Sharing Nature author and speaker Joseph Cornell takes us through the wonders of a Forest Bathing exercise. Find out why the tranquil experience of Forest Bathing can be a relief from modern urban life’s stresses. Suitable for both adults and children.
Developmental psychologist and researcher, Professor Marti Erickson, Co-Founder and Past Chair of the Children and Nature Network; and founder of Weekly Parenting Podcast ‘Mom Enough’, chats with host Tania Maloney about the growing body of research advocating for children’s reconnection with nature. Professor Erickson explains how unstructured time outdoors helps children feel a sense of connection, competence and contribution, the 3 keys for growing into healthy, happy adults. She also shares insight into child/parent attachment and family connections, shared nature experiences, nurturing strong family bonds and the restorative effect of ‘getting the wild out’.
Length: 57m : 48s
Blogger Suz Lipman began this blog when she realised that so many parents around her were rushing to and from organised activities and not finding time to really connect with their children. Like the ‘slow food’ movement, slow parenting is about connecting or reconnecting to that part of yourself and your family that somehow got lost in the shuffle of busy lives. Full of great ideas and resources to reduce ‘frazzle’ and take it slow.