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

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Review: Loved this book - I loved how this book was written from a therapist point of view. It has great points in it, that kids need to be outside and need to challenge themselves and their bodies. They are not meant to sit in a chair all day. They need to explore and discover things. Highly recommend this book.
Review: Should Be Required Reading - This should be read by every parent, teacher, educator, nurse, doctor, therapist, day care employee, babysitter, and anyone else who is charged with taking care of children in any capacity. The author describes in plain English backed by science how children learn through play and how to become independent functioning adults they need to develop independence and responsibility as children. Some of the information presented is very basic and to more educated readers may seem too basic. However, I work in a job where we see children who are struggling with every diagnosis from ADD to sensory integration issues. I have met the parents and many do not know even the basics of anatomy. Therefore, this book is appropriate for those people who know nothing about anatomy and child development to those who have a good basic understanding but want more specifics. It is very easy to read, uses a conversational style and lots of stories and examples of how to apply the science to grow healthy, capable children who have less rage and anxiety than it seems the majority of children in our country today.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #43,460 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #45 in Medical Child Psychology #48 in Family Activity #97 in Popular Child Psychology |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,011) |
| Dimensions  | 6 x 0.75 x 8.75 inches |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 1626253730 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1626253735 |
| Item Weight  | 2.31 pounds |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 256 pages |
| Publication date  | April 22, 2016 |
| Publisher  | New Harbinger Publications |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Loved this book
*by S***H on October 9, 2024*

I loved how this book was written from a therapist point of view. It has great points in it, that kids need to be outside and need to challenge themselves and their bodies. They are not meant to sit in a chair all day. They need to explore and discover things. Highly recommend this book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Should Be Required Reading
*by L***R on June 27, 2016*

This should be read by every parent, teacher, educator, nurse, doctor, therapist, day care employee, babysitter, and anyone else who is charged with taking care of children in any capacity. The author describes in plain English backed by science how children learn through play and how to become independent functioning adults they need to develop independence and responsibility as children. Some of the information presented is very basic and to more educated readers may seem too basic. However, I work in a job where we see children who are struggling with every diagnosis from ADD to sensory integration issues. I have met the parents and many do not know even the basics of anatomy. Therefore, this book is appropriate for those people who know nothing about anatomy and child development to those who have a good basic understanding but want more specifics. It is very easy to read, uses a conversational style and lots of stories and examples of how to apply the science to grow healthy, capable children who have less rage and anxiety than it seems the majority of children in our country today.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Must read for parents of young children!
*by K***. on April 2, 2025*

Great read! First book I have finished in years. Puts a lot into perspective of the ever changing world for children, and breaks down how important nature and play is! Helped me realize what is useful to my young children

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