Digging Into Nature: Outdoor Adventures for Happier and Healthier Kids

About Danette GlassyDanette Swanson GlassyMDMPHPooja Sarin Tandon

Danette Swanson Glassy MD FAAP is a primary care pediatrician and child advocate. She is the co-founder and board president of the not-for-profit BestStart Washington and leads its Project Nature initiativea program to support pediatric medical providers as they encourage children to spend time in nature. She is the co-editor of Caring for Our Children: National Health and Safety Performance Standards; Guidelines for Early Care and Education Programs 4th edition. Dr. Glassy lives in the Seattle area and enjoys exploring nature in the Pacific Northwest with her 2 grandchildren. Pooja Sarin Tandon MD MPH FAAP is a general pediatrician and researcher at the Seattle Childrens Research Institute associate professor at the University of Washingtons School of Medicine and Director of Health at the Trust for Public Land. She has published widely on the importance of physical activity outdoor time and nature contact for health. She lives in the Seattle area with her husband and two children.