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This collection of free toolkits, reports, infographics and advocacy tools is designed to help you or your organization connect children, families and communities to nature. Please check back often. We add and update resources regularly!
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Research studies included in this annotated bibliography support the understanding that connecting children with nature promotes their mental health and well-being and that this can be especially helpful for children who need to cope with stressful adverse conditions and the emotional responses that their life situations evoke.
Research studies included in this annotated bibliography support the understanding that connecting children with nature promotes their mental health and well-being and that this can be especially helpful for children who need to cope with stressful adverse conditions and the emotional responses that their life situations evoke.
The tools and resources compiled help cities and partners achieve these goals with a particular focus on equity so all children regardless of race or income have access to nature’s benefits.
Time in nature can be a powerful antidote to the negative impacts of trauma and stress in children’s lives. When family service providers incorporate nature into their therapeutic work, children and families experience a wide range of benefits, including improved mental and physical health, stronger relationships, better communication, reduced stress, and healing from trauma.
The evidence-based resources in this toolkit were developed in partnership with Casey Family Programs, a national leader in social work practice.
Dudley Edmondson was a young kid when he learned about the power of nature. The writer and photographer experienced a lot of challenges while he was...
In today’s rapidly digitizing world, our youths’ lives are increasingly dominated by screens. As of the time of writing this article, we are observing a concerning upward...
As we approach another Earth Day, it's a great time to teach kids about the importance of caring for our planet – and to get them actively...
This Digest offers evidence-based suggestions for using nature to promote the mental health and resilience of children impacted by adversity.
After years of excuses and worry, a family finally goes camping together — and loves it. Kids who sometimes struggle to connect find that conversation flows a little more...
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