Pediatricians and nature experts Pooja Sarin Tandon and Danette Swanson Glassy make the convincing case that children and families will be happier, healthier, and more resilient when they spend time in nature.Third Place Books is delighted to welcome Dr. Pooja Sarin Tandon and Dr. Danette Swanson Glassy to our Lake Forest Park store for a discussion of their new book, Digging Into Nature: Outdoor Adventures for Happier and Healthier Kids, addressing the importance of nature for children’s health at every age from infancy through adolescence. This event is free and open to the public.
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About Digging Into Nature. . .
Pediatricians and nature experts Pooja Sarin Tandon and Danette Swanson Glassy make the convincing case that children and families will be happier, healthier, and more resilient when they spend time in nature. They offer a wealth of suggestions for nature-based activities and suggestions for overcoming common challenges busy families face when trying to increase their outdoor time. The authors address the importance of nature for children’ s health at every age from infancy through adolescence and link their suggested activities to key developmental milestones. Digging Into Nature takes an inclusive approach, providing practical tips for parents of children with special health care needs, chronic health conditions, and cultural considerations to help all children reap the gifts that the great outdoors offer.
Praise for Digging Into Nature. . .
"What a good and useful book this is!"
—Nancy Pearl, librarian and author of George & Lizzie and the Book Lust series
"Overflowing with useful tips and insightful research, Digging Into Nature offers a fun guide for coaxing even the most reluctant children—and their parents—outside and enjoying "green time.""
—Michaeleen Doucleff, author of Hunt, Gather, Parent
"A practical and also inspirational trail guide to finding ways out into nature for all children, and thereby enriching their health and well-being."
—Perri Klass, MD, FAAP, coauthor of Quirky Kids: Understanding and Supporting Your Child With Developmental Differences
"Reading this fine book will serve not only as an informative guide but also as a balm and encouragement to anyone who takes children, and themselves, into the wonderment of nature."
—Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature-Deficit Disorder
Danette Swanson Glassy, MD, FAAP, is a primary care pediatrician and child advocate. She is the cofounder and board president of the nonprofit BestStart Washington and leads its Project Nature initiative—a program to support pediatric medical professionals as they encourage children to spend time in nature. She is the coeditor of Caring for Our Children. Dr. Glassy lives in the Seattle area and enjoys exploring nature in the Pacific Northwest with her 2 grandchildren.
Pooja Sarin Tandon, MD, MPH, FAAP, is a general pediatrician and researcher at the Seattle Children’s Hospital, an associate professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine, and the director of health at the Trust for Public Land. She has published widely on the importance of physical activity, outdoor time, and nature contact for health. She lives in the Seattle area with her husband and 2 children.
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17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA, United States, Washington 98155
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