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Episode 7 of “Little Adventures, Big Life” On this episode we celebrate 8 years in Roanoke, Virginia. Also because our own Jay is now 8 years old. We explore how adventure has changed for children and what does it mean to be "bored?" We discusses the challenges of finding adventure in a world where it doesn’t just happen, and how building adventure can be rewarding. On this episode we also highlight the importance of taking care of nature and the frustration of liter. We are in search of how to get people to stop littering! Lastly we give a shout-out to a company for their positive work with nature.

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Welcome Adventurers to what can best be described as a goofy episode. Season 2 Episode 6, our May recap includes a funny discussion of Field Day, End of School, and a friend’s first play. We discuss what to do four Summer plans. We discuss the creation of a summer adventure bag. We also discuss exploring new adventures like visiting the oldest library, learning to skip stones, and volunteering.

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This special episode of Little Adventures, Big Life begins a new kind of conversation—one that’s a little more serious, but just as important. In this first installment, we explore anxiety from both a parent and child perspective, creating space for honesty, curiosity, and connection.

Through a real and unscripted conversation, we talk about what anxiety actually feels like, how it shows up in everyday life, and what helps… and what doesn’t. You’ll hear a middle schooler describe anxiety in her own words—what adults often miss, what support really looks like, and how she navigates those moments. Alongside that, we share a parent’s perspective…reflecting on personal experiences, misunderstandings growing up, and the ongoing process of learning how to respond with empathy instead of solutions.

We know we are not the experts, but these conversations are important. This episode isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about opening the door.

We also share simple, practical ways to start these conversations in your own home—questions you can ask, approaches that build trust, and small strategies that can make a big difference over time.

A note for listeners:
You may find it helpful to listen to this episode once on your own first—to reflect and gather your thoughts. Then, consider listening again with your child. Use it as a starting point, a shared experience, or even just a gentle way to say, “We can talk about this.”

Because sometimes the hardest part isn’t the conversation itself… it’s knowing how to begin.