The Transformative Power of Canoe Tripping for Kids with Mercede Rogers

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Paddle Like a Girl

Tori Baird

15 episodes

12 hours ago

Join host Tori Baird, founder of Paddle Like a Girl, as she sits down with inspiring, influential, and downright badass women and folks who are breaking barriers and leading the way in the outdoors. From adventurers to entrepreneurs, each episode dives into their journeys, challenges, and triumphs, offering insight, inspiration, and practical advice for anyone looking to embrace the great outdoors. Tori also shares her own experiences—lessons learned from the backcountry and from being a mom and entrepreneur.

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The Transformative Power of Canoe Tripping for Kids with Mercede Rogers

Paddle Like a Girl

1 hour 13 minutes 9 seconds

7 months ago

The Transformative Power of Canoe Tripping for Kids with Mercede Rogers

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In this episode of the Paddle Like a Girl podcast, Tori Baird interviews Mercedes Rogers, a professional educator and outdoor leader, about her experiences in outdoor education and canoe tripping. They discuss the importance of connecting young people with nature, the structure and benefits of canoe tripping camps, and the challenges parents face when sending their children to summer camps. Mercedes shares insights on the skills children develop through outdoor experiences, the role of camp counselors, and the significance of overcoming conflicts in group settings. The conversation also touches on financial accessibility for families seeking outdoor education opportunities. In this conversation, Mercede and Tori discuss the challenges and joys of outdoor adventures with children, emphasizing the importance of starting small, building skills, and being flexible in planning. They share personal experiences and practical tips for navigating camping and canoe tripping with kids, highlighting the need for patience, understanding, and resilience in the face of challenges. The conversation also touches on the significance of modeling positive behaviors for children and the value of outdoor experiences in their development. In this conversation, Tori Baird and Mercede discuss the challenges and joys of outdoor parenting, emphasizing the importance of connection to nature and the balance needed in family adventures. They share personal experiences of navigating outdoor trips with children, the significance of building an off-grid cabin, and the lasting memories created through these experiences. Mercede offers valuable advice for mothers looking to embrace the outdoors with their kids, highlighting the importance of community support and self-compassion in the journey of parenting.