Join bestselling author and nature advocate Linda Åkeson McGurk for a down-to-earth conversation about outdoor play, child development, and how to make time in nature part of your family’s everyday rhythm no matter the weather, your schedule, or where you live.
Linda shares her approach to friluftsliv, the Scandinavian tradition of open-air living, and how it can help children thrive emotionally, physically, and even socially. Together, we talk about:
You’ll also hear honest answers to real parent questions, plus thoughtful tips for making outdoor time work for different ages, energy levels, and seasons of life.
8pm CET / 2pm ET
Linda Åkeson McGurk is a Swedish-American writer and the bestselling author of There’s No Such Thing as Bad Weather and The Open-Air Life. Her work has appeared in The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, TIME Magazine, Huffington Post, Psychology Today and other major outlets, and she is a frequent guest on podcasts and summits where she speaks about nature connection, parenting and the Nordic philosophy of friluftsliv. A passionate advocate for outdoor living, McGurk runs the popular Substack newsletter The Open-Air Life and the long-running blog Rain or Shine Mamma. When she is not writing, she is most likely out wandering the pine forests near her home in Sweden – rain, snow or shine.
Lucie Brixí Tamášová is first of all a mother of three (+two) children. She has made a significant impact through her NGO, Centrum Dialog, which provides education to underprivileged children in Kenya and Guinea. She is also the owner of Montessorihracky.cz, a shop specializing in Montessori materials and didactical toys. Lucie’s passion for empowering children extends beyond her NGO work; she is the founder of the Childhood Potential Conference and Montessori Parenting courses. As a fervent Montessori enthusiast, Lucie is committed to connecting people and ensuring the Montessori message reaches a global audience by bringing the best speakers to her events. Her work reflects a profound dedication to creating a brighter future for children across the globe.