Inchstones by Saturday's Story - The Healing Power of Nature for Neurodivergent Kids: Empathy, Confidence, and Outdoor Learning with Amy Giannotti

The Healing Power of Nature for Neurodivergent Kids: Empathy, Confidence, and Outdoor Learning with Amy Giannotti

05/14/25 • 27 min

Is your child melting down inside but magically calm near a puddle? You're not alone...and you're definitely going to want to listen to this episode.

Host Sarah Kernion teams up with outdoor education favorite human - Amy Giannotti - to dive deep into the magic of nature for neurodivergent kids. From sensory-soothing streams to water therapy disguised as puddle jumping, this episode explores how the great outdoors can calm chaos, spark curiosity, and teach empathy better than any classroom can.

Expect real talk, laughs, and a refreshing reminder that letting your kid roll in dirt might actually be a genius parenting move.

Is your child melting down inside but magically calm near a puddle? You're not alone...and you're definitely going to want to listen to this episode.

Expect real talk, laughs, and a refreshing reminder that letting your kid roll in dirt might actually be a genius parenting move.

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