Angela J. Hanscom Book order

Angela Hanscom is the founder of TimberNook, an internationally recognized nature program that gets children outdoors, engages their senses, and inspires independent play in the wild. Through her programs and writing, she champions the importance of movement and unrestricted outdoor play for fostering strong, confident, and capable children. Her work emphasizes how crucial it is for modern children to rediscover their connection with nature and be allowed to safely explore the world around them. Hanscom strives to inspire parents and educators alike to create environments where children can take calculated risks, discover, and nurture their innate curiosity.

2016
Balanced and Barefoot
244 pages
9 hours of reading
4.2(4269)Add rating
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. In this important book, a pediatric occupational therapist explains why unrestrained movement and outdoor play are vital for children's cognitive development, and offers fun, engaging activities to help ensure that kids grow into healthy, balanced, and resilient adults.

Balanced and Barefoot