Little Forest Folk Av Leanna Barrett

This is a book with a mission. A mission to help parents get their little ones into loving and caring for the outside world. For the sake of their mental health, their physical health and - ultimately - the good of the planet too.Natural play fosters self-confidence, resilience, creativity and independence; traits every parent wants for their child, yet often we can find ourselves overscheduling, engaging in competitive parenting and spending money we don't need to spend. This book is full of activities to help parents get their children loving the natural world, whether your outside space is a garden, a local park, a forest, a balcony or a pavement, includin A guide to the practicalities of being outdoors with kids, including suggested kit listsGuides to the seasons and seasonal activitiesIdeas for days out (without the price tag) or outdoor birthday partiersPicnic ideas, snacks that travel well, and recipes for food to make outdoors (plant-based)Tips for caring for the natural world as a family...and much more Our children will be the ones to eventually look after the natural world. It's vital that we first teach them how to love it.