Show Notes
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Balanced and Barefoot by Angela J. Hanscom is a parenting and child-development book built around a clear argument: children need regular, unrestricted outdoor play to develop properly. Drawing on Hanscoms background as a pediatric occupational therapist and her work with TimberNook, the book connects modern childhood habits such as heavy screen use, overscheduling, and constant adult supervision with declines in balance, coordination, sensory processing, and self-regulation. It is not a general parenting manual, but a focused case for why free play in natural settings matters physically, emotionally, and cognitively. The book combines developmental reasoning with practical suggestions for families, educators, and therapists who want to create more room for movement, exploration, and manageable risk in childrens daily lives.