Podcast appearances and mentions of Angela J Hanscom

IntroductionWelcome to today's special episode! We are thrilled to host Angela Hanscom, the esteemed author of Balanced and Barefoot. This LIVE Q&A event was inspired by our insightful discussions during the book club within the CIRCLE Membership. After diving deep into Angela's valuable insights, our members were inspired to initiate separate discussion groups with parents at their schools. This excitement ultimately led us to invite Angela to join us for this engaging session.Angela J. Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook—an award-winning developmental and nature-based program that has gained international popularity. She is the author of Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. Hanscom is also a frequent contributor to The Washington Post and in 2019 won the Small Business of the Year Award for the State of New Hampshire. Keynote: The Decline of Outdoor Play – And the Rise in Sensory Issues (90 minutes)As we continue to decrease children's time and space to move and play outdoors, we are seeing a simultaneous rise in the number of children that are presenting with sensory and motor deficits. At the same time, classroom teachers are observing more and more children having trouble with attention, falling out of their seats in school, increased clumsiness, and even aggressiveness with games like tag on the playground. So, how can we reverse this alarming trend of sensory and motor issues in children? How can we ensure that children are fully engaging their body, mind, and all of their senses?Using the same philosophy that lies at the heart of her popular TimberNook program—that nature is the ultimate sensory experience, and that psychological and physical health improves for children when they spend time outside on a regular basis—Angela Hanscom offers several strategies to help children thrive in outdoor environments using a therapeutic approach to nature play. Episode HighlightsIntroduction to Angela Hanscom: Learn more about Angela's journey and what inspired her to write Balanced and Barefoot.Key Takeaways from the Book: A discussion on the core messages and teachings of Balanced and Barefoot.Live Q&A Session:Implementing the Lessons: Strategies and tips shared by Angela on how to apply the book's teachings in everyday life and within school communities.Key Quotes"Children's outdoor play is not just a luxury; it's a necessity for their development." – Angela Hanscom"The unstructured playtime children experience outdoors is critical for their physical and emotional growth." – Angela HanscomResources MentionedBalanced and Barefoot BookTimbernook website ](Link to Angela's website for more resources and information)CIRCLE Membership CommunityConclusionWe hope you enjoyed this session as much as we did! If you couldn't join us live, we're glad you're here to catch up. This discussion with Angela Hanscom has been enlightening, and we are excited to see how these ideas can positively impact our communities.Call to ActionJoin the Discussion: Continue the conversation in our CIRCLE...

Have you heard? I have just announced our second Outdoor Classroom's CIRCLE Book Club selection! It's Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children by Angela Hanscom.Book description: Today's kids have adopted sedentary lifestyles filled with television, video games, and computer screens. But more and more, studies show that children need "rough and tumble" outdoor play in order to develop their sensory, motor, and executive functions. Disturbingly, a lack of movement has been shown to lead to a number of health and cognitive difficulties, such as attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), emotion regulation and sensory processing issues, and aggressiveness at school recess break. So, how can you ensure your child is fully engaging their body, mind, and all of their senses?Using the same philosophy that lies at the heart of her popular TimberNook program - that nature is the ultimate sensory experience, and that psychological and physical health improves for children when they spend time outside on a regular basis - author Angela J. Hanscom offers several strategies to help your child thrive, even if you live in an urban environment.With this book, you'll discover little things you can do anytime, anywhere to help your kids achieve the movement they need to be happy and healthy in mind, body, and spirit.Come join us in our CIRCLE Community Roundtable for a lively discussion about this book. In this episode, get a sneak peek of many book reflections from our members. CONNECT WITH VICTORIA: EMAILOUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCES:The Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE MembershipThe Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp Seeds of Inspiration for Outdoor Learning Card DeckFREE PDF Library of Nature-Based Children's Books & Weekly Seedling News

There's a reason homesteading and homeschooling often go hand-in-hand. We recognize the shortcomings in the system and want to create a better childhood and a better future for our kids—one where they are free to be creative, healthy, active, smart, resilient, and resourceful. But as simple as that kind of life sounds, it's not always easy.  Today's podcast guest gets it. Ginny Yurich is the genius behind the 1000 Hours Outside movement and the author of the upcoming book Until the Streetlights Come On! Ginny discovered the benefits of unstructured outside play when her children were small. She was surprised to find that most children spend 1200 hours every year on a screen, and she began experimenting with the idea of spending hours upon hours outside with her kids in response to that notion. Ginny talks about the technological advances and modern-day comforts that are actually harming our children's health, and social, mental, emotional, and physical development. If you have children in your life, check out the full episode to learn more about the 1000 Hours Outside movement and how you can raise happy, healthy, well-rounded kids in this tech-heavy culture.  Don't forget to leave a review and let me know if you want to hear more episodes like this one!  Find Ginny: Website: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/ Track Your Time Outside!: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Book: Until the Streetlights Come On: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future - Ginny MEd Yurich: https://amzn.to/3PPuHrI   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000hoursoutside/   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1000hoursoutside Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAh7PGo3i2OqKlzHP0_ThOA/featured  Other Resources:    The Reconnect Movement - Sean Killingsworth: https://thereconnectmovement.com/ Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children by Angela J Hanscom: https://amzn.to/461DCw8   The Tech-Wise Family: Everyday Steps for Putting Technology in Its Proper Place - Andy Crouch: https://amzn.to/48qq7Ye Digital Madness: How Social Media Is Driving Our Mental Health Crisis--and How to Restore Our Sanity - Nicholas Kardaras: https://amzn.to/3RzM3KD   Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents―and What They Mean for America's Future - Jean M. Twenge PhD: https://amzn.to/3Lxizcs  The Comfort Crisis: Embrace Discomfort To Reclaim Your Wild, Happy, Healthy Self - Michael Easter: https://amzn.to/457Cq8W Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All in Your Head - Carla Hannaford: https://amzn.to/3POpSz4   Free to Learn - Peter Gray: https://amzn.to/3PS71mw   There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge) - Linda Åkeson McGurk: https://amzn.to/3PR1nkK Kody's Links: Website: www.thehomesteadeducation.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/homestead_education Curriculum: www.homesteadsciencecurriculum.com Homestead Business: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homesteading/ Pre-Order "Self-Sufficient Children": https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/product/sufficient-children/ Buying Vacant Land: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/vacant-land/ Get on the waitlist for Homestead History: https://www.thehomesteadeducation.com/homestead-history/  

We are happy to welcome author and pediatric occupational therapist, Angela Hanscom to The Hamilton Review Podcast!   In this conversation, Dr. Bob and Angela discuss her award winning program for children, Timbernook, Angela's book "Barefoot and Balanced: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident and Capable Children" and much more. Parents, educators and caregivers, this is a must listen conversation! Angela J. Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook—an award-winning developmental and nature-based program that has gained international popularity. She is the author of Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. Hanscom is also a frequent contributor to The Washington Post and in 2019 won the Small Business of the Year Award for the State of New Hampshire.    How to contact Angela Hanscom: Timbernook website Timbernook on Facebook Timbernook on Instagram   How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton

Right now, the average amount of time that kids are spending outside is four to seven minutes.  But the data shows that the amount of time they should be spending outside for their brain development, for their growth, for critical thinking skills, for leadership should be four to seven hours. And the average amount of time that kids today are spending on devices is four to seven hours. We have it completely backwards and if you're an entrepreneur who is raising kids, this is an episode you have to hear.  This is one of my all time favorite interviews on this show. My guest today is a good friend of mine, Ginny Yurich. Ginny is the Founder of 1000 Hours Outside and the entire premise of Ginny's movement, and her company is really propelling kids to get outside and experience all the beauty that nature has to offer and the benefits that it has on their growth and their leadership. In today's conversation, we go over the birth of this movement and how it came to be so organically for Ginny and how the pain in her life as a mother really propelled her into where she was being led. Ginny also gives strategic, tactical steps on how you can do this too and explains the way she brought her kids into the business and the benefits of entrepreneurship for her family. So there's practical wisdom in today's episode, not to mention the fact that she's just a wealth of knowledge around so many different things.  Can't wait for you to hear this one! SHOW NOTES: https://luminaryleadershipco.com/episode144   RESOURCES FROM THIS EPISODE: Visit 1000 Hours Outside website: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/  Connect with Ginny on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1000hoursoutside/  Connect with Ginny on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1000hoursoutside  Download 1000 Hours Outside Trackers: https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers  Ginny's new book coming out in December: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712828/1000-hours-outside-by-ginny-yurich/ Learning All the Time by John Holt: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-All-Time-John-Holt/dp/0201550911  Balanced and Barefoot by Angela J. Hanscom: https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Barefoot-Unrestricted-Confident-Children/dp/1626253730  The Singularity Is Near by Ray Kurzweil: https://www.amazon.com/Singularity-Near-Humans-Transcend-Biology-ebook/dp/B000QCSA7C/  Your New Playlist: The Student's Guide to Tapping into the Superpower of Mindset by Jon Acuff, L.E. Acuff, McRae Acuff: https://www.amazon.com/Your-New-Playlist-Students-Superpower/dp/154090248X  Digital Madness by Nicholas Kardaras: https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Madness-Driving-Crisis-Restore/dp/125027849X  Glow Kids by Nicholas Kardaras: https://www.amazon.com/Glow-Kids-Screen-Addiction-Hijacking/dp/1250097991  Emotionally Resilient Tweens and Teens by Kim John Payne: https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Resilient-Tweens-Teens-Empowering/dp/1611805643  Chasing Slow by Erin Loechner: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Slow-Courage-Journey-Beaten/dp/1531834337  Connect with me on Instagram! Did this episode resonate with you? Help spread the message by rating and leaving a review for the show here!

Angela J. Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook—an award-winning developmental and nature-based program that has gained international popularity. She is the author of Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. Hanscom is also a frequent contributor to The Washington Post and in 2019 won a Small Business of the year award for the State of New Hampshire. Key Takeaways: 00:29 What is Timbernook? 03:52 What tips do you have for people who don't have forests nearby? 07:23 Benefits of Play 11:46 What would a School Schedule look like to get maximum play opportunity? 23:07 What can you do with a smaller urban setting? 24:47 Timbernook Training and Outdoor Classes. 32:36 Forest School versus Timbernook versus Anji Play 35:25 Iconic Timbernook Experience 37:41 Metaphor to describe Timbernook versus Conventional School Quotes: “The occupation of a child is play and outdoor play has been incredibly at risk in the past 30 years to the point that's affecting development in ways we never anticipated.” “I still think it's really important for kids to have outdoor play time, no matter what their environment looks like.” “I would say after the pandemic, this work has moved from important to critical.” “So I think for me, it's critical to development. Like it's affecting their senses and muscles and when we overly restrict their ability to play and move, that's when we're starting to see some issues. “ “The number one issue that we have to treat as therapists right now is balance. We're seeing more and more kids uncoordinated and becoming clumsy.” “It's ideal to find a place where you can create an outdoor classroom and leave things out there.” “Our mission is to get them playing in more advanced ways and to enrich that experience. “ Social Links: Website- www.timbernook.com Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TimberNook.Camps LinkedIn- https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-hanscom-ab75147b/ Twitter- https://twitter.com/timbernook

The importance of outdoor play is so so very important!  Listen in to hear all of the benefits of outdoor play.  When it comes to our children with Autism and sensory difficulties, I honestly think that getting them outside is even more important! Meet Angela Angela J. Hanscom 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. Hanscom has also been a frequent contributor to The Washington Post and was the recent recipient of the SBA Small Business of the Year award in 2019. Check out all the show notes (click here)

Angela Hanscom is a seasoned occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook, an internationally acclaimed camp model that offers innovative nature-based developmental programs for kids of all ages and abilities. In this podcast we talk about Angela's professional journey, beginning and ending in the great outdoors. We hope listeners learn about how to identify needs in their communities, design programs to meet those needs, and advocate for our profession as a whole. For those who would like to learn more about the TimberNook process or become a TimberNook provider be sure to check out Angela's website! The resources referenced in this podcast are listed below: TimberNook Website: https://www.timbernook.com/ (https://www.timbernook.com/) TimberNook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimberNook.Camps (https://www.facebook.com/TimberNook.Camps) TimberNook Instagram: timbernook1 TimberNook Twitter: @TimberNook Book Recommendations:  Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children by Angela J. Hanscom "The REAL reason children fidget — and what we can do about it" TedxPortsmouth Talk by Angela J. Hanscom Free to Learn: Why Unleashing the Instinct to Play Will Make Our Children Happier, More Self-Reliant, and Better Students for Life by Peter Gray Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv Education Theory Recommendations: Reggio Emilia Educational Theory Gross-Loh, C. (2014). Finnish education chief: 'We created a school system based on equality.' The Atlantic. https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/03/finnish-education-chief-we-created-a-school-system-based-on-equality/284427/ (https://www.theatlantic.com/education/archive/2014/03/finnish-education-chief-we-created-a-school-system-based-on-equality/284427/)  Waldorf/Steiner Education American Occupational Therapy Association, (2020). Occupational therapy practice framework: Domain and process (4th Ed.). American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 74. https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S2001 (https://doi.org/10.5014/ajot.2020.74S2001)

What's the big deal about playing outside? In today's episode, we talk about the benefits of nature play, how you can incorporate nature play everyday, and tips on playing outside. Recommended Rain/Snow Clothing:Rain Suit:https://oaki.com/products/childrens-trail-one-piece-rain-suit-celestial-blue?variant=5447248019487&gclid=CjwKCAjwm_P5BRAhEiwAwRzSO9bnLUJ2QtUPXWeHqRAip6almq7ISeKlQD6TGK2aXMcF2YLgK-7pnBoCerUQAvD_BwEBogs Boots: https://www.rei.com/product/156183/bogs-classic-big-nw-garden-insulated-boots-kidsTiger Paw Mittyz Waterproof Gloves: https://www.amazon.com/Veyo-Kids-Waterproof-Mittens-Sledding/dp/B076TV2ZM7Recommended Books:Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv:https://www.amazon.com/Last-Child-Woods-Publisher-Algonquin/dp/B004TE2KK6/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=last+child+in+the+woods+by+richard+louv&qid=1598123827&sr=8-2Balanced and Barefoot by Angela J. Hanscom:https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Barefoot-Unrestricted-Confident-Children/dp/1626253730/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3F4FKDZRD7ALH&dchild=1&keywords=balanced+and+barefoot+by+angela+j+hanscom&qid=1598123849&sprefix=balanced+and+bare%2Caps%2C230&sr=8-1You can check out our website at https://openlittledoors.com/ to sign up for WednesdayWisdom emails or sign up for our PlayTogether program. Challenge us with a challenge! If you have any questions about what we discuss here on the podcast, or if you would like to suggest podcast episode ideas, you can email us at play@openlittledoors.com. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Open-Little-Doors-112963310416468/?view_public_for=112963310416468Instagram: @openlittledoors

Welcome back for our July Bookclub Discussion! The book we chose for this month is called "Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children," by Angela J. Hanscom. Nature can be our greatest teacher without using a single word. It can help bring us into balance, and it's essential for childhood development. Listen in as we talk about some of our "aha!" moments while reading this book, as well as some things from the book we are implementing with our children. What do you think? Have you read the book? What have you observed about the children you associate with and their need for nature? Visit our MotherHeart Facebook Group and join the discussion! We'd love to hear from you! Below we've included some wonderful resources to help you in your efforts to get outside. Here are some links for forest school inspiration: http://www.forestschoolmn.org/photo-gallery http://www.forestschoolmn.org/video-gallery https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-lRAATaS92xjUS1qTtfUuh1OleexXXt0 Other resources related to the book: Timbernook Blog: https://www.timbernook.com/blog/ TEDX TALK: https://youtu.be/PXLaoDucF0k Play equipment like the merry go round: Omnispin: https://www.playlsi.com/en/commercial-playground-equipment/playground-components/omnispin-spinner/ Supernova: https://www.kompan.co.uk/playground/freestanding/spinners-carousels/supernova-4 Playgroundology: https://playgroundology.wordpress.com/

Welcome back for our July Bookclub Discussion! The book we chose for this month is called “Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children,” by Angela J. Hanscom. Nature can be our greatest teacher without using a single word. It can help bring us into balance, and it’s essential […]

We are so excited to have you join us for our June MotherHeart Book Club. This time we are discussing the book The Gifts of Imperfection by Brene Brown. This book is her effort to answer the questions: What is the anatomy of human connection and how does it work? Through this process of discovery, she also uncovers the thing that corrodes connection - shame. Her Ten Guideposts for Wholehearted Living answer these questions of connection and point out the things that get in the way of meaningful connection. What do you think? Please share your thoughts on our website or join our Facebook MotherHeart Circle group for extra support. Thanks for joining us! Read along with us for July's Book Club discussion! We will be talking about the book Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children by Angela J. Hanscom, a pediatric occupational therapist and a huge proponent of outdoor play for children.

Episode 26 - We could not be more excited than to welcome New York Times Best Selling Author Jessica Lahey on the podcast. Jessica has articles written in The Atlantic and the New York Times, and we have her on the podcast to discuss her New York Times best selling book The Gift of Failure: How the Best Parents Learn to Let Go So Their Children Can Succeed. We had the joy of seeing her at AMLE in Nashville this past November and knew we had to ask her to come on the podcast. We hope you enjoy this great discussion on our love for middle schoolers, the importance of giving children of any age autonomy and intrinsic motivation to succeed. Jessica Lahey http://www.jessicalahey.com Buy The Gift of Failure by Jessica Lahey https://www.amazon.com/Gift-Failure-Parents-Children-Succeed-ebook/dp/B00GLS00LY/?tag=jessicalcom-20 Gift of Failure Frequently Asked Questions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJvu5en3L6M&list=PLWc_BZJdVWKLk7yIgkofPUNfhUi4bVEKj&disable_polymer=true 
Jessica's Bibliography https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51d5b70de4b07e30233ade36/t/5bc4ace8c83025dddf3f2adc/1539615976178/Bibliography.pdf Balanced and barefoot by Angela J. Hanscom https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-Barefoot-Unrestricted-Confident-Children/dp/1626253730 “Drive” Daniel H. Pink https://www.amazon.com/Drive-Surprising-Truth-About-Motivates/dp/1594484805 Middle School Matters by Phyllis L. Fagell https://www.amazon.com/Middle-School-Matters-Beyond-Parents/dp/0738235083 The Happiness Project with Gretchen Rubin https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happier-with-gretchen-rubin/id969519520 Happier in Hollywood with Liz Craft and Sarah Fain https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/happier-in-hollywood/id1236845161 --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/from-the-middle-podcast/support

Ospite del quarto episodio è Marco Sanchez.Per tanti anni pilastro del team della MBSC di Mike Boyle, Marco è un poliedrico professionista del fitness. Tanto calato nel mondo della forza quanto in quello della riabilitazione, ci racconta della sua pluriennale esperienza presso la MBSC e condivide alcuni degli insegnamenti più preziosi appresi sotto l'egida di coach Boyle.Tocca dunque tanti temi relativi all'allenamento, offrendoci non pochi significativi suggerimenti per accrescere la qualità del nostro coaching.Buon ascolto!!1'06'': presentazione2' 43'': le 3 lezioni più preziose apprese sotto coach Boyle7'56'': Happy Hour e filosofia d'allenamento 10'40'': "Kettlebell Application"13'58'': insegnare il kettlebell swing in un setting di gruppo17'25'': l'errore più edificante commesso durante la sua esperienza di coach22'37'': allenamento dei ragazzini e "buy-in"27'59'': perché gli adulti dovrebbero tornare a gattonare?34'40'': il processo di valutazione iniziale del cliente39'45'': progetti futuri-Pagina instagram di Marco: https://www.instagram.com/notmarksanchez/?hl=it-"New Functional Training for Sports" di Mike Boyle (è il libro che vede Marco in copertina): https://www.amazon.it/New-Functional-Training-Sports-2nd-English-ebook/dp/B01HOTVQYI/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=mike+boyle&qid=1576144222&sr=8-1-"Michael Boyle's Strength Coach: the world's best source for strength & conditioning information" (è possibile provarlo per 3 giorni al costo di un dollaro):https://www.strengthcoach.com/- sintetico articolo che comprende alcune delle progressioni dello swing a cui fa riferimento Marco: http://movement-as-medicine.com/progressing-to-the-kettlebell-swing/-il bellissimo "Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All in Your Head" di Carla Hannaford: https://www.amazon.it/Smart-Moves-Learning-Your-Head/dp/0915556375/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=smart+moves&qid=1576145259&sr=8-1-"Spark: How exercise will improve the performance of your brain" di John Ratey: https://www.amazon.it/dp/B009S8HE2C/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1-"Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children" di Angela J. Hanscom: https://www.amazon.it/Balanced-Barefoot-Unrestricted-Confident-Children/dp/1626253730/ref=sr_1_1?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&keywords=balanced+and+barefoot&qid=1576145642&s=books&sr=1-1

SUMMARY Pediatric occupational therapist Angela Hanscom, author of “Balanced and Barefoot,” urges parents, teachers, and administrators to embrace “active free play" to benefit children of all ages. Today, without merry-go-rounds and teeter-totters, time to roll down hills and get dirty, these modern kids are experiencing an alarming increase in sensory and emotional disorders. But Hanscom, comes to their rescue with “Balanced and Barefoot,” a book full of compelling reasons to encourage unrestrained outdoor play and movement. Not only is free play more fun, she argues, but, without it, cognitive and physical development are stunted. Furthermore, Hanscom believes "unrestricted outdoor play makes for strong, confident, and capable children."  As a young mother and therapist, Angela Hanscom observed a steep decline in sensory-motor development among her children’s peers. So, she started TimberNook as a vehicle to get children outdoors where they could be balanced and barefoot, enjoying the rich sensory experiences nature offers. What began as a backyard experiment has now grown into a movement to inspire, restore, and challenge little minds and bodies in communities across the world.   KEY TERMS “Active free play”- being fully engrossed in whole-body experiences  “Deep play” – play that involves purpose and teaches social skills “Vestibular sense” – a sense of balance controlled by little hairs in our inner ear; helps us effectively navigate and move around our environment “Proprioception” – the ability to sense what different parts of our body are doing without even looking at them; awareness of where our body is in space “Loose parts” – multi-purpose play items (e.g., sticks, planks, empty baskets) KEY POINTS Research shows kids are in a seated position for about 9 hrs/day. Spinning helps kids to integrate all their senses and to organize their brains. Playgrounds have morphed into colorful, very safe, low-to-the-ground, low-risk places for play easily mastered by age four or five. The unpredictability of outdoors challenges and develops all the senses. Constantly keeping a baby upright endangers a child, including creating more ear infections. QUOTES FROM HANSCOM "Active free play outdoors is a kind of play that promotes healthy sensory and motor development in children. It is the antidote to your child spending hours sitting indoors and staring at screens, and to you as a parent being too busy and overscheduled with kid activities to enjoy parenting. The outdoors awakens and rejuvenates the mind and engages all the senses."  "In nature, children learn to take risks, overcome fears, make new friends, regulate emotions, and create imaginary worlds. "Active free play--particularly in the outdoors--is absolutely the most beneficial gift we as parents, teachers, and caregivers can bestow on our children to ensure healthy bodies, creative minds academic success, emotional stability, and strong social skills."   "Having the ability to play away from the adult world opens up many opportunities and feelings of freedom."  "When children play outdoors, they are naturally motivated to move--strengthening their muscles with each move, each step, and every encounter with nature."  BUY Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children  RECOMMENDATION Check out the Playgroundology website and blog. Connect with us! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit    

Aby Rinella is back by popular demand! In this episode, she and host, Yvette Hampton, discuss how we were created to be in the garden, and the importance of getting our kids, and ourselves, OUTSIDE! There are SO many benefits to the great outdoors, including dirt, sun, exercise, and especially, pointing our kids to their Creator through His creation!  Aby was previously on the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast to discuss "the Why of Homeschooling". Don't miss this episode if you haven't already heard it. It is excellent! She and Karen DeBeus also recorded a special 1-hour roundtable, "The Who, Why, and How of Homeschooling", which you can listen to here. Click here for the transcript of this episode Transcripts are provided by MakeCrate. MakeCrate provides your homeschooler with the STEM skills they need for the future! Fun, hands-on electronics kits paired with an online learning platform teach your middle or high schooler engineering and coding fundamentals right at home! No technical expertise is required. Order your MakeCrate today at MakeCrate.Club/SR.   But wait...there’s MORE! Schoolhouse Rocked Backstage Pass Members can watch this full interview, which includes 20 minutes of great bonus content. Not a member yet? Use the coupon code "Podcast10" to save 10% on any paid membership. Become a Backstage Pass Member today and watch the extended conversation between Yvette and Aby! Members get access to tons of great homeschool content while helping to support the ministry of Schoolhouse Rocked! About Aby Rinella... Aby is, above all, a follower of Jesus. She is also the director of her local homeschool co-op, director of women’s ministry at her church, wife, mom and teacher to the Rinella children. She writes and speaks on homeschool, motherhood, parental rights, the culture war and more and has a passion for encouraging and inspiring women to live the life they were designed to live. Aby and her husband also write for the outdoor industry about their adventures together, showing their kids the Creator by spending time in His creation. Enjoy this video of their family that was made for the 2019 Homeschool Idaho Convention!  Also, enjoy this article about 10 Benefits of Taking Your Family Camping written by Aby and originally published by the NRA. You can find out more about Aby Rinella here!   This episode of the Schoolhouse Rocked Podcast is brought to you by the Lifeschooling Conference. This free conference will teach you to merge life with homeschooling. learn more at https://lifeschoolingconference.com/?wpam_id=7   Great Books about the Outdoors Books for Parents Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children  ~ Angela J. Hanscom Hands Free Mama: A Guide to Putting Down the Phone, Burning the To-Do List, and Letting Go of Perfection to Grasp What Really Matters!  ~ Rachel Macy Stafford Picture Books Miss Rumphius ~ Barbara Cooney The Curious Garden ~ Peter Brown The Gardener ~ Sarah Stewart RoxaBoxen ~ Alice McLerran Blueberries for Sal ~ Robert McCloskey Make Way for Ducklings ~ Robert McCloskey Chapter Books The Swiss Family Robinson ~ Johann David Wyss My Side of the Mountain ~ Jean Craighead George Call of the Wild ~ Jack London The Bears on Hemlock Mountain ~ Alice Dalgliesh The Sign of the Beaver ~ Elizabeth George Speare Hatchet ~ Gary Paulson   Encouraging Scripture for enjoying the outdoors “The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters.”  ~ Psalm 23:1-2 (ESV) “But ask the beasts, and they will teach you; the birds of the heavens, and they will tell you; or the bushes of the earth, and they will teach you; and the fish of the sea will declare to you. Who among all these does not know that the hand of the LORD has done this? In his hand is the life of every living thing and the breath of all mankind.”  ~ Job 12:7-10 (ESV)“For what can be known about God is plain to them, because God has shown it to them. For his invisible attributes, namely, his eternal power and divine nature have been clearly perceived, ever since the creation of the world, in the things that have been made. So they are without excuse.”   ~ Romans 1:19-20 (ESV) “God called the dry land Earth, and the waters that were gathered together he called Seas. And God saw that it was good.”  ~ Genesis 1:10 (ESV) “The heavens declare the glory of God, and the sky above proclaims his handiwork. Day to day pours out speech, and night to night reveals knowledge.” ~ Psalm 19:1-2 (ESV) Support this podcast.

After observations made through her career and personal life, Angela J. Hanscom became interested in the factors that play into a child's development. Because of her inspiration and passion, she is dedicated to sharing her knowledge and findings. We welcome Angela J. Hanscom! Things you will learn in this episode: There has been a drastic[...]

If you have a child that's struggling at home or at school, with discipline, academics, health, or getting along with other kids, then do we have the balanced and barefoot show for you. Today I'll be talking with Angela J. Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist, founder of Timbernook, an award-winning development and nature based program, and the author of a fantastic new book, I couldn't put down, Balanced and Barefoot. And that's just what we'll be talking about today. About how unrestricted outdoor play makes for strong, confident, and capable children. That plus we'll talk about tummy time, spinning caurosels, climbing trees, getting lost, eating dirt, playing in the dark, the power of Alpacas, playing in the rain, why we might want to put our babies out in the cold, the power of spinning, loose parts, and why flying from swingsets, just may be the greatest thrill in the world! Happy Healthy Children Self-Improvement and Self-Help Parenting Topics Include: What was happening with Angela's daughter? Why our expectations for kids are not necessarily developmentally appropriate What's going on with child development today What has happened to kids core strength and balance skills What is Tummy Time? Why do kids need floor time? What is active play for kids? What's the importance of crossing the midline What's container baby syndrome (and what do flat heads have to do with anything)? What's the harm of restricting children's movement? What's the importance of the outdoors? What it means that nature is the ultimate sensory experience What's wrong with bright colors and things on the wall in classrooms, nursery, and kindergarten What's wrong with trying to ‘engage' the child in school Why kids need to climb trees What's wrong with putting ‘safety first' for our kids What's the importance of dirt and what's the hygiene hypothesis? What we can learn from Lenore Skenazy author of Free Range Kids What's developmentally appropriate freedom for kids at different ages How spinning improves attention (for students with ADD and ADHD too) What's wrong with today's playgrounds What are ‘loose parts' for kids? What's wrong with recesses today? What's the challenge with organized sports for children today? How much outdoor time should parents give kids get at different ages – and how can it help a child's development? What's unique about what they do with children in Sweden and Finland? What you should look for in an environment to raise your children Is boredom okay for children What are some of the biggest fears of parents? What is Timbernook, Timbernook.com Angela Hanscom on the Importance of Nature for Kids Health, Happiness & Success! Parenting | ADHD | Inspiration | Inspirational | Motivation | Motivational | Spiritual | Spirituality | Meditation | Mindfulness | Self-Improvement | Self-Help | Inspire For More Info Visit: www.InspireNationShow.com