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Addressing the pervasive longing for meaning and fulfillment in this time of crisis, Nature and the Human Soul introduces a visionary ecopsychology of human development that reveals how fully and creatively we can mature when soul and wild nature guide us. Depth psychologist and wilderness guide Bill Plotkin presents a model for a human life span rooted in the cycles and qualities of the natural world, a blueprint for individual development that ultimately yields a strategy for cultural transformation.

The Nature Principle presents a compelling case that a conscious reconnection to nature can make us whole again and that the future will belong to nature-smart individuals, families, businesses, and communities. Supported by evidence from emerging empirical and theoretical research and eye-opening anecdotes, Louv shows that when we tap into the powers of the natural world we can boost mental acuity and creativity, heal illness, broaden our compassion, and strengthen human bonds.

“There is no good way to state these facts, which must be acknowledged. My husband and I had two children and lost them both: Vincent in 2017, at sixteen, James in 2024, at nineteen. Both chose suicide, and both died not far from home.” There is no good way to say this—because words fall short. It takes only an instant for death to become fact, “a single point in a timeline.” Living now on this single point, Li turns to thinking and reasoning and searching for words that might hold a place for James.

In the era of screens and devices, the average American spends 90 percent of their time indoors, and children are no exception. Not only does this phenomenon have consequences for kids’ physical and mental health, it jeopardizes their ability to understand and engage with anything beyond the built environment. Thankfully, with the right mind-set, families can find beauty, meaning, and connection in a life lived outdoors. Here, outdoors expert Steven Rinella shares the parenting wisdom he has garnered as a father whose family has lived amid the biggest cities and wildest corners of America.

A beautiful resource for nature advocates, parents-to-be, animal lovers, and anyone who seeks to restore wellbeing on our planet, The Evolved Nest reconnects us to lessons from the animal world and shows us how to restore wellness in our families, communities, and lives.

In Forest Euphoria, Kaishian shows us this making of a scientist and introduces readers to the queerness, literal and otherwise, of all the life around us. Fungi, we learn, commonly have more than two biological sexes—and some as many as twenty-three thousand. Some intersex slugs mutually fire calcium carbonate “love darts” at each other during courtship.

In the ever more competitive race to secure the best possible future, today’s students face unprecedented pressure to succeed. They jam-pack their schedules with AP classes, fill every waking hour with resume-padding activities, and even sabotage relationships with friends to “get ahead.” Family incomes and schedules are stretched to the breaking point by tutoring fees and athletic schedules. Yet this drive to optimize performance has only resulted in skyrocketing rates of anxiety, depression, and even self-harm in America’s highest achieving schools.

Maternal instinct - the all-consuming, utterly selfless love that mothers lavish on their children - has long been assumed to be an innate, indeed defining element of a woman's nature. But is it? In this provocative, groundbreaking audiobook, renowned anthropologist (and mother) Sarah Blaffer Hrdy shares a radical new vision of motherhood and its crucial role in human evolution. Hrdy strips away stereotypes and gender-biased myths to demonstrate that traditional views of maternal behavior are essentially wishful thinking codified as objective observation.

We all know the importance of mothers. They are typically as paramount in the wild as they are in human relationships. But what about fathers? In most mammals, fathers have little to no involvement in raising their offspring—and sometimes even kill the offspring sired by other fathers. How, then, can we explain modern fathers having the capacity to be highly engaged parents? In Father Nature, James Rilling explores how humans have evolved to endow modern fathers with this potential and considers why this capacity evolved in humans.

Why do we use the term "human nature"? What do we mean by nature? What does it mean when we say someone has a natural gift? Where does this gift come from? Best-selling author Carol Tuttle provides compelling and life changing answers to these simple questions in her newest book It's Just My Nature!

From well-known nature and adventure writer Dan Koeppel, whose work has appeared in Audubon and National Geographic Adventure, comes this true story of one bird watcher's incredible achievements.

I have always loved the Cotswolds. I think I loved them even before I found them, in that half-formed ideal one has of where to put down roots. Somewhere peaceful, green, where the road meanders between drystone walls and from town to town, and a strip of blue bursts from brook to river and back again. For eight years, Clare Mackintosh wrote for Cotswold Life about the ups and downs of life with a young family in the countryside. In this memoir she brings together all of those stories - and more - for the first time.

Nature‘s Finest sounds to help you and your loved ones to relax, fall asleep, study and much more! Whether you’re a new parent who is struggling to get your baby to sleep, or you’re a busy student who needs a quiet and calming background noise to help you focus, our Natural White Noise podcast is here to help. So sit back, relax, and let the soothing sounds of nature take you on a peaceful and relaxing journey. How to get my baby to sleep? | How to get to sleep quicker? | How to fall asleep faster? | How to have better quality sleep? | How to relax and unwind from stress? | Best White ...

Every parent has pondered "nature vs. nurture" questions. How much of my child's personality and behavior is inborn? How much is learned? This important book, written by behavioral scientists who are also mothers, has answers. This book offers the best parenting practices to foster resilience by encouraging children's social-emotional development and adaptive stress-regulation strategies. The authors translate scientific research into concrete, actionable tips and recommendations to help promote the emotional wellbeing of both child and parent.

Hvordan skaper vi tillit i en hverdag som ofte preges av regler, rutiner og krav? Hva skjer når barn får være med å bestemme, vurdere og erfare selv – i stedet for å bli styrt? Og hva trenger egentlig voksne for å tåle det ukjente, det rotete, det ekte?I denne podkasten inviterer vi i Trygg av natur inn til samtaler om å være voksen for barn – på en måte som gir plass til tillit, medbestemmelse, handlingsrom og tilhørighet.Vi snakker med lærere, foreldre og andre som kjenner på ansvar for barn og unge. Vi deler erfaringer fra tur og skole, fra det som går skeis og det som ...

Sprache ist weit mehr als nur Worte. Um das zu verstehen, nehme ich dich dorthin mit, wo Natur und Sprache sich berühren. Dieser Podcast ist für alle, die genauer hinhören wollen und die tiefen Verbindungen zwischen Sprache, Mensch, Tier und Natur begreifen möchten. Ich lade dich dazu ein, die verborgenen Verbindungen zwischen bewusster Kommunikation, Natur und kindlicher Entwicklung mit mir neu zu entdecken. Herzlich willkommen zu meinem neuen Podcast – ich bin Bärbel Paas, Sprachfachkraft, Coach und Gründerin von “Die Kraft der Sprache” und möchte mit dir erkunden, wie Sprache, ...

Matt Brand, a father of two teenage daughters, is trying to navigate the ups and downs of parenting. His perspective on the first 15 years of that journey is filled with stories that are fun, serious, thoughtful, and maddening. From figuring out bedtime routines, mastering potty training, and navigating the first day of kindergarten to discussing death, sex, sibling rivalries, and everything in between, Nature & Nurture: A Journey Through the Fog of Parenting is an honest, hilarious, and touching ride for parents of all ages.

Audrey "Sunshine" Monke, mother of five and camp owner-director, shares nine powerful parenting techniques - inspired by the research-based practices of summer camp - to help kids thrive and families become closer. Research has proven that kids are happier and gain essential social and emotional skills at camp.

Do you feel exhausted by the needs of your young kids? Are you are overwhelmed by the demands and mental load of being a stay-at-home-mom? Do you feel stressed constantly, and burdened by mom-guilt because you're trying to handle it all and get it all done with no support? Are you are overstimulated by the clutter and noise of your household? You have found your place of peace and encouragement. Are you wondering how to connect with your kids in a way that will get them to actually listen? Are you struggling to respond calmly to your child's big emotions? Do you feel lonely and discouraged ...

What is a (real) man? Is it someone who can treat a lady right, or is it someone who can provide for his family? In reality, too many boys just grow up, have sex, and have a family. That doesn't make them (real) men.