Nature Introduces Children To The Idea—to The

A Widening Circle Of Researchers Believes That The Loss Of Natural Habitat, Or The Disconnection From Nature Even When It Is Available, Has Enormous Implications For Human Health And Child Development. They Say The Quality Of Exposure To Nature Affects Our Health At An Almost Cellular Level.

The Times I Spent With My Children In Nature Are Among My Most Meaningful Memories-and I Hope Theirs.

An Indoor (or Backseat) Childhood Does Reduce Some Dangers To Children; But Other Risks Are Heightened, Including Risks To Physical And Psychological Health, Risk To Children's Concept And Perception Of Community, Risk To Self-confidence And The Ability To Discern True Danger

By Bringing Nature Into Our Lives, We Invite Humility.

Nature Introduces Children To The Idea—to The Knowing—that They Are Not Alone In This World, And That Realities And Dimensions Exist Alongside Their Own.