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. So, how can you ensure that 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 programme - 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 Hanscom offers several activities to help your child thrive, even if you live in an urban environment.
