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MOVRS

Written by: Brian Lang
  • Summary

  • The mission of the MOVRS podcast is to educate listeners on the importance of movement and play in the lives of children. Listen as we interview leaders in the fields of education, movement, and play from around the world. 

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Episodes
  • There's No Such Thing As Bad Weather with Linda McGurk | Episode 33
    Jan 17 2022

    Linda McGurk is the author of the best-selling book "There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge)".  This book has changed my life in so many ways, opening my eyes to the value of spending time in nature, regardless of the weather.  As a child, I spent all day every day outside, even in the winters growing up in Western New York.  As an adult, I realized I lost that connection with nature, and this book was one of the main catalysts to me reconnecting with the outdoors again, and has transformed my teaching career and family life.  

    Linda and I focus in on several topics from her book including:

    • Free range parenting
    • Social trust
    • The fear of falling kids falling behind in academics and athletics
    • Friluftsliv (open air life)
    • Nature and the immune system

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    51 mins
  • Balanced and Barefoot with Angela Hanscom | Episode 32
    Dec 6 2021

    Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist, the founder of TimberNook, and author of the best-selling book Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children.

    Show topics include:
    Outdoor play
    Playgrounds
    Sensory Stimulation
    Vestibular System
    and more!


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    40 mins
  • Intentionally Unplugged with Denise Roland | Episode 31
    Nov 30 2020

    This week's episode is with the founder of Intentionally Unplugged, aimed at equipping and empowering families to have healthy boundaries with technology.  Denise is a mom of 3 and a teacher, so she sees first hand the impact technology and screens has on her and her kids' lives.  She gives us some suggestions on how to navigate screen time with ourselves and with our kids, especially during these times when it seems like we are all required to be in front of a computer.

    This interview really hits home with me because I struggle to separate with my phone and use it as a crutch whenever I'm bored, almost like a reflex.  I try to make a conscious habit of putting it away when I get home from work, but there always seems to be an excuse to take it back out.  Just know that you're not alone out there, and the tips from this episode can be beneficial to all of us!

    Also, this will be my last episode as I take a break for a little while to "intentionally unplug".  Our second child was just born this week, so I want to take some time off of interviewing and editing and enjoy her and have some fun with my family!

    I hope you enjoy the episode and please don't forget to leave a review, subscribe, and/or follow to help spread the mission of MOVRS!  Thank you!

    https://www.intentionallyunplugged.com/
    @intentionallyunplugged
    "Please, Look up at Me" Book

    http://www.movrs.org
    https://www.instagram.com/movrskids/

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    46 mins

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