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John Muir Laws and the Nature Journal Educator's Forum talk to Josée Bergeron, author of "Beyond the Front Door: Embracing Nature for a Happier and Healthier Family". Calling families to return to nature, Josée offers simple solutions for how to increase outdoor time and, as a result, overall mental health. Forum session of 28 January 2026.
The founder of Backwoods Mama, Josée Bergeron is a freelance writer, photographer, and influencer dedicated to helping parents get outdoors. As a parenting expert, she’s been interviewed by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio news, and her work has been referenced by parenting books and university courses. Bergeron received her BSN from the University of British Columbia and The Writer’s Studio: Creative Writing Certificate through Simon Fraser University. She is a member of the Canadian Indigenous Métis tribe and lives in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Show-notes and links:
Backwoods Mama: backwoodsmama.com
Josée’s book: alibris.com/Beyond-the-Front-Door-Embracing-Nature-for-a-Happier-and-Healthier-Family-Jos-e-Bergeron/book/57109405?matches=5
IG: instagram.com/thebackwoodsmama
“Kids These Days: Understanding and Supporting Youth Mental Health” by Will W. Dobud and Nevin J. Harper: alibris.com/Kids-These-Days-Understanding-and-Supporting-Youth-Mental-Health-Will-W-Dobud/book/56384511?matches=9
Dr. Mariana Brussoni’s research on risky play: outsideplay.org
John Muir Laws and the Nature Journal Educator's Forum talk to Josée Bergeron, author of "Beyond the Front Door: Embracing Nature for a Happier and Healthier Family". Calling families to return to nature, Josée offers simple solutions for how to increase outdoor time and, as a result, overall mental health. Forum session of 28 January 2026.
The founder of Backwoods Mama, Josée Bergeron is a freelance writer, photographer, and influencer dedicated to helping parents get outdoors. As a parenting expert, she’s been interviewed by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation radio news, and her work has been referenced by parenting books and university courses. Bergeron received her BSN from the University of British Columbia and The Writer’s Studio: Creative Writing Certificate through Simon Fraser University. She is a member of the Canadian Indigenous Métis tribe and lives in Kelowna, British Columbia.
Show-notes and links:
Backwoods Mama: backwoodsmama.com
Josée’s book: alibris.com/Beyond-the-Front-Door-Embracing-Nature-for-a-Happier-and-Healthier-Family-Jos-e-Bergeron/book/57109405?matches=5
IG: instagram.com/thebackwoodsmama
“Kids These Days: Understanding and Supporting Youth Mental Health” by Will W. Dobud and Nevin J. Harper: alibris.com/Kids-These-Days-Understanding-and-Supporting-Youth-Mental-Health-Will-W-Dobud/book/56384511?matches=9
Dr. Mariana Brussoni’s research on risky play: outsideplay.org
