In this episode, Sara's joined by the wildly creative Sara Ernst, musician, poet, nature-loving mama, and the heart behind Wild Pickle Press. We dive into the magic of using music and poetry to connect kids with the natural world and spark curiosity about the creatures around them (especially bugs… which we both happen to love). We chat about the creative process, how songwriting and storytelling can be powerful tools for teaching kids to appreciate and protect nature, and why she believes empowering children through the arts is just as important as letting them dig in the dirt. Sara also shares the inspiration behind her brand-new book Poetry for the Wild & Curious Ones, a beautiful collection designed to ignite wonder, joy, and a sense of wildness in readers of all ages.

Wild Pickle Press Website: www.wildpicklepress.com
Instagram: @wildpicklepress

Run Wild My Child Magazine
RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com
RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild

Sara's Recommendation:
Bug Viewer

Julianne Nienberg is the voice behind @myoutdoorsymom on Instagram and the host of the brand new My Outdoorsy Mom Podcast, where she helps busy parents raise confident, capable kids through the magic of outdoor play. She’s a big believer that letting kids play independently outside builds confidence, not just for the kids, but for moms, too. Her content is full of practical tips, relatable stories, and encouragement to make outdoor time a little easier and a lot more doable. She's here today talking to Sara about how to promote independent play in kids, how to spend more time outside no matter where you live, and the behind-the-scenes of turning a passion into a business.

Julianne's Podcast: My Outdoorsy Mom
Website: www.myoutdoorsymom.com
Instagram: @myoutdoorsymom

Run Wild My Child Magazine
RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com
RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild

Julianne's Recommendations:
There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather by Linda Åkeson McGurk

In this episode, I’m joined by Amanda Lacy, founder of Bijou Build, a company reinventing outdoor play structures for modern families. Amanda shares how her background in children's product development and her experience as a mom of three inspired her to create a modular, collapsible, and beautiful play structure that grows with kids and encourages open-ended outdoor play. We chat about the importance of imaginative play, building a backyard kids (and moms) actually want to spend time in, and how parents can rethink outdoor spaces to support creativity and adventure. Amanda also opens up about balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and getting outside as a family, plus offers tips for creating outdoor memories that last.

Website: www.bijoubuild.com
Instagram: @bijoubuild

Run Wild My Child Magazine
RWMC website: www.runwildmychild.com
RWMC Instagram: @runwild.mychild

Amanda's Recommendations:
Greeking Out
Circle Round
The Circus Ship
Squeasy Pouches