Growing up in Sweden, my parents always encouraged me to get outside as much as possible — rain, snow or shine.
This was largely driven by "friluftsliv," a Scandinavian word that roughly translates to "open-air life."
The 164-year-old concept of Friluftsliv is all about embracing nature, and it is a big part of Swedish culture.
When my kids were young, I would let them climb rocks and trees, investigate slimy critters, dig holes and play without adult intervention, just like I did.
Here's my best advice for incorporating friluftsliv into your parenting style:
Persons:
friluftsliv, I've, — it's
Organizations:
Nordic
Locations:
Sweden, U.S