Last Child in the Woods

In this essential book author and father Richard Louv argues that the ever-increasing disconnect between children and nature is detrimental to their physical and emotional health and development.  In the United States where the majority of children spend more time watching television, playing on the computer, and playing video games than anything else, our children are growing up with no connection, appreciation, or understanding of the outside world.  In this second updated edition Louv includes studies that show the connection between learning disabilities such as ADD and ADHD and children's lack of contact with the natural world.  Louv’s book is a must-read for all parents and educators. (KY)