Until the streetlights come on : how a return to play brightens our present and prepares kids for an uncertain future Cover Image

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Until the streetlights come on : how a return to play brightens our present and prepares kids for an uncertain future / Ginny Yurich, MEd.

Summary:

"In a tech-saturated world, a return to outdoor play is exactly what our children need. Founder of 1000 Hours Outside shows parents how to help their kids discover the fun -- not to mention the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual benefits -- that awaits them beyond the four walls of their home." -- Provided by publisher.

Record details

ISBN: 9781540903402
ISBN: 1540903400
Physical Description: 223 pages ; 23 cm
Publisher: Grand Rapids, Michigan : Baker Books, a division of Baker Publishing Group, [2023]
Copyright: ©2023

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 213-223)

Formatted Contents Note:

Introduction -- A great divide : the widening chasm between virtual and real -- Slow down and gain more : what happens when you stop believing play is frivolous -- Rescue childhood and save your sanity : what play unlocks -- Bored to tears : uncover the gifts that boredom gives -- Good day, sunshine : light as a guide for our bodies -- There's a lid for every pot : how play enhances social skills -- The art of building a family : defining what you want for your days -- I don't remember the quadratic formula : create learning that lasts -- The dynamic duo : the transformative power of free play in nature -- Conclusion.