Engaged Kid

In the era of screens and devices, the average American spends 90 percent of their time indoors, and children are no exception. Not only does this phenomenon have consequences for kids’ physical and mental health, it jeopardizes their ability to understand and engage with anything beyond the built environment. Thankfully, with the right mind-set, families can find beauty, meaning, and connection in a life lived outdoors. Here, outdoors expert Steven Rinella shares the parenting wisdom he has garnered as a father whose family has lived amid the biggest cities and wildest corners of America.

Rooted in the science of the brain, and integrating cognitive neuroscience and child development, Mindful Parenting is a unique program that speaks directly to today's busy families who make up what Dr. Race calls "Generation Stress." Research has shown that mindfulness practices stimulate the prefrontal cortex of the brain. Regular stimulation of this part of the brain helps us feel happier, healthier, calmer, less anxious, less stressed, and makes it easier for us to concentrate and think clearly - the very behavior we are hoping our children will display.

Ditch the Screen Overload and Raise Thriving, Screen-Free Kids with Confidence! In a screen-saturated world, raising kids without digital overload feels like a battle—but it’s one you can win without losing your mind. How to Raise a Child Without Screens (Without Losing Your Mind) is your comprehensive, no-shame guide to cutting screen time and nurturing creative, focused, and connected children. Packed with over 100 practical strategies, 50+ engaging activities for all ages, and science-backed insights from top experts, this book equips you to craft screen-free routines that stick, ...