Why movement and outdoor play are essential to your kid’s development, with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist

Today’s guest Angela Hanscom brings so much expertise in childhood development and the importance of movement! We found her research and experience absolutely fascinating; we could have talked to her all day.

Angela is a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook— an award-winning developmental and nature-based program that has gained international popularity. She is also the author of Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. 

Tune in to hear: 

• What’s actually happening in your kid’s head when their body is moving
• How movement affects the vestibular system as well as (not to overstate it) pretty much everything else in our bodies! 
• Why unrestricted outdoor play is the absolute best thing we can do for our kids
• How you can get started with getting your kid outside at any age

 

This episode is full of fascinating facts and things you can do right now! 

Find out more about Angela’s work and Timbernook at Timbernook.com and on Facebook, and watch her fascinating TED talk The Real Reason Kids Fidget

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