Exploring Nature Through Music & Poetry with Sara Ernst
In this episode, Sara's joined by the wildly creative Sara Ernst, musician, poet, nature-loving mama, and the heart behind Wild Pickle Press. We dive into the magic of using music and poetry to connect kids with the natural world and spark curiosity about the creatures around them (especially bugs… which we both happen to love). We chat about the creative process, how songwriting and storytelling can be powerful tools for teaching kids to appreciate and protect nature, and why she believes empowering children through the arts is just as important as letting them dig in the dirt. Sara also shares the inspiration behind her brand-new book Poetry for the Wild & Curious Ones, a beautiful collection designed to ignite wonder, joy, and a sense of wildness in readers of all ages.Wild Pickle Press Website: www.wildpicklepress.comInstagram: @wildpicklepressRun Wild My Child MagazineRWMC website: www.runwildmychild.comRWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychildSara's Recommendation:Bug Viewer
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Promoting Outdoor Independent Play with Julianne Nienberg
Julianne Nienberg is the voice behind @myoutdoorsymom on Instagram and the host of the brand new My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast, where she helps busy parents raise confident, capable kids through the magic of outdoor play. She’s a big believer that letting kids play independently outside builds confidence, not just for the kids, but for moms, too. Her content is full of practical tips, relatable stories, and encouragement to make outdoor time a little easier and a lot more doable. She's here today talking to Sara about how to promote independent play in kids, how to spend more time outside no matter where you live, and the behind-the-scenes of turning a passion into a business. Julianne's Podcast: My Outdoorsy Mom Website: www.myoutdoorsymom.com Instagram: @myoutdoorsymomRun Wild My Child MagazineRWMC website: www.runwildmychild.comRWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychildJulianne's Recommendations:There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Åkeson McGurk
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Reimagining Outdoor Play Structures with Amanda Lacy of Bijou Build
In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Lacy, founder of Bijou Build, a company reinventing outdoor play structures for modern families. Amanda shares how her background in children's product development and her experience as a mom of three inspired her to create a modular, collapsible, and beautiful play structure that grows with kids and encourages open-ended outdoor play. We chat about the importance of imaginative play, building a backyard kids (and moms) actually want to spend time in, and how parents can rethink outdoor spaces to support creativity and adventure. Amanda also opens up about balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and getting outside as a family, plus offers tips for creating outdoor memories that last. Website: www.bijoubuild.comInstagram: @bijoubuildRun Wild My Child MagazineRWMC website: www.runwildmychild.comRWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychildAmanda's Recommendations:Greeking OutCircle RoundThe Circus ShipSqueasy Pouches
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2024 Year in Review - Professional & Personal
Sara McCarty, founder of Run Wild My Child, is mixing things up and taking a look back at 2024—celebrating the wins and learning from the challenges. Sara shares the business highs of the year, like launching three issues of the Run Wild My Child magazine in print, some incredible travel adventures, and the honor of winning the People’s Choice for Best Online Publication. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. Sara also opens up about the struggles of running a small business—especially with the membership, social media, sales, and balancing screen time with green time. This episode is full of reflections, celebrations, lessons learned, and changes for 2025. Grab a cozy spot and join us as we recap the year that was and look ahead to the adventures to come!Run Wild My Child MagazineRWMC website: www.runwildmychild.comRWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychildSara's Instagram: @sara_mccartyBook recommendations:The Covenant of WaterGone with the WindThe WomenBraiding SweetgrassThursday Murder Club
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Create Your Own Outdoor Family Challenge
In this episode, we’re diving into the world of outdoor challenges and how they can inspire families to prioritize time outside. As we head into a new year, it’s the perfect opportunity to set some meaningful goals, and there’s no one better to talk about this than Amy Bushatz, founder of the Humans Outside 365 challenge.Amy’s challenge—spending at least 20 minutes outside every day, no matter the weather—has not only transformed her life but also served as a model for countless others looking to connect with nature regularly. She’s been going strong for over seven years, and is the perfect person to chat with about setting challenges, overcoming obstacles, and picking the right challenge for your family.Run Wild My Child MagazineRWMC website: www.runwildmychild.comRWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychildAmy's Instagram: @humansoutsideHumans Outside 365 ChallengeDiscovering the Joy of Family Challenges
The Run Wild My Child podcast is where we discuss the importance of getting kids outside and help busy parents like you, get your kids off screens and out the door! Hosted by Sara McCarty, mom of 3 and founder of Run Wild My Child, a resource website all why kids need to spend time outside and filled with easy ways to make outdoor time fun and enjoyable for everyone, even if you’re not outdoorsy.
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