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How to Raise a Wild Child by Scott D. Sampson — WisdomDeck honest review
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How to Raise a Wild Child

by Scott D. Sampson

A paleontologist and children's TV host on nature connection by age: toddlers, kids, teens, with practical mentoring strategies. Warm and specific.

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Read it if…

you want to connect your children with nature.

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Skip it if…

you want a philosophical argument; see Last Child in the Woods.

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Three things you will actually use

  1. Mentor curiosity.
  2. Place matters.
  3. Unstructured time outside.

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Read the chapter for your child's age.

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Raising nature-connected kids.

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