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There''s No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom''s Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge)

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By (author): Linda Akeson McGurk

Bringing Up Bébé meets Last Child in the Woods in this fascinating exploration of the importance of the outdoors to childhood development (Kirkus Reviews) from a Swedish-American mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children.

Could the Scandinavian philosophy of Theres no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes hold the key to happier, healthier lives for American children?

When Swedish-born Linda Åkeson McGurk moved to Indiana, she quickly learned that the nature-centric parenting philosophies of her native Scandinavia were not the norm. In Sweden, children play outdoors year-round, regardless of the weather, and letting babies nap outside in freezing temperatures is common and recommended by physicians. Preschoolers spend their days climbing trees, catching frogs, and learning to compost, and environmental education is a key part of the public-school curriculum. In the US, McGurk found the playgrounds deserted, and preschoolers were getting drilled on academics with little time for free play in nature. And when a swimming outing at a nearby creek ended with a fine from a park officer, McGurk realized that the parenting philosophies of her native country and her adopted homeland were worlds apart.

Struggling to decide what was best for her family, McGurk embarked on a six-month journey to Sweden with her two daughters to see how their lives would change in a place where spending time in nature is considered essential to a good childhood. Insightful and lively, Theres No Such Thing as Bad Weather is a fascinating personal narrative that illustrates how Scandinavian culture could hold the key to raising healthy, resilient, and confident children in America. See more
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Product Details
  • Weight: 249g
  • Dimensions: 140 x 213mm
  • Publication Date: 13 Apr 2023
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • ISBN13: 9781501143632

About Linda Akeson McGurk

Linda Åkeson McGurk is a Swedish American writer and author of the bestselling parenting memoir Theres No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Moms Secrets for Raising Healthy Resilient and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge) as well as The Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Connect with Nature Every Day. McGurk has been featured in several leading American magazines newspapers and online sites including The Wall Street Journal The New York Times New York Post HuffPost Psychology Today Slate TreeHugger ScaryMommy and many more. Her own writings about Scandinavian parenting have appeared in publications across the world including Time and Parents. McGurk is a passionate advocate for the Nordic outdoor tradition friluftsliv and believes that the best childhood memories are created outside while jumping in puddles digging in dirt catching bugs and climbing trees. She is also the founder of the blog Rain or Shine Mamma a resource where parents and other caregivers find tips and inspiration for outdoor play every day regardless of the weather. McGurk lives in Sweden with her two daughters husband and two bonus daughters.

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