Getting Kids Back to Nature
Why It Matters More Than Ever
By David Ritter
Most days, my job puts me outside. I spend my time on trails, in the woods, and around groups of kids who are figuring things out as they go. I am not an academic by trade; I am an outdoorsman, a coach, and someone who believes deeply in what happens when kids are given space to move, explore, and be challenged outside. That perspec-
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