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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

Written 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 Children's Health Mental Health Psychology Psychology & Mental Health Relationships Science Health Special Need Physical Exercise Outdoor Play
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It has helped me see things from my child's point of view and has reminded me that I have to let go of control some times. Love this book!

So informative

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Unenthusiastic/monotone narration detracted from excellent message. I will have a re-read the physical book.

Love the message. Did not love the narrator.

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This book has been carefully cultivated to re-introduce why nature is a fundamental to little ones. It dives into all aspects that nature fosters. From the development of cognitive milestones to the behavior and self image of a child, nature organically instills in children. Barefooted and Balanced, is highly recommended to all who deal with children from all walks of life.

Nature literacy in children.

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The message is fairly simple- take your kids outside. There is a lot of added information and supporting evidence around the books central thesis. My big problem with this book is the narration. It sounds like an AI text to voice algorithm was used for the audiobook and it comes off cheap and unpleasant to listen to.

AI narrator

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Content and delivery is anxiety-inducing. Skip this audiobook and enjoy a walk outside instead.

Robot Narrator?

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