Until the Streetlights Come On

How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future

By: Ginny Yurich MEd

Narrated by: Ginny Yurich

It may shock you to learn that we spend an average of four to seven minutes outside each day—while we spend four to seven hours using devices with screens. Needless to say, our physical, mental, emotional, and relational health has suffered. But there is a ready solution: get outside!

A homeschooling mother of five and founder of the global 1000 Hours Outside movement, Ginny Yurich explains how we got to this point—and how to get back to a healthier, more engaging relationship with the world outside. With a mom's heart and an educator's eye, Ginny shows you: the importance of unstructured play for children; what boredom actually contributes to our brains; the value of sunlight and social play; the role of play in lifelong learning; how to make time outside more attractive to your child than screentime; and much more.

If you want your kids to grow up curious, resilient, and with a sense of adventure and community, it's essential to make outside play a priority. This book shows you why and how.

©2023 Virginia Yurich (P)2023 Tantor

Must read!

Ginny’s message to all of us is truly life changing! A must read for any parent

I loved everything about this book!

I recommend all parents read/listen to this book! So informative & insightful! I’m a huge fan of the 1,000 hours outside movement!

Must read if you are raising children

Life changing book! It confirmed my “gut feeling” that we are over-scheduling and managing our children too much. Well researched, this book will both encourage you and gives you peace of mind to let go a bit more.

Get outside!!

Give your kids an old fashioned childhood. Get rid of screens and get them outside!!

A wonderful and refreshing read!

Loving the idea of spending more time outside and letting free time to explore be the guide.