How to Raise a Wild Child

I ran into the same problem I come across in most parenting books- too much background information and scientific evidence, not enough practical advice. It feels like preaching to the choir when the author spends 90% of the book trying to convince me how important nature is. I already know. That's w......more

Dr. Scott, delightful dork of Dinosaur Train, is here to play Mr. Wizard to the newest generation of couch-potato kids (and their parents, too). 3 stars. Part nature memoir, part environmental treatise, part parenting guide. Little new in the way of suggestions, but the author's enthusiasm is catchin......more

So first a disclaimer: I did not actually read every page of this book. I read several chapters and skimmed others, but I feel as though I did read enough to write a fair review. Part of my reason for disliking this book is my own fault. I focused much more on the first part of the title ("How to Rai......more

If your kids ever watched Dinosaur Train on PBS then they probably already met Dr. Scott. This book is often for sale in the Kindle store store and I highly recommend parents pick it up. Paleontologist Scott offers practical advice for providing a nature education for children of all ages in all loc......more

I love parts of this book. As a child development grad, nature educator, and mom to six, I agree wholeheartedly that free play is where connection happens. Experiences and environment shape us. I also agree that technology can be a valuable tool to connecting with nature, in moderation. Sampson right......more