Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident, and Capable Children

While the first chapter is a bit repetitive, summarizing common concerns and issues that are arising in children today, this is overall an excellent read. Well researched, easy to read, with numerous ideas for encouraging sensory development through play for children of all ages. I highly recommend this for any parent or caregiver, early childhood educator, and even teachers.

Muy buen libro, te abre la perspectiva si quieres ayudar a tus hijos a aprender mejor.

Excellent book about the importance of playing outdoors. Very easy to read. I loved the chapter about the evolution of the playgrounds between the middle of the 20th century and today.

Great Book! Such an important message! I loved this book! Although, I did find that it got repetitive. By the middle of the book the author had already persuaded me that independent outdoor play was VITAL in the development of my children in a crazy number of ways. I joke with my Mom friends that this book, "Made me want to put my child outside in the mud and leave her there to play until she's 18."This is EASILY in my top 5 books to recommend to new Moms.

Angie has done a remarkable job clearly explaining what is going on developmentally with kids today! As a licensed mental heath practitioner, I have witnessed exactly what she describes observing in classrooms. I am seeing kids younger and younger with struggles just as Angie describes. I had no idea until reading this book that there could be another answer other than ADHD, or ODD or Anxiety/Depression. All terms and diagnosis that are too alarming to give to little kids. We can help kids when we know what we are dealing with, but just to put them on meds so they can sit in a classroom isn't the answer. Angie, as an OT has truly hit on something in this fantastic book. I highly recommend this book to everyone but especially parents, teachers and school administrators. Thank you Angie for your beautiful book, your hard core research and your dedication to kids!