Nature Deficit Disorder

“Nature-deficit disorder is not an official diagnosis but a way of viewing the problem,
and describes the human costs of alienation from nature, among them:
 diminished use of the senses, attention difficulties, and higher rates of physical and emotional illnesses.
The disorder can be detected in individuals, families, and communities."
— Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods




A must-read, thought-provoking book for any parent or caregiver is Richard Louv's
Last Child in the Woods: Saving our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder.
One of the fundamental and disturbing truths Mr. Louv discovered is that our children today actually have very little contact with the natural world.  His years of research and work to bring this to the attention of parents, educators, healthcare workers, and government have helped start a movement to reconnect children (and adults) to nature.  
Visit the Children and Nature Network website. 

As we strive to raise the next generation with respect for the natural world, we must make sure they have their own connection to it.  This comes from first-hand experiences.  Mr. Louv's book also illustrates the cognitive, emotional and health benefits children receive from being in nature.  These experiences actually involve all of the senses, stimulate brain growth, and ease stress.  We could all benefit greatly from these each day.

Get Dirty!


Get Wet!


Try Something New!


Have Fun!



Nature Deficit Disorder is even recognized on Education.com, which has an entire section now devoted to the topic of environmental education.
 
Summer is here!  Get out and enjoy it with your family!

Connect your kids to nature and science!

Go Camping!











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