Oct 2025

Open-Air Life: Getting Kids Outside Rain or Shine

with Linda Åkeson McGurk

Let's be honest - getting outside with kids isn't always easy.

We know how good nature is for them. But with packed schedules, unpredictable weather, and the pull of screens, outdoor play often gets pushed aside.

That’s why we’re sitting down with Linda Åkeson McGurk, author and advocate for outdoor childhood, to talk about what’s really getting in the way—and how we can shift it.

Drawing from her Nordic roots and the concept of friluftsliv (open-air life), Linda offers a refreshing, doable perspective on making nature time a natural part of everyday life… rain or shine.

Here’s what we’ll explore:
Why outdoor play is disappearing — and how to bring it back.
We’ll talk about the cultural shifts that have made nature feel harder to access, and what we can do to reclaim it for our kids.
The mindset shift that makes getting outside easier. Learn how the Nordic concept of friluftsliv can help you rethink outdoor time — so it feels less like a chore, and more like a lifestyle.
Simple ways to fit nature into your real life.
You’ll leave with down-to-earth ideas to bring more nature into your days… even if you’re short on time, live in a city, or hate cold weather.

Make the Shift

This is a conversation for anyone who wants to make more space for nature — even when life is busy, the weather is messy, or motivation is low.

If you’ve been feeling the pull to get outside more with your children but aren’t sure where to start (or how to keep it going), this talk is for you.

Sign up to join us live — or catch the replay if that works better for your rhythm.
We’d love to see you there.

Event Format

The LiveTalk will commence with a 45–60-minute presentation to some basic concepts, equipping you with the context and tools to make the most of the Q&A session that follows.

Register for free

Date

October 23, 2025

Time

8pm CET / 2pm ET

Where

Online on ZOOM

Linda Åkeson McGurk

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 Host

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.