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1KHO 106: Pave Highways in a Child's Brain Through Nature Play | Kim Wilson, Nature's Path O.T.

1KHO 106: Pave Highways in a Child's Brain Through Nature Play | Kim Wilson, Nature's Path O.T.

FromThe 1000 Hours Outside Podcast


1KHO 106: Pave Highways in a Child's Brain Through Nature Play | Kim Wilson, Nature's Path O.T.

FromThe 1000 Hours Outside Podcast

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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Dec 27, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

This one includes it all. Kim covers the three sensory systems we need to know about: proprioceptive, interoception, and vestibular. She explains why kids move in the ways that they do and what their bodies are trying to accomplish through those movements. Kim walks us through occupational services for children - what the purposes are and how therapy services can help. She talks about sensory processing disorders and how nature is such a therapeutic setting. We talk a lot in this episode about the importance of balance throughout the entirety of life and ways we can continue to work on our balance through older age. We also hit those first three years of life and the vast benefits of nature connectedness.  Nature gives a new toolbox every season. Get your notepad and pen ready for this one!! It'll be one you save and share for sure. Find more about Kim at https://naturespathot.com/ Kim is also on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/natures.path.ot/ (@natures.path.ot)
Released:
Dec 27, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Childhood is finite at just shy of 9.5 million minutes. We only get one shot at it. One of the biggest decisions we make is how we will use that time. Research has confirmed time and time again that what children are naturally and unabashedly drawn to, unrestricted outside play, contributes extensively to every area of childhood development. The importance here cannot be understated. Every year we aim to match nature time with the average amount of American kid screen time (which is currently 1200 hours per year). Have a goal. Track your time outside. Take back childhood. Inspire others.