Angela Hanscom

Angela Hanscom, a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook, highlights the dire consequences of restricted movement in modern childhood. She advocates for outdoor play as essential for children’s neurological and emotional development, arguing that activities like climbing and spinning are vital. Hanscom stresses that daily outdoor movement can be transformative, linking it to improvements in mental health and joy. Her insights urge parents and educators to prioritize unstructured play and rethink traditional approaches to child development.

Angela Hanscom, author of Balanced and Barefoot discusses the challenges children face today including play deprivation and reduced outdoor time. She emphasizes the critical role of movement and unstructured play for children's physical and neurological development. Hanscom advocates for prioritizing outdoor playtime and engaging with the natural world for children to truly thrive.

Joelle Hanscom shares her screen-free childhood experiences, highlighting the challenges of digital-heavy high school life. She advocates for outdoor play fostering resilience and independence. The episode discusses risk-taking, parental trust, and the significance of unstructured play for children's development.