Kids & Family
**The First Latch Podcast**

The First Latch Podcast is a show brought to you to help connect, inspire, and empower mothers from all over the world. The journey through pregnancy, breastfeeding, and motherhood is hard, beautiful, and transformative. Those stories are told here for all mothers, everywhere.

Latest Episodes:

**No. 64 | 1000 Hours Outside with Ginny Yurich** Mar 05, 2020
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This week, Ginny Yurich, the founder of 1000 hours outside joins me to share how her mission and journey started. We chat about the importance of outside time for children and how Mother Nature can be a part of your "village".

**BIO:**
Ginny is a Michigan homeschooling mother of five and the founder of 1000 Hours Outside. She is a thought-leader in the world of nature-based play and its benefits for children. One of her top priorities is to inspire parents to invest in spending time in nature with their children. Her 1000 Hours Outside Challenge spans the globe and many people from all walks of life look to her for inspiration as well as practical tips on how to put down the screens and get outside. Ginny has a BS in Mathematics and a Masters Degree in Education from the University of Michigan and is also a children's book author and illustrator. Her book, The Little Farmhouse in West Virginia was published in February, 2019
**SHOW NOTES:**
Visit 1000 Hours Outside Website **HERE**
Join the challenge HERE
**Books mentioned:**
How To Raise A Wild Child
Smart Moves
Balanced And Barefoot
Glow Kids
There’s No Such Things As Bad Weather
**Other mentions:**
Tick remover cards

It’s about intentionality and saying look, this is something thats so important for kids that we can’t just leave it as the last thing.
-Ginny Yurich, 1000 Hours Outside

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Now, GET OUTSIDE!!

No. 63 | Season 2 + Sneak Peek Feb 27, 2020

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The podcast is back! Today I dive into the theme for season 2, and give a sneak peek on the amazing conversations and interviews for season 2! I'm so excited to share this with the First Latch Community!

No. 62 | Cheers to Changes in 2020! Jan 03, 2020

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This week, we discuss changes for 2020! You don't want to miss what is in store for the podcast and First Latch!

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Join the Good Witch Book Club and read with me!

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**No. 61 | Re-Lactating For Twins, Jennifer’s Story** Dec 27, 2019
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Jennifer shares the story of re-lactating for her twin boys. Amongst the chaos of having twins, and a toddler alongside some postpartum complications, Jennifer decided to stop breastfeeding when twins were 3 weeks old. When the twins were 2 months old, instinctively she latched her twins during a moment of fussiness. With the help of a supplemental nursing system and a lactation consultant, Jennifer was able to get her supply back and go on to breastfeed her twins for a full year and beyond.

**BIO**:
Jennifer lives in Vancouver, Canada with her husband Cyrus, and three happy children: Augusta 4, and 15 months old twin boys Palmer and Payne.
Jennifer and Cyrus met at a golf tournament in Shanghai, while Jennifer was travelling in Shanghai and Cyrus was working there. They met through golf, Cyrus is an US PGA ( Golf Association of America ) professional, Jennifer a avid golfer, they gave their children all golf related names.
Jennifer grew up in Vancouver, Canada and Cyrus is originally from Florida, both are stay at home parents dedicating in raising their children and taking care of the house by themselves, while running a successful digital marketing company.
Connect with Jennifer on Instagram @mrswongjansen

Thank you so much for listening today! Today on the podcast, I shared information about Mama’s Getaway Weekend with Alyssa Campbell of Seed and Sew. If you would like to get more information or to register, use the button below. Use the code EARLYBIRD through December 31st, 2019 to get $100 off of your ticket.
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No. 59 | Holiday Boundaries, Traditions, and Gift Guide Nov 22, 2019

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This week, frequent guest and friend Kaelah and I are bringing all things holidays to you. We talk about boundaries, traditions, and have an excellent gift guide to get you started this holiday season!

No. 56 | Allison's Miscarriage Stories Oct 17, 2019

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This week, First Latch community member Allison shares her story of three miscarriages. We discuss why sharing our stories is so important, and also what things helped Allison have a successful pregnancy after three losses.