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
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
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
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
Kids are plugged into some sort of electronic medium 44 hours per week. Richard Louv electronichourkid Change image and share on social
Natural playgrounds may decrease bullying. Richard Louv bullydecreasenatural Change image and share on social
Green exercise improves psychological health. Richard Louv exercisegreenhealth Change image and share on social
By bringing nature into our lives, we invite humility. Richard Louv bringhumilityinvite Change image and share on social
