We are telling our kids that nature is in the past and it probably doesn't count anymore, the future is in electronics, the boogeyman is in the woods, and playing outdoors is probably illicit and possibly illegal. Richard Louv anymoreboogeymancount share on social
Other species help children develop empathy. Richard Louv childdevelopempathy Change image and share on social
If war occurs, that positive adult contact in every shape is needed more than ever. It will be a matter of emotional life and death. There's not a handy one-minute way of talking to your kid about war. Richard Louv adultcontactdeath share on social
How can our kids really understand the moral complexities of being alive if they are not allowed to engage in those complexities outdoors? Richard Louv aliveallowcomplexity Change image and share on social
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
By bringing nature into our lives, we invite humility. Richard Louv bringhumilityinvite Change image and share on social
Time spent in nature is the most cost-effective and powerful way to counteract the burnout and sort of depression that we feel when we sit in front of a computer all day. Richard Louv burnoutcomputercost Change image and share on social
A lot of people think they need to give up nature to become adults but that's not true. However, you have to be careful how you describe and define 'nature.' Richard Louv adultcarefuldefine Change image and 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
There's a generation now that didn't grow up in nature. Some of these adults are parents and they know that nature is good for their kids but they don't know where to start. Richard Louv adultgenerationgood Change image and share on social
