Balanced and Barefoot

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

By: Angela J. Hanscom

Narrated by: Rebecca Mitchell

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

Outside play and the psychology behind it

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

A must-read for every parent of young children

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

I keep coming back!

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!

A must listen for every care giver

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.

Very scientific

Book was more scientific than I thought it was going to be. Compelling information though.