There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather
Linda Åkeson McGurk
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There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather
by Linda Åkeson McGurk, Anne M. Richardson
Published
2017
Publisher
Touchstone
Pages
304
ISBN-13
9781501143649
Description
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.
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This edition of There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather has approximately 304 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
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Who is the author of There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather?
There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather was written by Linda Åkeson McGurk, Anne M. Richardson.
When was There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather published?
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