Episode 348: Nature Deficit Disorder

As the days cool down with the autumn season, it is a great time to explore the outdoors. Andrew and Julie focus this week's podcast on the importance for children to spend time in the natural world. Recounting stories from his childhood, Andrew shares the powerful impact that nature has had on his life. He discusses modern impediments to spending time in nature and offers practical ways families can prioritize exposure to the natural environment.
Referenced Materials
Nature Deficit Disorder audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Last Child in the Woods by Richard Louv
Children & Nature Network
Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
Bud & Me by Alta Abernathy
Little Britches by Ralph Moody
Paper and Pen audio talk by Andrew Pudewa
1000 Hours Outside™
Transcript of Podcast Episode 348
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