Wild Child: The Impact of Nature on Childhood Development

from Wildly Curious · host Katy Reiss, Laura Fawks Lapole, with Guest Melissa McCue-McGrath

Send us Fan MailIn this heartwarming episode of Wildly Curious (formerly For the Love of Nature), hosts Katy Reiss and Laura Fawks Lapole, joined by guest Melissa from Bewilder, dive into the importance of nature in childhood. They share personal stories and reflect on how spending time outdoors shaped their lives and how they are now using nature to positively impact their own children. From exploring the woods to the challenges of parenting in the digital age, this episode explores why getting kids outside is crucial for their emotional, physical, and mental well-being. Tune in to hear about the joys, challenges, and lifelong benefits of fostering a connection with nature early in life.Be sure to catch Melissa's podcast BewilderBeasts: https://bewilderbeastspod.podcastpage.io/ Support the show🎉 Support us on Patreon to keep the episodes coming! 🪼🦤🧠 For more laughs, catch us on YouTube!Track a real wild animal. Support conservation. Feel slightly cooler than you did five seconds ago. Visit the Fahlo tracking bracelets website to get 20% off tracking bracelets with code WildlyKaty.

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