{"product_id":"theres-no-such-thing-as-bad-weather-a-scandinavian-moms-secrets-for-raising-healthy-resilient-and-confident-kids-from-friluftsliv-to-hygge-paperback","title":"There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from Friluftsliv to Hygge) - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLinda Åkeson McGurk\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBringing Up Bébé\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e meets \u003ci\u003eLast Child in the Woods\u003c\/i\u003e in this \"fascinating exploration of the importance of the outdoors to childhood development\" (\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e) from a Swedish-American mother who sets out to discover if the nature-centric parenting philosophy of her native Scandinavia holds the key to healthier, happier lives for her American children.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eCould the Scandinavian philosophy of \"There's no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothes\" hold the key to happier, healthier lives for American children?\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e When Swedish-born Linda Åkeson McGurk moved to Indiana, she quickly learned that the nature-centric parenting philosophies of her native Scandinavia were not the norm. In Sweden, children play outdoors year-round, regardless of the weather, and letting babies nap outside in freezing temperatures is common and recommended by physicians. Preschoolers spend their days climbing trees, catching frogs, and learning to compost, and environmental education is a key part of the public-school curriculum. In the US, McGurk found the playgrounds deserted, and preschoolers were getting drilled on academics with little time for free play in nature. And when a swimming outing at a nearby creek ended with a fine from a park officer, McGurk realized that the parenting philosophies of her native country and her adopted homeland were worlds apart. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Struggling to decide what was best for her family, McGurk embarked on a six-month journey to Sweden with her two daughters to see how their lives would change in a place where spending time in nature is considered essential to a good childhood. Insightful and lively, \u003ci\u003eThere's No Such Thing as Bad Weather\u003c\/i\u003e is a fascinating personal narrative that illustrates how Scandinavian culture could hold the key to raising healthy, resilient, and confident children in America.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLinda Åkeson McGurk is a Swedish American writer and author of the bestselling parenting memoir \u003ci\u003eThere's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids (from \u003c\/i\u003eFriluftsliv\u003ci\u003e to Hygge)\u003c\/i\u003e as well as \u003ci\u003eThe Open-Air Life: Discover the Nordic Art of Friluftsliv and Connect with Nature Every Day\u003c\/i\u003e. McGurk has been featured in several leading American magazines, newspapers, and online sites, including \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e New York Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e HuffPost, Psychology Today\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSlate\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eTreeHugger, ScaryMommy\u003c\/i\u003e, and many more. Her own writings about Scandinavian parenting have appeared in publications across the world, including \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eParents\u003c\/i\u003e. McGurk is a passionate advocate for the Nordic outdoor tradition friluftsliv and believes that the best childhood memories are created outside, while jumping in puddles, digging in dirt, catching bugs, and climbing trees. She is also the founder of the blog \u003ci\u003eRain or Shine Mamma\u003c\/i\u003e, a resource where parents and other caregivers find tips and inspiration for outdoor play every day, regardless of the weather. McGurk lives in Sweden with her two daughters, husband, and two bonus daughters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.3 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 02, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53335431971181,"sku":"9781501143632","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1001\/0823\/9213\/files\/Q3RSOEVhc1RQNktpMUxEMEJvM1VYdz09.webp?v=1778897038","url":"https:\/\/cleanfreaklab.myshopify.com\/products\/theres-no-such-thing-as-bad-weather-a-scandinavian-moms-secrets-for-raising-healthy-resilient-and-confident-kids-from-friluftsliv-to-hygge-paperback","provider":"Clean Freak Lab","version":"1.0","type":"link"}