EP 25: From Balanced and Barefoot to TimberNook: Why Outdoor Play is Essential with Angela Hanscom

Today’s guest is someone who changed the way I view childhood development. Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist, the founder of TimberNook, and the author of one of my favorite parenting books, Balanced and Barefoot. In this episode, Angela and I dive deep into the neuroscience behind nature play, how over-structured environments are hurting our kids, and why kids need boredom, movement, risk—and dirt.If you’ve ever questioned why your child fidgets, climbs trees, or melts down indoors—but thrives in nature—this episode will connect the dots and give you real tools to support their development.Balanced and Barefoot is a must-read and TimberNook is a movement more parents and educators need to know about. Let’s restore childhood—one mud pie at a time.Where to find Angela Hanscom:🔗 Website: https://timbernook.com📘 Book: Balanced and Barefoot📱 Instagram: @timbernook_globalWhere you can find me: Show notes InstagramRead the blogShop my activity guides and free downloads*Some of the links in this  post are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission (at no extra cost to you) if you decide to make a purchase. I only share products and brands I genuinely love and use with my own family. Thanks for supporting My Outdoorsy Mom!