037: Raising Capable Kids: A Purposeful, Adventurous Approach to Motherhood

<p>In this episode, I’m sitting down with a friend for a conversation about raising adventurous kids and building a life rooted in the outdoors.</p><p>We talk about her childhood road-tripping to Baja, how that shaped her confidence to travel solo, and what it’s looked like to carry that same adventurous lifestyle into motherhood in Northern Idaho. </p><p>From there, we dive into the day-to-day of raising kids who love outdoor play—how to encourage child-led play, create an environment where kids naturally explore, and support them as they take risks and learn through experience. She talks about her purpose as a mother and you can see how that helps her make decisions as she lives with her kids outside. </p><p>One of my favorite parts of this conversation is when we shift into foraging and plant knowledge. She shares how she learned to identify edible and medicinal plants, how she snacks on plants while hiking, and ways to use local plants.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Resources and places </strong><strong>Dinah </strong><strong>mentioned: </strong></p><p>Clifty Hike - Bonner Ferry Idaho </p><p>Hori hori tool: <a href="https://amzn.to/48IDJQq">https://amzn.to/48IDJQq</a> </p><p>Wild Rose College: <a href="https://wildrosecollege.com/">https://wildrosecollege.com/</a> </p><p><br></p><p>Join the FREE Facebook community: Connect with other women in your area to go exploring with, ask your gear and trip questions, search in FB groups Let’s Go Outside Podcast <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/">https://www.facebook.com/groups/1984734118616209/</a> </p><p><strong>Connect with Danika on IG:</strong> @besidethemountain </p><p><strong>Try Danika’s healthy snack recipes:</strong> <a href="https://besidethemountain.com/">https://besidethemountain.com/</a></p><p><strong>Watch on podcasts YouTube:</strong> @besidethemountain</p><p><strong>Email me: </strong><a href="mailto:hello@danikavanderpyl.com">hello@danikavanderpyl.com</a> </p><p><strong>Codes & Discounts:</strong></p><p>Download my FREE high protein snacks ebook: <a href="http://besidethemountain.com/protein-ebook">besidethemountain.com/protein-ebook</a></p><p>Snack Prep Pro ebook: <a href="https://besidethemountain.com/snack-prep-pro/">https://besidethemountain.com/snack-prep-pro/</a></p><p>Travel Gear Guide: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IEqVfpGk-5uJ29uoiScoZXLPnTY4r311/view?usp=sharing">https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IEqVfpGk-5uJ29uoiScoZXLPnTY4r311/view?usp=sharing</a> </p><