Real Food Mamas Podcast

Occupational therapy isn’t just a fancy clinic where kids who struggle go for therapy. Imagine a clinic being the great outdoors! Using nature as a kids backdrop to spark brain development is what we discuss in today’s episode with Kim Wilson, OT of Natures Path.  During this episode we learn what occupational therapy really is. Do kid’s have an occupation they need therapy for? Hint: A kids occupation is PLAY! To use kids play, especially in the outdoors, has SO many benefits. In today’s episode Kim teaches about all those benefits and practical ways to utlize the outdoors to optimize our kids brain and overall development!  Topics Discussed: How nature provides the best experience and exposure to spark brain development  How the outdoors creates new synaptic connections  What the ultimate environment looks like for kids - peaceful, quiet, open nature versus parks, amusement parks, etc.  Attention restoration theory and how different types of input inside versus outside can impact the brain How pla