How to Raise a Wild Child

The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature

Nonfiction, Family & Relationships, Parenting, Science & Nature, Nature
Cover of the book How to Raise a Wild Child by Scott D. Sampson, HMH Books
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Scott D. Sampson ISBN: 9780544279193
Publisher: HMH Books Publication: March 24, 2015
Imprint: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Language: English
Author: Scott D. Sampson
ISBN: 9780544279193
Publisher: HMH Books
Publication: March 24, 2015
Imprint: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Language: English

**“This timely, significant work carries a far-reaching message for families and the planet.”—Publishers Weekly

“In a time when the connection between humans and the rest of nature is most vulnerable, Scott offers parents and teachers a book of encouragement and knowledge, and to children, the priceless gift of wonder.”—Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle**

The average North American child now spends about seven hours a day staring at screens and mere minutes engaged in unstructured play outdoors. Yet recent research indicates that experiences in nature are essential for healthy growth. Regular exposure to nature can help relieve stress, depression, and attention deficits. It can reduce bullying, combat obesity, and boost academic scores. Most critical of all, abundant time in natural settings seems to yield long-term benefits in kids’ cognitive, emotional, and social development. How to Raise a Wild Child is a timely and engaging antidote, offering teachers, parents, and other caregivers the necessary tools to engender a meaningful, lasting connection between children and the natural world.

“With wisdom, intellect, and empathy, [Sampson] provides us with a bounty of simple yet profound ways we can enter this natural world, oftentimes starting in our very own backyards.”—Lili Taylor, actor, mom, and board member of the American Birding Association

“[Sampson] makes a cogent case for the importance of cultivating a ‘nature connection’ in children and offers thoughtful guidance on how to do so amid today's pressures of hectic, high-tech, increasingly urbanized life.”—Scientific American MIND

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

**“This timely, significant work carries a far-reaching message for families and the planet.”—Publishers Weekly

“In a time when the connection between humans and the rest of nature is most vulnerable, Scott offers parents and teachers a book of encouragement and knowledge, and to children, the priceless gift of wonder.”—Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods and The Nature Principle**

The average North American child now spends about seven hours a day staring at screens and mere minutes engaged in unstructured play outdoors. Yet recent research indicates that experiences in nature are essential for healthy growth. Regular exposure to nature can help relieve stress, depression, and attention deficits. It can reduce bullying, combat obesity, and boost academic scores. Most critical of all, abundant time in natural settings seems to yield long-term benefits in kids’ cognitive, emotional, and social development. How to Raise a Wild Child is a timely and engaging antidote, offering teachers, parents, and other caregivers the necessary tools to engender a meaningful, lasting connection between children and the natural world.

“With wisdom, intellect, and empathy, [Sampson] provides us with a bounty of simple yet profound ways we can enter this natural world, oftentimes starting in our very own backyards.”—Lili Taylor, actor, mom, and board member of the American Birding Association

“[Sampson] makes a cogent case for the importance of cultivating a ‘nature connection’ in children and offers thoughtful guidance on how to do so amid today's pressures of hectic, high-tech, increasingly urbanized life.”—Scientific American MIND

More books from HMH Books

Cover of the book Prettiest Doll by Scott D. Sampson
Cover of the book Curious George Good Night Book (CGTV Read-aloud) by Scott D. Sampson
Cover of the book Lectures on Russian Literature by Scott D. Sampson
Cover of the book Bloodleaf by Scott D. Sampson
Cover of the book Curious George's Opposites by Scott D. Sampson
Cover of the book Just Grace and the Super Sleepover by Scott D. Sampson
Cover of the book Courting Darkness by Scott D. Sampson
Cover of the book Homeplace by Scott D. Sampson
Cover of the book Eva's Eye by Scott D. Sampson
Cover of the book Breath by Scott D. Sampson
Cover of the book Curious George's Day at the Farm (tabbed lift-the-flap) by Scott D. Sampson
Cover of the book About Time by Scott D. Sampson
Cover of the book Old and New Poems by Scott D. Sampson
Cover of the book Outside by Scott D. Sampson
Cover of the book Map by Scott D. Sampson
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy