Fertile Ground by Mark Granlund

"The fertile ground of the natural world and of the child's consciousness are environments which promote creativity. Our stages of development, if encouraged, naturally lead to an existence full of creativity and deep understanding. We, as parents, can provide a supportive environment to help our children become the most creative, compassionate and capable people to walk the face of the earth."

Fertile Ground is a personal look at the relationship between humans and nature through the eyes of a parent. Taking into account his own childhood and parenting experience, Mark Granlund weaves together insights and practical ideas for raising children in a nature-minded manner.

Included in Fertile Ground is information on developmental theories by Piaget and Erickson and how nature activities can support your child's physical, psychosocial and cognitive development. Stories of children and families interacting with nature, an overview of our development in relation to nature and many resources provide parents with information needed to parent in partnership with the planet.

Jack Press Saint Paul, MN