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In one of the most powerful episodes of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast to date, Ginny Yurich welcomes back Angela Hanscom—pediatric occupational therapist, author of Balanced and Barefoot, and founder of TimberNook—for her fifth and most stirring conversation yet. Angela unpacks the developmental consequences of our modern restrictions on movement—from limited recess to screen-heavy lifestyles—and why so many kids today are falling out of chairs, struggling with emotional regulation, and losing their sense of joy. This episode is a wake-up call for parents, educators, and policymakers. Hanscom explains why simple, vigorous play—rolling, spinning, climbing, swinging—is not optional, but essential for neurological development, sensory integration, and future learning. With clarity, evidence, and compassion, she makes the case that three (or more!) hours of outdoor movement daily isn't just ideal—it's developmental oxygen. If you've ever wondered how to give your kids a thriving summer and a better future, start here. ** Get your copy of Balanced and Barefoot here Learn more about TimberNook here A huge thank you to our sponsors! Check them ALL out below:  Geviti: Visit https://www.gogeviti.com/1000hoursoutside for 20% off your first three months of membership! Active Skin Repair: Visit www.ActiveSkinRepair.com  to learn more about Active Skin Repair and their commitment to 1% for the planet and use code: 1000hours to save 20% on all Active Skin Repair products Select Quote: Head to www.selectquote.com/1000hours to learn more.  Crowd Health: Learn more at www.joincrowdhealth.com and get started today for just $99 per month for your first three months by using code 1000HOURS.  BetterHelp: Visit  www.BetterHelp.com/1000HOURS  today to get 10% off your first month. Fay Nutrition: Visit https://tinyurl.com/1KHOFayNutrition to see if you qualify for a dietitian for $0 CRU: Visit https://tinyurl.com/1KHOCru to sign up for a $24 monthly gift, and receive a free copy of Until The Streetlights Come On Reliefband - Get 20% off plus free shipping at https://tinyurl.com/1KHOreliefband  Quince - Visit https://tinyurl.com/1KHOQuince and get free shipping and 365 day returns Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook, returns for her fourth appearance on The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast—and this conversation is one of her most powerful yet. Angela and Ginny Yurich dig into the growing epidemic of play deprivation and how it's silently impacting children's physical, social, and neurological development. With insights from Angela's groundbreaking work around the world, they explore how nature offers the richest sensory experiences, why kids need to get messy, and how the freedom to take risks outdoors transforms confidence and builds real-life resilience. Together, they also unpack why adults must step back to allow authentic, independent play to flourish. From muddy puddles to barefoot balance, to crawling babies and screen-addicted teens, this episode paints a compelling picture of the simple—but urgent—need for outdoor childhood. Whether you're a parent, educator, or someone who just wants better for the next generation, this episode offers both practical wisdom and a much-needed rallying cry. ** Get your copy of Balanced and Barefoot here Learn more about TimberNook and how you can get involved here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this inspiring episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Ginny Yurich talks with Kenzie Wiebe about the groundbreaking initiative of incorporating TimberNook's outdoor play program into a traditional school. Kenzie shares how her school made the bold move to offer 10 hours of outdoor play each week, fostering a deeper connection to nature and allowing kids the space for unstructured, autonomous play. She highlights the benefits of mixed-age groups, the importance of longer outdoor sessions, and how these changes have had a lasting impact on the children's emotional, social, and physical development. Kenzie also discusses how this shift has not only benefited the students but has improved teacher satisfaction as well, with teachers noting higher productivity and better engagement in the classroom. As the program continues to grow, Kenzie reflects on the ripple effect this initiative has created, challenging the conventional approach to education by prioritizing play and outdoor time. This episode will leave you reconsidering the importance of nature in children's development and how schools can play a key role in transforming the way we educate. ** Find out more about how to bring TimberNook to your school or your area here Get a copy of Balanced and Barefoot here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this inspiring episode, Ginny Yurich welcomes Libbie Palmer, the passionate founder of TimberNook Chiddingfold, to discuss the urgent need for unstructured, outdoor play in childhood. As a mother of six living on a farm in the UK, Libbie shares how she watched childhood shift over the past two decades—from one filled with free play and adventure to one increasingly dominated by schedules and structured activities. She reveals how her journey into home education and launching a TimberNook program transformed not just her children's lives but the lives of countless others. Together, they dive into the power of mixed-age play, the importance of resisting societal pressure to over-schedule, and how giving children time and space to explore builds confidence, creativity, and resilience. Libbie also shares how stepping into the unknown and launching TimberNook has been a deeply rewarding experience, allowing her to work alongside her children while fostering a much-needed cultural shift in her community. Through captivating stories of kids engineering pulley systems, braving the elements, and discovering the joys of true, self-directed play, she paints a hopeful picture of what childhood should look like. Whether you're a parent questioning the fast pace of modern life or someone considering launching your own outdoor play initiative, this episode is a powerful call to action—reminding us all that childhood is fleeting, and protecting play is one of the greatest gifts we can offer the next generation. ** Learn more about Libbie's TimberNook in Chiddingfold here Follow Libbie on Social Media @timbernookchiddingfold ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Discover the TimberNook program, where nature becomes the ultimate classroom for sensory integration, emotional growth, and creativity. TimberNook empowers children to explore, problem-solve, and thrive through outdoor play. Jayson and Angela discuss how this innovative approach can be woven into school curriculums and the profound benefits it offers.  Get inspired by the magic of unstructured play and its critical role in child development. Tune in and reimagine what learning through play can achieve!Listen now to learn the following objectives:Learners will identify common sensory and motor issues affecting students.Learners will identify the impact of outdoor play on sensory integration and child development.Learners will apply strategies to incorporate nature-based activities into therapeutic interventions.Learners will recognize the benefits of outdoor play for children's physical, emotional, and cognitive development.Thanks for tuning in! Thanks for tuning into the OT Schoolhouse Podcast brought to you by the OT Schoolhouse Collaborative Community for school-based OTPs. In OTS Collab, we use community-powered professional development to learn together and implement strategies together. Don't forget to subscribe to the show and check out the show notes for every episode at OTSchoolhouse.comSee you in the next episode!

In this inspiring episode of The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich talks with Kristen Asmus, occupational therapist and TimberNook provider, about creating environments where kids can thrive through unstructured outdoor play. Kristen shares her family's transformative journey of discovering freedom in nature and how it led her to start a TimberNook program. They explore the power of multi-age play, the importance of risk-taking, and why children need expanses of time and space to build resilience, creativity, and confidence. Kristen's stories—like her kids finding their way home after getting lost in the woods—remind us that adventure fosters capability, grit, and lifelong skills. A must-listen for parents craving a simpler, richer childhood for their kids. ** IMPORTANT!! Kristen is hosting a free winter-solstice party tomorrow (if you listen to this on release day)! Here's the helpful info: Winter solstice party!  December 18 from 930-130.  Drop in or stay the whole time.  Parents need to stay with their child.  Located at dracut land trust in dracut, MA.  Right next to Lily Mack farm.  FREE! For more information on the party or Kristen's Timbernook location you can email Kristen at: Kristen.timbernook@gmail.com To sign up for Kristen's Timbernook program or to learn more go here: https://timbernook.com/program/44-little-wild-ones-timbernook-middlesex-county-3/ ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her return to the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, Cassie Butters shares her inspiring journey from an idea to a thriving outdoor enrichment program in Jackson, Michigan. Host Ginny Yurich dives into the highs, hurdles, and surprising triumphs Cassie encountered in creating a Timbernook location for kids from 18 months to 14 years old. Cassie explains the importance of risky play, sensory learning, and the unique growth children experience when surrounded by nature. With her program rapidly expanding due to overwhelming demand, Cassie's story highlights how outdoor programs can cultivate resilience, creativity, and joy in both children and adults alike. ** Learn more about Timbernook here Sign up for Timbernook Mid-Michigan here ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

Cassie Butters is starting TimberNook Mid-Michigan!!! Join the passionate founder of TimberNook Mid-Michigan and Ginny Yurich as they discuss all sorts of things related to childhood play. Discover Cassie's journey from seeking answers in the book "Balanced and Barefoot" to creating an enchanting outdoor program designed to bring the magic of play back into children's lives. Cassie shares the emotional and logistical process of starting a TimberNook, the invaluable support from her community, and the exciting programs kicking off in Jackson, Michigan. Learn how TimberNook's child-led play in nature fosters social skills, conflict resolution, and physical development in ways traditional settings often overlook. Cassie discusses the critical importance of play for children's growth, the benefits of getting dirty, and how initiatives like TimberNook can transform education and development. Tune in for a heartfelt conversation about the power of play, nature, and community in nurturing well-rounded, resilient children. ** Sign up for TimberNook Mid-Michigan here >> https://timbernook.com/provider/timbernook-mid-michigan/ ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her podcast debut Joelle Hanscom, a senior in high school shares her remarkable journey navigating a childhood intentionally free from the clutches of screens. This episode features Joelle alongside her mother, Angela Hanscom, the acclaimed author of Balanced and Barefoot and founder of Timbernook. Joelle shares her unique perspective on growing up without the constant presence of electronic devices, revealing that her mom held off on introducing cell phones until her freshman year of high school. Throughout the conversation, Joelle paints a vivid picture of the stark difference between her childhood, characterized by face-to-face communication and meaningful connections, and the prevalent screen-centric culture in her high school. Her observations of classmates immersed in their phones before and after lessons underscore the challenges of fostering genuine interactions in a digitally dominated world. As the discussion unfolds, Joelle becomes a powerful advocate for the benefits of outdoor play, discussing resilience, bravery, and independence as direct outcomes of embracing the natural world. Joelle's personal anecdotes provide listeners with a firsthand account of the transformative impact of unstructured play on her identity and self-assurance. The episode navigates through Joelle's experiences, shedding light on the importance of adults stepping back to allow children the freedom to assess risks and shape their own narrative. Joelle's story becomes a compelling testament to the potential of outdoor play in cultivating not just a childhood, but a resilient and confident individual ready to face the world. Listeners are left inspired to consider the profound effects of embracing the outdoors early in a child's life and the valuable lessons Joelle's journey imparts on parenting and fostering independence. ** Purchase your copy of Balanced and Barefoot here >> https://amzn.to/3wBTV5Z Learn more about Timbernook here >> https://timbernook.com/ ** Download your free 1000 Hours Outside tracker here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/trackers Find everything you need to kick off your 1000 Hours Outside Journey here >> https://www.1000hoursoutside.com/blog/allthethings Order of copy of Ginny's newest book, Until the Streetlights Come On here >> https://amzn.to/3RXjBlN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast, host Ginny Yurich engages in a profound conversation with guest Angela Hanscom, the insightful author of "Balanced and Barefoot." They explore the modern challenges children face, including play deprivation and the adverse effects of reduced outdoor time. Angela sheds light on how the current environment affects children's physical and neurological development, emphasizing the critical role of movement in a child's life. They discuss the importance of unstructured play, sensory experiences, and the need for children to engage with the natural world. Throughout the episode, Angela offers hope and practical insights into how we can prioritize and safeguard children's outdoor playtime, advocating for a better future where children can truly thrive. Tune in for an eye-opening conversation that highlights the vital importance of giving children the freedom to play and explore outdoors. Learn more about Angela and Timbernook here >> https://timbernook.com/ Purchase your copy of Balanced and Barefoot here >> https://amzn.to/3rvZ9hz Watch the Laconia Christian Academy's powerful testimony of the impact of TimberNook on their school culture here >>  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9jEZbkmhYg  

In today's episode, my guest Angela Hanscom and I discuss all kinds of things related to developing skills through outdoor play, including: The impact on childhood development when kids do not get enough outdoor play How Angela built her nature-based occupational therapy business Prioritizing play in kindergarten and early childhood Play-based learning methods Integrating nature-based learning into schools The impacts and benefits of TimberNook's program on teacher satisfaction and student well-being and so much more! Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook–an award-winning nature-based program that has gained international popularity. TimberNook was designed as a vehicle to get children outdoors in sensory-rich experiences that inspire, restore, and challenge the mind and the body. They strive to be the “living example” of what real, authentic outdoor play should look like. TimberNook began as an experiment in Angela's own backyard. She was hoping to make a difference in her local community. Now, her experiment has become an amazing journey that is making a difference for children in communities across the world. Here's the video Angela mentions in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a9jEZbkmhYg&t=6s Connect with Angela and TimberNook: https://timbernook.com/ https://www.facebook.com/TimberNook.Camps https://www.instagram.com/timbernook1/ Connect with Ricardo: https://www.foresteducator.com/ https://www.theforestboxforkids.com/ https://www.hawkcircle.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricardo-sierra-5980931/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wolverineway/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicardohawkSierra

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

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 Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

As children's lives become more “virtual,” teachers notice a decrease in attention and doctors report an alarming increase in sensory and emotional disorders. How can you make sure your kid is instead healthy, resilient, and strong? Hunter talks to Angela Hanscom, founder of Timbernook and author of Balanced & Barefoot about the power of outdoor play. Watch this episode on the Mindful Mama Youtube channel! If you enjoyed this episode, and it inspired you in some way, I'd love to hear about it and know your biggest takeaway. Take a screenshot of you listening on your device, post it to your Instagram stories, and tag me @mindfulmamamentor. Have you left a review yet? All you have to do is go to Apple Podcasts or  Stitcher (or wherever you listen), and thanks for your support of the show! Takeaways: 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. Get Hunter's book, Raising Good Humans now! Click here to order and get book bonuses! ABOUT HUNTER CLARKE-FIELDS: Hunter Clarke-Fields is a mindful mama mentor. She coaches smart, thoughtful parents on how to create calm and cooperation in their daily lives. Hunter has over 20 years of experience in mindfulness practices. She has taught thousands worldwide. Be a part of the tribe—we're over 25 thousand strong! Join the Mindful Parenting membership. Take your learning further! Get my Top 2 Best Tools to Stop Yelling AND the Mindful Parenting Roadmap for FREE at: mindfulmamamentor.com/stopyelling/ Find more podcasts, blog posts, free resources, and how to work with Hunter at MindfulMamaMentor.com.

I absolutely loved this beautiful conversation with Angela Hanscom. Angela is a Paediatric Occupational Therapist and the founder of TimberNook a developmental and nature-based program that has gained international popularity including one here in Australia. Angela also has a highly viewed TEDx Talk and is the author of one of my all-time favourite books, Balanced and Barefoot.Angela shares her story as an Occupational Therapist and the creation of TimberNook.We then discuss:- The harm children are experiencing from reduced unstructured outdoor time- Adults as a barrier to children's neurological development and why adults need to step back when children play- Why staging children's learning is detrimental to their development- Nature being superior to man-made playgrounds and organised sports- Play is where children learn and work through traumas- How play can help children who experience sensory issues- Plus so much moreWhere to Find AngelaTimberNook WebsiteTimberNook on FacebookResourcesBalanced & Barefoot by Angela J. HanscomAngela's TEDx TalkFree to Learn by Peter GrayABOUT ANGELAAngela 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.Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, so these inspiring conversations can reach more people.

What type of outdoor play is most crucial for children? OT and Author of Balanced and BarefootHey Shayla Podcast | Ep: 034Guest:Author of Balanced and Barefoot Angela Hanscom OTThank you for listening to the Hey Shayla podcast!  Here, we love to learn new things and decide what works for us and our family.. We're the moms that support instead of judge and know there are many ways to do something right.  I'd love to connect on Instagram @heyshaylaI read (listened to) balanced and barefoot this summer and LOVED everything that it said. It encouraged us to get outside more, to let her take the lead and to make sure she was moving in all sorts of ways to learn and understand her body more!I asked the author of Angela Hanscom to be on my podcast and was even more blown away with the information she gives in this podcast.Give yourself some distance to let them play, don't direct all of their play let them practice using their imagination, and certain movements like spinning and being upside down are crucial for their development!Angela, is an OT who moved her “office” outside to give her patients the full sensory experience.  She then started an outdoor program Timbernook (that is now  all over the US and New Zealand) where kids get to be and learn outside! Xo ShayJoin the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Join the email list to be notified when episodes go live HERE!Companies I love and am an affiliate for:*** DISCOUNT HEYSHAYLA for all unless specified :) *****Expecting and Empowered: Pregnancy and Postpartum workouts*LoveBug Probiotics: Pre and postnatal probiotics*My Little Eaters: Guide to Baby Led Weaning*Kindred Bravely: Maternity Sports Bra*Clearly Filtered: Filtered water bottle pitcher*TushBaby: Great “Up-Down” Baby carrier*Iksplor: Wool base layer Let's Connect!Instagram (@heyshayla),YouTube (Hey Shayla)Website (www.heyshayla.com)Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/shop/heyshayla)**Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links here are affiliate links. Which means at no cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase after clicking through the link. I only work with companies that I love, and that I think you will love.

In this episode I am delighted to introduce the incredible Tash Treveton. We have a deeply powerful and moving conversation about early childhood education and care, and what we need to do as Parents and Educators to create positive change for children.We discuss the current early childhood education system, the flaws that are detrimental to the overall wellbeing of children, as well as ways we can move forward so that children can truly thrive.Whether you are an Early Childhood Educator, Teacher or Parent, there is so much wisdom and knowledge in this episode.Where to Find Tash:Website: www.inspiredec.comInstagram: Inspired EC  and Inspired Natural Play StoreFacebook: Inspired ECResources Mentioned in the Episode:The Women Who Change The WorldBalanced and Barefoot by Angela HanscomSand Talk by Tyson YunkaportaDance with me in the Heart by Pennie BrownleePersonality Plus by Florence LittauerTeacher Tom's Second BookJeff A. Johnson websiteHolding Space for Big Feelings in Early Childhood Education Online Course by Steph FleetonABOUT TASH:Tash Treveton is the Co-founder of Inspired EC a Newcastle based Early Childhood Consultancy and Training company that supports EC services nationally and internationally. Tash is a trainer and consultant for Inspired EC and has co-authored several books. Tash also co-founded Inspired Family Day Care and TimberNook Newcastle, the first TimberNook operation in Australia, a program developed by Paediatric Occupational Therapist Angela Hanscom - author of the best selling Balanced and Barefoot. Tash started her career as an untrained casual at Woodrising Community Childcare Centre. Now Woodrising Natural Learning Centre, Tash spent 9 years there studying and gaining experience as an Educator, Educational Leader and Nominated Supervisor of Long Day Care service and OOSH. Tash is passionate about children having access to natural, risky and engaging outdoor play spaces for children. This has led her to become a licensed trainer for Claire Warden. Tash is a strong advocate for children's right to play. Helping people that engage with children to understand the importance of their role and ability to be a positive impact is what she lives for. Along with her professional soulmate Nicole Halton, Tash uses Inspired EC as a vehicle to incite excitement and passion about the Early Childhood profession that we are blessed to be a part of.PROMO CODE FOR INSPIRED EC PLAY STORE AND COURSES -Click Here

Are you hearing a lot of “I'm bored!” and wondering why your children don't just go play outside? My conversation with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist and founder of Timbernook, will help inspire you to approach outdoor play a little differently.  For full show notes, including the three takeaways, go to https://3in30podcast.com/240-anglea-hanscom Episode sponsors: KiwiCo: Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line with code 3in30. Care Crates: Use code 3in30 for 15% off your purchase.  BetterHelp: Use the code 3in30 to get 10% off your first month of online therapy! ***

In this video, Tim talks with Angela Hanscomb, author of Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. Angela is also the creator of TimberNook, a movement program that gets children outdoors and moving the way they were designed. If you have kids, this is the show for you. To read Balanced and Barefoot, click here: https://www.amazon.com/Balanced-and-Barefoot-audiobook/dp/B01IDSEQW8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=177RFLWTA2JB1&keywords=balanced+and+barefoot&qid=1644514604&sprefix=balanced+and+b%2Caps%2C82&sr=8-1 To learn about TimberNook, click here: https://www.timbernook.com/about-timbernook-sensational-outdoor-play-experiences/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/original-strength/support

In which Dan and special guest co-host Kim Dzwonkowski talk with  Angela Hanscom about the importance of getting kids outside, away from overly structured activities and hovering adults. Angela is the best-selling author of Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children and the founder of Timbernook. Dan, Kim, and Angela talk about how our overly scheduled, overly supervised world is wrecking havoc on children's mental, emotional, and physical development, and why getting kids outside is the key to turning it around. As always, I welcome comments and questions on Twitter @BigIdeaEd Also mentioned in this episode:The REAL reason children fidget — and what we can do about it (TED Talk) by Angela HanscomMusic:Track: Sunflower — Soyb [Audio Library Release]Music provided by Audio Library PlusWatch: https://youtu.be/dG1U3NuR9PkFree Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/sunflower

Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist, the founder of TimberNook, and author of the best-selling book Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children.Show topics include:Outdoor playPlaygroundsSensory StimulationVestibular Systemand more!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/movrs)

Angela Hanscom, Author of Balanced and Barefoot and founder of Timbernook stops by to talk about play and movement.   Thanks for listening!   Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Click the links for more Jeff or Heather and find Heather's books here.

Angela Hanscom, Author of Balanced and Barefoot and founder of Timbernook stops by to talk about play and movement.   Thanks for listening!   Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Click the links for more Jeff or Heather and find Heather's books here.

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In this episode of The Anxious Child podcast, Occupational Therapist Angie Hanscom joins us. Angela is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, which focuses on nature-centered developmental programming in New England. She specializes in vestibular (balance) treatment and sensory integration. She is also the author of the book, Balanced & Barefoot, which discusses the effects of restricted movement and lack of outdoor playtime on overall sensory development in children. Today she tells us how to use her insights to help manage anxiety and promote healthier kids overall. Her website is www.timbernook.com/  The Anxious Child is the podcast for therapists and parents who are looking for ways to best help their child with anxiety. It is hosted by licensed psychotherapist Stephen Quinlan, who has over 20 years of experience. Please subscribe to the show for more great episodes. We would LOVE to hear from you! Get in touch on Instagram @theanxiouschildpodcast or at the website www.theanxiouschildpodcast.com where you can send us an email with your questions or thoughts which might be featured on an upcoming show! We try to respond to everyone, so don't be shy. Love the show? Leave a review! Check out our awesome sponsor Mount Genie! You really have to try their stuff. My smart home gadgets are WAY more organized now. Why add to anxiety with your mess of cords and electronics everywhere? Check them out at https://mountgenie.com/ and don't forget to use the code "ANXIETY10" for 10% off! Also, check out our newest sponsor BiOptimizers, and their magnesium breakthrough supplement. Reduce your stress levels and feel relaxed and at peace and sleep faster and deeper. Check them out at www.magbreakthrough.com/anxiety and don't forget to use the code "ANXIETY10" for 10% off! Want to support the show? Want a live coaching call with me? Check out our Patreon page. https://www.patreon.com/theanxiouschildpodcast Do us a solid and subscribe to the show and spread the word! Join our mailing list and get my ebook "Animal Assisted Therapy" free here: https://www.theanxiouschildpodcast.com/

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

SUMMARY Pediatric occupational therapist Angela Hanscom, author of “Balanced and Barefoot,” urges parents, teachers, and administrators to embrace “free play” for 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. As a 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 enjoy 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 with our whole body in an experience “Deep play” – play that involves purpose and teaches social skills “Vestibular sense” – 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., a stick, planks, 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 RECOMMENDATIONS Check out the Playgroundology website and blog. Listen to Nonfiction4Life podcast #36 with Richard Louv, author of Vitamin N: 500 Ways to Enrich the Health & Happiness of Your Family & Community. Connect with us! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Website Special thanks… Music Credit Sound Editing Credit

In this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with occupational therapist, Angela Hanscom about the importance of allowing kids to have unrestricted outdoor play and how to implement more of it. Angela is the founder of Timbernook and author of the book, Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children Learn more about and find Timbernook classes: www.timbernook.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimberNook.Camps --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/taylorkulik/support

Christa Thomas has Timbernook, an outdoor program that supports every aspect of the growing child and, she is the founder of Unplugged Adventures, a program that aims to support families, friends and community members by providing  meaningful experiences focusing on connections,  creativity and the great outdoors. Today we are talking about Nature Deficit Disorder and why all of our children literally need nature.

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)

#003-Can an overemphasis on keeping kids safe actually be causing more harm than good? This episode highlights how much has changed in the level of freedom and childhood experiences over the years and the long term implications that may result. This is a conversation with Brenda Richards, an occupational therapist who offers a program called Timbernook. The program uses nature-based play experiences to foster mental, emotional and physical health to kids of all abilities. We discuss:Some of the challenges in the current environment of allowing kids more responsibility and freedom to roam.Whether crime statistics match current perceptions of danger.Brenda's story of how she transitioned from working in a nursing home to opening her own private practice working with children.How a current trend in deficits of "typically developing" children may correlate with how kids are being raised including Container Baby Syndrome, safer playgrounds and a lack of unstructured, unsupervised outdoor play experiences.The benefits of mixed age group play and healthy risk taking.The hygiene hypothesis and other research of the benefits of outdoor playWhat the Timbernook philosophy and experience is and how it can benefit kids in the current climate.If you are interested in more information on Timbernook or The Center for LifeSkills, contact Brenda Richards, OTR/LBrenda.Richards@Timbernook.comgrow@center4lifeskills.comTimbernook of Greater ClevelandThanks for listening and please subscribe to the show. Music provided by “Farm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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)

Carrie Plesuk worked as a pediatric occupational therapist for seven years before welcoming her kids, now ages seven and five. Having always been a homebody and having dreamt of being a stay-at-home mom, she decided not to return to her job, instead staying home with her kids full-time. As her kids now reach school-age, Carrie is very gradually re-entering the workforce with a job that combines two of her passions…child development and the great outdoors. Working one half day per month as a TimberNook instructor and being able to bring her kids to work with her has been the perfect transition for Carrie. She is feeling ready for this next phase of life and is about to start the training program to become a TimberNook associate provider. In this episode: Choosing to stay home can involve intentional planning and decision making to make this option more feasible. Helpful tools in managing a stay-at-home mom juggle include having a village, a schedule, and “me time”. Remember your why and what's important to you and your family. Leaning into your choice for juggling motherhood and work can be tough when you are experiencing self doubt and other people's opinions.  Connect with Carrie: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carrie.plesuk Find out more about TimberNook of Greater Calgary: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimberNook-of-Greater-Calgary-196418557608088 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timbernookcalgary/ Website: https://www.timbernook.com/provider/timbernook-of-greater-calgary/ Magazine mentioned by Carrie: Today's Parent: https://www.todaysparent.com On this episode of The Part-Time Jungle Podcast, I had a great conversation with Carrie about the intentional planning and decision making that went into her choice of being a stay-at-home mom. Carrie shared how having a village, a schedule, and “me time” have been helpful tools in managing her SAHM juggle. She also talked about how remembering why she chose to be a stay-at-home mom helped her to lean into her choice and navigate her own self doubt as well as other people's opinions Carrie is so warm and easy to talk to and I am so appreciative of her openness and honesty in sharing her journey in navigating being a SAHM. I really enjoyed our conversation and I know that you will too! ALWAYS DREAMING OF BEING A SAHM Carrie has always been a homebody. She loves being at home. As well, Carrie shared that she always dreamt of being a stay at home mom since she was a little girl. She said that in this day and age, this may seem strange or different, but this was what she hoped to do for her future family. Carrie's mom stayed at home with her and her sisters when they were little and she loved it and felt lucky to have her mom at home.  MAKING A PLAN As Carrie got older, she thought about the reality of actually deciding to stay home and putting that into action as an adult. She thought about things like whether her future partner would agree and see value in it and also whether or not it would be financially feasible. Her desire to one day be a stay-at-home-mom even played into her decision to pursue a Bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy. She was interested in the field and thought she would love it. However, Carrie also found it attractive that she could get a four year degree and come out and have a career right away, as opposed to continuing to go to university for a program that would take longer. BEING INTENTIONAL Not long into dating her now husband, Carrie told him that she wanted to have two to three kids and that she really felt a strong, deep need to stay home and not go back to work when she had them, especially when they were young. He supported that decision and understood her need to do that. They are now married and have two children so he obviously didn't run the other way. Carrie shared that they also really planned for her to stay home. When she and her husband purchased their first house, before having kids,

Lisa Ditlefsen and I breakdown what play based learning means, how it fits into education and what benefits it has for child growth and development.Contact us!Email - coffeewithcarmen@mail.comTwitter @CoffeeWithCarm1Lisa Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MonarchMeadowsECA

In Episode 16 of Play it Forward, the delightful Angela Hanscom joins Lukas in a discussion about rich sensory outdoor play. Angela is the Founder of Timbernook, a global outdoor play organisation that inspires and challenges children through meaningful play. She has a background in Paediatric Occupational Therapy, is the author of Balanced and Barefoot and her TedTalk is a must-see for anyone passionate about getting more kids outdoors. Lukas and Angela discuss the important reasons for getting children outside, how engaging the senses help lay the foundation for learning and challenges, the outdoors offering endless opportunities for play, loose parts, and exposing children to the sensory experience. https://www.booktopia.com.au/balanced-and-barefoot-angela-j-hanscom/book/9781626253735.html https://www.timbernook.com/ Angela’s Ted Talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/angela_hanscom_the_real_reason_children_fidget_and_what_we_can_do_about_it

Over three years ago, long before I’d started 3 in 30 and really headed down the path of diving into parent education resources, I attended a presentation put on by my son Noah’s kindergarten about the importance of outdoor play for kids.  Like most moms, I already believed outdoor play was a good idea for my kids and tried to prioritize it when I could, but the presentation that night honestly blew me away. The presenter was a pediatric occupational therapist named Angela Hanscom (https://www.timbernook.com/) who explained in detail the ways that different systems of the body develop when kids are allowed to play and adventure outside--to run and jump and carry stuff and climb. She went on to present alarming data on how this generation of children is struggling much more than children in the past with gross and fine motor skills and other essential development of the body’s systems simply because they aren’t playing outdoors as much. I left the presentation feeling determined to make outside play a more central part of our family’s culture, and though we haven’t always been great about this in the years since, her presentation has always stayed with me--and whenever I start to feel like it’s just too hard to convince my kids to go outside and play, I think about Angela’s work and recommit to making it happen. I am so thrilled to have Angela Hanscom on 3 in 30 today to give this community a taste of the presentation that has stayed with me for all these years. 3 Takeaways for Helping Your Kids Play Outdoors 1) Make "loose parts" available to them. Remember, these are materials that can be used in multiple ways, such as sticks, sheets, boards, tires, and buckets. 2) Invite children over to play for the day, not just for a few hours. Give them time outside and loose parts and see what they come up with! 3) Purposefully stage the outdoor environment to invite play. You can place fort building supplies or mud kitchen supplies in an outdoor area and see if it inspires them to come up with something to do. Show Notes Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children (https://amzn.to/3aW1pQs) by Angela Hanscom Webpage: Timbernook (https://www.timbernook.com/) Facebook page: @Timbernook (https://www.facebook.com/TimberNook.Camps/?ref=bookmarks) Episodes You Might Also Like: Episode 88: Are Kids Today Harder Than They Were in the Past? (https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/katherine-reynolds-lewis/) Episode 40: How to Adventure As a Family (https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/family-adventure/) Episode 87: How to Find JOY with Your Children This Summer (https://3in30podcast.com/captivate-podcast/my3in30summer/) Announcement! Many thanks to this month's sponsor, Revolution Math (revolutionmath.com) , an innovative online program designed to help 2nd - 5th graders develop their math skills and an overall love of learning. You can try out Revolution Math with us this month for only $1 by using the code 3IN30. The month trial includes four one-hour classes and a complimentary learning kit mailed to your home!

With schools now closed for more than two-thirds of children across the nation because of the coronavirus pandemic, millions of American families are facing a brand-new reality: daily life without traditional school, organized sports and activities, and a nearly empty family schedule. And while these monumental shifts are not without plenty of challenges for families, there is one thing that may improve for children in the coming weeks: they may finally have time to play outside again!Back by popular demand (and one of our most popular episodes to date), host Stefanie Boucher, speaks with pediatric occupational therapist, international speaker, Timbernook founder, and author Angela Hanscom about how unrestrained physical movement and outdoor play are vital for your child’s cognitive and physical development - and why a lack of it may be (at least partly) to blame for today’s epidemic levels of attention deficits, as well as sensory and emotional disorders. Find out how much outdoor play kids really need, and get helpful tips for ensuring they get enough.About Our Guest:Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook – an award-winning nature-based program that has gained international popularity. She holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy, and an undergraduate degree in kinesiology (the study of movement) with a concentration in health fitness. Angela’s book, Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children, (New Harbinger Press, 2016) discusses the effects of restricted movement and lack of outdoor playtime on overall sensory and motor development in children. Angela keynotes conferences and conducts workshops for parents, educators, and clinicians all over the world. She and her work have been featured in Glamour magazine, The Washington Post, NPR, and Johnson & Johnson TEDx.Don't miss these great resources from Angela Hanscom!Hanscom, Angela. Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children, (New Harbinger Press, 2016). Hanscom, Angela. "The Real Reason Children Fidget - And What to Do About It." YouTube video, 25 Sep, 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXLaoDucF0k.TimberNook (outdoor/nature experiences for children), https://www.timbernook.com

With schools now closed for more than two-thirds of children across the nation because of the coronavirus pandemic, millions of American families are facing a brand-new reality: daily life without traditional school, organized sports and activities, and a nearly empty family schedule. And while these monumental shifts are not without plenty of challenges for families, there is one thing that may improve for children in the coming weeks: they may finally have time to play outside again!Back by popular demand (and one of our most popular episodes to date), host Stefanie Boucher, speaks with pediatric occupational therapist, international speaker, Timbernook founder, and author Angela Hanscom about how unrestrained physical movement and outdoor play are vital for your child’s cognitive and physical development - and why a lack of it may be (at least partly) to blame for today’s epidemic levels of attention deficits, as well as sensory and emotional disorders. Find out how much outdoor play kids really need, and get helpful tips for ensuring they get enough.About Our Guest:Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook – an award-winning nature-based program that has gained international popularity. She holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy, and an undergraduate degree in kinesiology (the study of movement) with a concentration in health fitness. Angela’s book, Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children, (New Harbinger Press, 2016) discusses the effects of restricted movement and lack of outdoor playtime on overall sensory and motor development in children. Angela keynotes conferences and conducts workshops for parents, educators, and clinicians all over the world. She and her work have been featured in Glamour magazine, The Washington Post, NPR, and Johnson & Johnson TEDx.Don't miss these great resources from Angela Hanscom!Hanscom, Angela. Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children, (New Harbinger Press, 2016). Hanscom, Angela. "The Real Reason Children Fidget - And What to Do About It." YouTube video, 25 Sep, 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXLaoDucF0k.TimberNook (outdoor/nature experiences for children), https://www.timbernook.com

Devon Karchut, a mom of an almost six year old boy, is a pediatric physiotherapist with a passion for the great outdoors that she enjoys in her personal life and now in her professional life as the owner of TimberNook of Greater Calgary, a nature play program for kids. In this episode:  Taking an area of passion and making it into a dream job Boredom, unstructured, creative play, and downtime for kids amidst the juggle of school responsibilities and extracurricular activities Filling our buckets as moms with our own interests and pursuits outside of work and family life. Connect with Devon and TimberNook of Greater Calgary: Instagram: @timbernookcalgary https://www.instagram.com/timbernookcalgary/ Facebook: @timbernookofgreatercalgary https://www.facebook.com/TimberNook-of-Greater-Calgary-196418557608088 Website: https://www.timbernook.com/provider/timbernook-of-greater-calgary/

Today’s question is: Can you learn how to be a better parent?  I welcome two women who will help make us better parents. First I have Dr. Adelia Moore who is a psychologist and author of the book Being the Grownup: Love, Limits, and the Natural Authority of Parenthood. She was once a guest on Mister Roger’s Neighborhood. Watch here .  She also wrote about it in The Atlantic Magazine. twitter.com/AdeliaMoorePhD And after my conversation with Dr. Moore I’ll share my great chat with Angie Hanscom who is the author of  "Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children"  Angie is also the creator and director of a program called TimberNook was designed as the vehicle to get children outdoors in sensory-rich experiences that inspire, restore, and challenge the mind and the body.  twitter.com/Timbernook    

Angela Hanscom, Author of Balanced and Barefoot and founder of Timbernook stops by to talk about play and movement.   Thanks for listening!   Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Click the links for more Jeff or Heather and find Heather’s books here.

Angela Hanscom, Author of Balanced and Barefoot and founder of Timbernook stops by to talk about play and movement.   Thanks for listening!   Like the show? Consider supporting our work by becoming a Patron, shopping our Amazon Link, or sharing it with someone who might enjoy it. You can leave a comment or ask a question here. Click the links for more Jeff or Heather and find Heather’s books here.

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    

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Children do best with at least three hours active play every day, according to occupational therapist Angela Hanscom, and the many of today's kids who don't get that are weaker and less able to concentrate than previous generations.

Children do best with at least three hours active play every day, according to occupational therapist Angela Hanscom, and the many of today's kids who don't get that are weaker and less able to concentrate than previous generations.

Do your kids spend as much time playing outside as you did when you were young? According to experts, probably not. It’s rare these days for kids to spend entire afternoons rolling down hills, climbing trees, or enjoying lengthy recesses at school where they swing too high and push merry-go-rounds too fast. Instead, these once-classic childhood activities have been replaced by adult-supervised ones, such as organized sports, accelerated academics, and of course, screen time. We’ve done this, of course, because we largely believe that kids are safer this way. But could our attempts to keep kids out of harm’s way be hindering their development? Tune in as Exceptional Parenting Podcast host, Stefanie Boucher, speaks with pediatric occupational therapist, international speaker, Timbernook founder, and author Angela Hanscom about how unrestrained physical movement and outdoor play are vital for your child’s cognitive and physical development - and why a lack of it may be (at least partly) to blame for today’s epidemic levels of attention deficits, as well as sensory and emotional disorders. About Our Guest:Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook – an award-winning nature-based program that has gained international popularity. She holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy, and an undergraduate degree in kinesiology (the study of movement) with a concentration in health fitness. Angela’s book, Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children, (New Harbinger Press, 2016) discusses the effects of restricted movement and lack of outdoor playtime on overall sensory and motor development in children. Angela keynotes conferences and conducts workshops for parents, educators, and clinicians all over the world. She and her work have been featured in Glamour magazine, The Washington Post, NPR, and Johnson & Johnson TEDx.Don't miss these great resources from Angela Hanscom!Hanscom, Angela. Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children, (New Harbinger Press, 2016). Hanscom, Angela. "The Real Reason Children Fidget - And What to Do About It." YouTube video, 25 Sep, 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXLaoDucF0k.TimberNook (outdoor/nature experiences for children), https://www.timbernook.com

Do your kids spend as much time playing outside as you did when you were young? According to experts, probably not. It’s rare these days for kids to spend entire afternoons rolling down hills, climbing trees, or enjoying lengthy recesses at school where they swing too high and push merry-go-rounds too fast. Instead, these once-classic childhood activities have been replaced by adult-supervised ones, such as organized sports, accelerated academics, and of course, screen time. We’ve done this, of course, because we largely believe that kids are safer this way. But could our attempts to keep kids out of harm’s way be hindering their development? Tune in as Exceptional Parenting Podcast host, Stefanie Boucher, speaks with pediatric occupational therapist, international speaker, Timbernook founder, and author Angela Hanscom about how unrestrained physical movement and outdoor play are vital for your child’s cognitive and physical development - and why a lack of it may be (at least partly) to blame for today’s epidemic levels of attention deficits, as well as sensory and emotional disorders. About Our Guest:Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook – an award-winning nature-based program that has gained international popularity. She holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy, and an undergraduate degree in kinesiology (the study of movement) with a concentration in health fitness. Angela’s book, Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children, (New Harbinger Press, 2016) discusses the effects of restricted movement and lack of outdoor playtime on overall sensory and motor development in children. Angela keynotes conferences and conducts workshops for parents, educators, and clinicians all over the world. She and her work have been featured in Glamour magazine, The Washington Post, NPR, and Johnson & Johnson TEDx.Don't miss these great resources from Angela Hanscom!Hanscom, Angela. Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children, (New Harbinger Press, 2016). Hanscom, Angela. "The Real Reason Children Fidget - And What to Do About It." YouTube video, 25 Sep, 2018, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXLaoDucF0k.TimberNook (outdoor/nature experiences for children), https://www.timbernook.com

Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, which focuses on nature-centered developmental programming in New England. Angela holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy and an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology (the study of movement) with a concentration in health fitness. She specializes in vestibular (balance) treatment and sensory integration. She is also the author of the book, Balanced & Barefoot, which discusses the effects of restricted movement and lack of outdoor playtime on overall sensory development in children. TEDX Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXLaoDucF0k https://www.timbernook.com/

In this episode of the Thriving Children Podcast, Clare speaks with Angela Hanscom, a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and author of 'Balanced and Barefoot. How unrestricted outdoor play makes for strong, confident, and capable children'.Nature is at the centre of everything Angela does, and so too with this conversation. From the developmental benefits of being outdoors, to how to encourage reluctant children to be in the elements, this is a delightful conversation about children and their wellbeing. Links for this episode:Balanced and Barefoot by Angela HanscomTimbernook website - www.Timbernook.comTimbernook on Facebook

Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, an internationally recognized program in the United States and New Zealand. She is also the author of Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. Angela has been featured on the Children & Nature Network, Huffington Post, MindShift, Babble.com, NPR's Education blog, the DIY Network, The Jerusalem Post, Times of India, Johnson & Johnson TEDx Talks, and is a frequent contributor to the Washington Post Answer Sheet. If you want to see more from Angela, here is her website: http://www.balancedandbarefoot.com/

This week, Rhiannon speaks with Angela Hanscom, a paediatric Occupational Therapist based in the US and founder of Timbernook – an award winning developmental nature based program. Angela is extremely passionate about reconnecting children with nature and her book ‘Balanced and Barefoot’ highlights the importance of nature based play. Angela tells of how she first Listen In The post HBH 4: The Therapeutic Benefits Of Nature with Angela Hanscom appeared first on The Wellness Couch.

What are the best practices for introducing writing to young children? When should we start? Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @NotJustCute @timbernook #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, an internationally recognized program and author of Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. Amanda Morgan, MS, has nearly 20 years of experience teaching children, parents, and teachers in a variety of environments. She currently writes at the blog, Not Just Cute.

Kelly Mouat from the children's programme TimberNook talks about the benefits of adventurous outdoor learning.

Kelly Mouat from the children's programme TimberNook talks about the benefits of adventurous outdoor learning.

If you've ever wondered whether outdoor play matters, this episode will confirm why taking kids outside is critical to learning. Follow: @bamradionetwork @raepica1 @triciahshelton @easycda #edchat #edreform #ece #earlyed #AskingWhatIf Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, an internationally recognized program and author of Balanced & Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children. Debra Pierce is a professor of Early Childhood Education at Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana abd author of The CDA Prep Guide, and a site that provides help and support for care providers earning the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential on the site.

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

Kevin and Lily are back with more from Laura Figueroa, a pediatric Occupational Therapist and Timbernook provider, talking about what’s so special about learning through the great outdoors. Laura talks about encouraging creative thinking through open-ended outdoor play and discusses why it’s important to avoid overscheduling childhood. Learn about TimberNook’s creative outdoor programs here. To find out […] The post Curiosity Forever #3: What’s So Special About Playing Outdoors? appeared first on Curiosity Pack.

Kevin and Lily are back with more from Laura Figueroa, a pediatric Occupational Therapist and Timbernook provider, talking about what’s so special about learning through the great outdoors. Laura talks about encouraging creative thinking through open-ended outdoor play and discusses why it’s important to avoid overscheduling childhood. Learn about TimberNook’s creative outdoor programs here. To find out […] The post Curiosity Forever #3: What’s So Special About Playing Outdoors? appeared first on Curiosity Pack.

Kevin & Lily talk with Laura Figueroa, a pediatric Occupational Therapist and TimberNook provider, about the importance of free play. In recent years the amount of time kids spend playing has gone down while the amount of sensory issues kids are having has dramatically increased (yes, they’re related). Laura shares why we should prioritize free play […] The post Curiosity Forever #2: Why We Should Let Kids Run Wild appeared first on Curiosity Pack.

Kevin & Lily talk with Laura Figueroa, a pediatric Occupational Therapist and TimberNook provider, about the importance of free play. In recent years the amount of time kids spend playing has gone down while the amount of sensory issues kids are having has dramatically increased (yes, they’re related). Laura shares why we should prioritize free play […] The post Curiosity Forever #2: Why We Should Let Kids Run Wild appeared first on Curiosity Pack.

To those who believe that sitting still and paying attention equals learning, fidgeting is simply an undesirable student behavior. Others see much more. Join this fascinating discussion. Follow: @timbernook @mzteachuh @bodymindchild @bamradionetwork Dr. Dustin Sarver is a licensed Clinical Psychologist and researcher at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in the Department of Pediatrics. His clinical and research interests are in the assessment and treatment of ADHD and its consequences. Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, which focuses on nature-centered developmental programming in New England. She is also the author of the upcoming nonfiction book, Balanced & Barefoot, which discusses the effects of restricted movement and lack of outdoor playtime on overall sensory development in children.  Melanie Link Taylor teaches both general ed. and Special Ed. She blogs on education topics MzTeachuh.blogspot.com.

Susan Chandler talks with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist, creator of TimberNook camps, and an outspoken advocate for the importance of getting kids moving in the outdoors and learning through play, about how changes in playground equipment and recess are impacting kid's learning and development.

Susan Chandler talks with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist, creator of TimberNook camps, and an outspoken advocate for the importance of getting kids moving in the outdoors and learning through play, about how changes in playground equipment and recess are impacting kid's learning and development.

Susan Chandler talks with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist and creator of TimberNook, about the power of moving and playing in the outdoors for the development of the whole and healthy child.

Susan Chandler talks with Angela Hanscom, pediatric occupational therapist and creator of TimberNook, about the power of moving and playing in the outdoors for the development of the whole and healthy child.