Overview
Mother’s Nature Child is a 2010 film that investigates nature’s role in all aspects of child development — physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual — by examining unstructured outdoor play, parental fears, risk-taking, urban contact with nature, use of media, rites of passage, and environmental stewardship. From urban schoolyards to deep wilderness adventures, intimate scenes with children from preschool through adolescence are complemented by insights from parents, teachers, and a forum of highly regarded experts, including Richard Louv, author of the best selling book Last Child in the Woods. Formatted in chapters and accompanied by a brief discussion guide, the film inspires vigorous conversations among students, teachers, families, outdoor educators, and health professionals.