What if our cities were designed with children participating in the process? What they would prioritize might surprise us all! My guest, Mara Mintzer, did a TEDx talk on the topic of including children in the city planning process, and she’s been involved in this kind of unique child-friendly endeavor in Boulder, Colorado, as the co-founder and Executive Director of Growing Up Boulder. Join us as we take a look at this topic!Show Highlights:<ul>
<li>Mara’s background and current role in Boulder, CO</li>
<li>Public spaces aren’t often designed for children (and mothers).</li>
<li>The United Nations guidelines for human rights for those under 18 years of age</li>
<li>Wisdom from the tiniest voices about slowing down, enjoying the world around us, and noticing our experiences on life’s journey</li>
<li>The Nature Everywhere Initiative in cities across the US</li>
<li>Are we supporting kids’ development with our public spaces?</li>
<li>The value in having culturally relevant third spaces for kids</li>
<li>What would a teen-friendly park look like?</li>
<li>Hearing the voices of many diverse groups that have been traditionally excluded</li>
<li>Feedback from people about what they want in their communities</li>
<li>Promoting involvement from kids to understand their issues and craft workable solutions</li>
<li>A few unexpected things that kids want in their spaces</li>
<li>The dilemma for parents in kid-friendly restaurants with “adult food” AND “kid food”</li>
<li>More relaxed parenting in other countries and better work-life balance</li>
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</ul><h1>Resources and Links:</h1>Connect with Mara Mintzer: <a href="https://www.growingupboulder.org/">Growing Up Boulder</a>Mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036">The Anxious Generation</a> by Jonathan HaidtConnect with KC: <a href="https://www.strugglecare.com/">Website</a>, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@domesticblisters?lang=en">TikTok</a>, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/strugglecare/?hl=en">Instagram</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/StruggleCare/">Facebook</a>Get KC’s book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/How-Keep-House-While-Drowning/dp/1668002841">How to Keep House While Drowning</a>We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website:<a href="http://www.strugglecare.com/promo-codes"> </a><a href="http://www.struggl">www.struggl</a><a href="https://www.strugglecare.com/promo-codes">ecare.com/promo-codes</a>. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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