Articles related to "Nature Deficit Disorder"

Children need nature for healthy physical, psychological, and spiritual development.

The healing powers of nature have been recognised over the centuries. Now there is evidence that 'green prescriptions' may be just what the doctor ordered.

Richard Louv's updated 'Last Child in the Woods' teaches parents how to reconnect children and nature and save generations from nature-deficit disorder.

Children who spend more time in nature playing and exploring and getting dirty are healthier physically and mentally.

Experts say a child's connection with nature is essential for their development. But how can a parent get her kids involved in more outdoor play?

Experts like Richard Louv believe that interaction with nature is essential to children's health and development. Here are 10 tips for encouraging nature-fitness.

The book Last Child in the Woods makes the argument that children and nature are and must be connected. Nature is important for the development of young people.

Ecotherapy is nature's healing power restoring the natural balance between inner and outer man through physical connections with nature.

Kids can reconnect with nature by going outdoors, discovering nature and enjoying the changing seasonal weather. Here are some eco-friendly event ideas.

Kids today are spending more time on the couch and less time enjoying the natural world outside.

Last Child in the Woods describes an alternative future, one in which parents help their children experience the benefits of the natural world as mental-health therapy.

The next generation of outdoorsmen and women depend upon current enthusiasts to help them get started on a lifetime of outdoor adventure.

Douthat is one of Virginia's best parks, featuring outstanding scenery, hiking and mountain bike trails, and fishing. Its on the National Register of Historic Places.

Preschool science activities are best introduced with nature. Preschoolers struggle to learn the months but months can be easy with a preschool nature seasonal calendar.

Playhouses, treehouses and other sheltered areas are a great way to encourage children to spend time close to nature.