How to Raise a Wild Child
by Scott Sampson
Your kid doesn't need a forest. They need twenty minutes outside.
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you live in a city and want your child to have a relationship with the natural world but don't know where to start
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Sampson is a paleontologist who watched a generation of children grow up disconnected from the natural world and decided to do something about it. This is not a book about wilderness survival or expensive outdoor gear — it is a practical guide to helping children connect with nature wherever they are, including urban sidewalks and apartment balconies. He argues that nature connection is not a luxury but a developmental necessity, and that parents don't need to be outdoorsy to make it happen. The most accessible nature-connection parenting book and the one that most honestly meets urban and suburban parents where they actually live.
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