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Balanced and Barefoot

How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children

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Balanced and Barefoot

By: Angela J. Hanscom
Narrated by: Rebecca Mitchell
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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 J. Hanscom offers several strategies to help your child thrive, even if you live in an urban environment.

With this book, you'll discover little things you can do anytime, anywhere to help your kids achieve the movement they need to be happy and healthy in mind, body, and spirit.

©2016 Angela J. Hanscom (P)2016 Tantor Biological Sciences Child Psychology Children's Health Developmental Psychology Mental Health Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Science Outdoor Play
Practical Parenting Advice • Informative Research • Valuable Outdoor Tips • Developmental Benefits • Eye-opening Insights

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I loved how it walked through the psychology of each suggestion and explained the why and gave real life examples

Outside play and the psychology behind it

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Absolutely loved this book as encouragement for our parenting journey. My husband and I listened to it together. Rebecca Mitchell did an amazing job narrating, but really wish Angela J. Hanscom would have after listening to her passion on the subject during a podcast.

A must listen for every care giver

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This book was such an eye opener. I am passing it on to as many other parents as I can.

A must-read for every parent of young children

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This book was amazing. It’s so full of great information. It’s been a year since I’ve read it, and it’s still my favorite book. I reference it all the time. 100% recommend and will read it again soon to refresh my memory on some statistics that she talks about!

I keep coming back!

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this was very informal and helpful ideas to help get our children outside and not to be afriad of letting them get dirty and a little skuffed up.

very informational

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Tremendous book! Encouraged me to get my kids out to explore each and every day!

Get outside!

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I appreciate the science based information to support parents and educators in making healthy long term decisions.

A must read for every parent and teacher!

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It makes me think differently on how I homeschool my kids!! we'll be outside more often from now on!!

Amazing

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I'm pregnant with my first baby. While I already know what I want to instill in her, this book provides discreet and tangible tips to navigate in order to get there.

More great info for parents

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This is a fantastic resource. The narrator sounds like a computer generated voice and is difficult to listen to.

This is a great resource

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