Rhonda Spencer-Hwang, a mom of three children and a professor of public health, set out to discover how to promote health and well-being, beginning in childhood. Living in a community known worldwide for the unusual resilience and longevity of its citizens, she wondered, What childhood practices have protected the centenarians in my area from the stresses of hardship and encouraged their accomplishments? She set out to interview as many of them as she could find, and what she learned may change your life.

Written by an Ivy League-educated investment banker, who left her career to raise her ten children, STRONG HAPPY FAMILY answers questions like: How do you feed them all? How do get them to do what you say? How do you handle the holidays? How do you get through a miscarriage? How do you give your kids a sense of meaning and purpose? What do you do for struggling learners? Pulitzer Prize winner David L. Marcus says-- "She writes about parenting in the same way she approaches parenting: in a cheerful, practical style with surprising strategies for everything from assigning chores to dealing with ADHD."

It is widely acknowledged that kids today do not get outdoors often enough and there are serious concerns about children's activity levels and rising associated behavioural, mental and health problems. This book supports outdoors play as an important part of children’s natural growth and development, and provides early years workers with a full programme of outdoor physical activities to promote physical, social and behavioural skills.

"You'll explore the exciting wonders of the great outdoors in this fun and action-packed book! Get Outside Guide is filled with fascinating facts and cool ideas for adventures in forests and fields, on beaches and playgrounds, in city parks, and even in your own backyard. Identify plants, animals, constellations, and clouds. Make a telescope, a terrarium, or a solar oven. Skip rocks, look for bugs, plant a garden. It's all here for you to discover, so get outside and have fun!"--Back cover.

The first and only guide to shinrin-yoku for the outdoor adventurer! With techniques tailored for hiking, mountain biking, paddling, climbing, trail-running, and cross-country skiing, this is the definitive guide to applying the healthy and rejuvenating practice of forest bathing to your favorite activities. Forest bathing techniques have been largely limited to use while walking and hiking, but now The Outdoor Adventurer’s Guide to Forest Bathing will guide mountain bikers, paddlers, trail-runners, cross-country skiers, and climbers as they reap the benefits of forest bathing while enjoying their favorite activities. With invitations tailored for each specific sport and stunning color photography throughout, this book will enhance the outdoor enthusiast’s love of the outdoors while improving their overall wellbeing. Inside you'll find: Sport-specific invitations to enhance the benefits and enjoyment of each activity Information on trail stewardship, Leave No Trace principles, and best practices while out on the trail, waterway, rock, or route Athlete testimonials from each sport’s most successful stars, highlighting their own experiences using mindfulness in the outdoors Sidebars discussing foraging techniques, mental and physical health benefits, neurodiversity, and many more topics The Outdoor Adventurer's Guide to Forest Bathing is the only book you'll need to get up, get out, and feel better!

"Highly informative and remarkably entertaining." —Elle From forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain. Delving into brand-new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and strengthen our relationships. As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas—and the answers they yield—are more urgent than ever.

A groundbreaking guide for parents to help protect the mental health of children aged four to twenty-one. Happy Families: How to Protect and Support Your Child’s Mental Health is the definitive guide to understanding your child’s mental health so they can survive and thrive. Whether you’re afraid that anxiety is controlling your child’s life, struggling with getting your child out of a low mood cycle, or you just want support on how to communicate with them, this book is here to help. Written by an experienced and respected consultant clinical psychologist who works with children, young adults, and their families every day, Dr. Beth Mosley offers a comprehensive toolkit that will help you make sense of what your child is going through and show you how to work through it together. Filled with invaluable tips, quick-fire exercises, case studies, and access to online worksheets, Happy Families has everything parents need to protect and support their child’s mental health.

"An easy-to-use guide for parents, teachers, and others looking to foster a strong connection between children and nature, complete with engaging activities, troubleshooting advice, and much more"--

Discover how to “feed your family a plant-based diet that is delicious, cost-effective, and easy” (Mayim Bialik, author of Mayim’s Vegan Table) with this complete and accessible cookbook filled with more than 125 delicious and kid-friendly recipes and plenty of tips for raising a whole-foods-loving family. After the trailblazing film Forks Over Knives helped spark a medical and nutritional revolution, more and more people continue to adopt a whole-food, plant-based lifestyle. Now, doctors Alona Pulde and Matthew Lederman share those same values for the entire family. Filled with more than 125 quick and easy recipes, helpful tips, and the latest in scientific findings, Forks Over Knives Family teaches you why whole food, plant-based eating is the best way to keep your family well-nourished through the years. Beginning with pregnancy and moving into the teenage years, this guide tackles all the most important topics to keep your family’s health on track, from dealing with allergies to traveling to parties and play dates, and more. Providing an in-depth look at the role of nutrition at every stage of a child’s development and bolstered by easy-to-understand tips and tricks, “Forks Over Knives Family serves up delicious, whole food recipes that everyone in your house will enjoy” (Michelle and Matt, authors of the New York Times bestseller Thug Kitchen).