Andisheh Parenting

Episode 2 - Nature Play & Kids


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Resources:

  1. Allison Gopnick
  2. EO Wilson's biophilia
  3. Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
  4. https://www.childrenandnature.org/
  5. Coyote's Guide to Connecting with Nature Book by Jon Young
  6. How to Raise a Wild Child: The Art and Science of Falling in Love with Nature by Scott D. Sampson


Today, I’m talking to Sara, a mom who transformed her parenting approach to connect her son with the wonders of nature.Despite not being outdoorsy herself, Sara was determined to create meaningful nature play experiences for Sam, starting with small hikes and playgroups in Vancouver. Her journey was full of challenges, low participation, legal concerns, and learning from scratch, but it led to profound discoveries about parenting, nature, and herself.If you’ve ever wondered about the magic of unstructured play or the courage to step outside your comfort zone as a parent, this episode is for you. Let’s dive in!

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Andisheh ParentingBy Andisheh Keikha