Are you losing your kids to technology?

Do your children spend most of their time blankly scrolling on a screen? Are you starting to notice that they don’t quite grasp how to engage with anything or anyone beyond their own bubbles? Do they have a meltdown each time you take their gadgets away? 

We are living in highly evolved times. However, all the progress we enjoy come at a high cost, especially when it comes to our children’s ability to engage with the world around them. According to the Child Mind Institute, the average American child “spends about 4 to 7 minutes a day playing outside and over 7 hours a day in front of a screen”. That, in itself, is a significant cause for alarm. Playing outdoors isn’t just a great past-time, it’s also necessary for kids’ overall happiness, focus, and mental health. 

So, how do we put a stop to this growing worldwide issue? It’s as simple and as complicated as encouraging your child to spend more time in nature. Simple, because outdoor fun is free, energizing, and nourishing for the mind, body, and spirit. Complicated, because our children would really rather stay inside, clutching their gadgets. Where do you even start? Let Outdoor Kids: Kids Exploring and Playing in Nature, Outdoor Activities for Kids to Connect to Nature by mom of three and outdoor play advocate Jenna Dancy make it easy for you. 

Through years of experience and research, Jenna has created a foolproof list of exciting outdoor activities that every family member will love! Her goal is to help struggling and worried parents increase their kids’ outdoor time and develop a healthy connection to nature that lasts a lifetime. Whether you live in a rural area or in the city, this book has something for you!