Let Nature guide child development.

Humans grew and developed outside for the majority of our existence as a species. Our lifestyles have gone inside, but our bodies and brains still need nature in order to grow and thrive. Physical, mental, and developmental health concerns are on the rise, but part of the answer is just outside our doors! Scientific evidence continues to confirm what we've known for the history of our existence:
WE NEED NATURE TO BE HEALTHY.

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Meg Barrow, MS, OTR/L
Occupational Therapist, Nature Connection Mentor

As an occupational therapist working with kids in traditional and outdoor settings, I have seen how experiences in nature support holistically healthy child development. Whether you're a parent, childcare provider, educator, or pediatric heath professional, I want to share the science and wisdom of this truth with you.

About

- In Gratitude -

Deep thanks and appreciation to the mentors and loved ones who are walking with me on this journey, especially:

• The Natural World - steadfast elders offering constant lessons and guidance
• Indigenous peoples, particularly the Ho-Chunk people in the area where I live, for their wisdom and stewardship of the Earth
• ​Kathleen Lockyer, OTR/L - founder of RxOutside and the Nature-Led Approach©
• Alex Britzius & Heather Hutchinson - founders of Wild Harvest Nature Connection, an 8 Shields/Coyote Mentoring program​
• My husband Rob and our daughters Anna and Zoe