The Summer Shade Journal

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Two young boys playing joyfully in a mud puddle on green grass, their hands and legs covered in dirt, embodying carefree, nature-based childhood.
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Raising Kids in Nature: Why Dirt, Roots & Wonder Matter More Than Screens

We don’t need another app—we need more barefoot basil pickers. Discover why raising kids in nature fosters deep connection, emotional resilience, and grounded joy that screens can’t replace.