Louv, Richard

Offers a range of over five hundred activities for readers eager to share nature with their children, so that their children will not suffer from nature-deficit disorder.

"The author shows how cultivating the powerful, mysterious, and fragile bond between humans and other animals can improve our mental, physical, and spiritual health, protect our planet, and serve as an antidote to the loneliness of our species"--Provided by publisher.

Directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today's children to some disturbing childhood trends, such as rises in obesity, attention deficit disorder, and depression, arguing that children's obsession with the latest technology have led them to underappreciate nature.

Argues that humans have become so dependent on technology they lost touch with the restorative power of nature, identifies seven concepts that demonstrate this power, and encourages people to tap into those powers and reconnect with the natural world.

Directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today's children to some disturbing childhood trends, such as rises in obesity, Attention Deficit Disorder, and depression, arguing that children's obsession with the latest technology have led them to underappreciate nature.

Directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today's children to some disturbing childhood trends, such as rises in obesity, Attention Deficit Disorder, and depression, arguing that children's obsession with the latest technology have led them to underappreciate nature.

Directly links the lack of nature in the lives of today's children to some disturbing childhood trends, such as rises in obesity, Attention Deficit Disorder, and depression, arguing that children's obsession with the latest technology have led them to underappreciatenature.

Explores the web of life that connects people to one another, looking at the strands of nature, childhood, adulthood, spirit, purpose, and community; and discusses the need to build strong relationships with family members, friends, and business associates.

Argues that a strong connection to nature is essential for human health and outlines seven precepts that demonstrate how to draw on the restorative powers of nature to boost mental sharpness, promote wellness, and strengthen human bonds.