It's easy to blame the nature-deficit disorder on the kids' or the parents' back, but they also need the help of urban planners, schools, libraries and other community agents to find nature that's accessible. Richard Louv accessibleagentback share on social
Leave part of the yard rough. Don't manicure everything. Small children in particular love to turn over rocks and find bugs, and give them some space to do that. Take your child fishing. Take your child on hikes. Richard Louv bugchildfind share on social
As a species, we are most animated when our days and nights on Earth are touched by the natural world. We can find immeasurable joy in the birth of a child, a great work of art, or falling in love. Richard Louv animateartbirth Change image and share on social
Mothers tend to be more direct. Fathers talk to other fathers about their kids more metaphorically. It's a different way of communication. Richard Louv communicationdirectfather Change image and share on social