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Balanced And Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes For Strong, Confident, And Capable Children
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Angela Hanscom is a powerful voice for balance.
--Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods
In this important book, a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook shows how outdoor play and unstructured freedom of movement are vital for children's cognitive development and growth, and offers tons of fun, engaging ways to help ensure that kids grow into healthy, balanced, and resilient adults.
Today's kids have adopted sedentary lifestyles filled with television, video games, and computer screens. But more and more, studies show that children need rough and tumble outdoor play in order to develop their sensory, motor, and executive functions. Disturbingly, a lack of movement has been shown to lead to a number of health and cognitive difficulties, such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotion regulation and sensory processing issues, and aggressiveness at school recess break. So, how can you ensure your child is fully engaging their body, mind, and all of their senses?
Using the same philosophy that lies at the heart of her popular TimberNook program--that nature is the ultimate sensory experience, and that psychological and physical health improves for children when they spend time outside on a regular basis--author Angela Hanscom offers several strategies to help your child
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This book is a game changer. I thought I ...
Derived From Web , Apr 21, 2022
The book is a game changer. I thought I knew a lot about child development, both through experience and education, he said. After reading this book, I had a paradigm shift that I would describe as changing my philosophical, spiritual, and educational views.
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Kids, Dirt, Independence, and Growth
Derived From Web , Apr 21, 2022
This book is very simple to read and attempts to back up the claims. It is a sort of sad reality that some of the advice is difficult to follow, Graham said. Simply put, it is time to take back childhood and let children become explorers, he said.
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Even grandparents should read this book!
Derived From Web , Apr 21, 2022
Angela does a great job of melding theory and practice, he said. I found looking back at my childhood and totally agreeing with Angela that we have somehow forgotten about what she calls free play I'm in my sixties, and after reading this book I feel like going outside to build a fort. As a grandparent, I found this book very enlightening.
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Therapy information is repeated but in a good manner that drills down to the very clear understanding ...
Derived From Web , Apr 21, 2022
Therapy information is repeated but in a good manner that drills down to the very clear understanding about the benefits of age-appropriate actions for kids, he said. The impact of these basic actions affects their minds, bodies and their personal confidence. I wanted to get out and simply play as I was reading. It was easy to relate to the enjoyable benefits of summer camp as a kid in the Adirondack Mountains. My daughter will have a blast reading this book, I'm sure. Paul D. M. Kelly, FAIL, FAAN, FAAN, FAAN. PA, FAAN.N, FAAN.N, FAAN. PA, FAAN.
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Essential Reading For Anyone That Works With Children
Derived From Web , Apr 21, 2022
Please help us find the book. I am thrilled to offer this information to parents and teachers who are hungry for this information. The book raises concerns with care, but offers exactly what you can do to prevent and resolve them. Just let the kids run wild, Tunick said.
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I am really inspired by books that help me understand ...
Derived From Web , Apr 21, 2022
I am really inspired by books that help me understand my kids' brains and how I can facilitate learning, growth and creativity, he said. I think this book will be exceptionally helpful to new moms as it's never too early to start thinking about how to incorporate unstructured play into everyday life, she said.
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like climbing a tree or a big rock cluster
Derived From Web , Apr 21, 2022
Our son was one of Angela's patients. She has significant sensory challenges and she had such an innovative yet simple way of delivering therapy while our son was just outside playing, Weinshall said. We LOVED that he was receiving much needed therapy outside of a traditional environment and we learned as parents to relax and let him explore more, Mrs. Kennedy said. This experience has changed the way we have been raising our children. Angela said: "I think it's wonderful that her approach will be available to so many families.
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This book is sure to be a great help to parents
Derived From Web , Apr 21, 2022
Thanks for the book. The book, "Sensible Living," was originally written for children, but now works with adults as well. In her book, Joan Rivers shares the knowledge and experience of parents, educators, therapists, and anyone who wants to help kids live healthier, happier lives.
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Helpful, quick read
Derived From Web , Apr 21, 2022
Helpful place to start with more outdoor time in everyday life. Very approachable. A must read for anyone interested in ancient ruins.
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Fascinating
Derived From Web , Oct 28, 2021
As a parent of a young child, I found this book so useful. This is the kind of material that should be more readily available to parents who are trying to figure out how to raise their children in a world overrun with technology, he said. Highly recommend.
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