LittleHart has its own focused approach to helping kids connect with art and nature, through the Wonder Box. But we are certainly not the only charitable organization dedicated to helping our children step out from behind their screens and experience the awe, wonder and art of our natural world. Below is a list of like-minded organizations dedicated to enriching the lives of struggling kids. With our, their, and your help, everyone’s efforts add up.
http://playagainfilm.com/
This is a great documentary film about the consequences of a childhood removed from nature.
https://www.childrenandnature.org/about/nature-deficit-disorder/
This is a large site, full of lots of information, here specifically about nature deficit disorder.
https://childmind.org/article/why-kids-need-to-spend-time-in-nature/
Also a large, credible site. Good general discussion about the topic.
https://www.verywellfamily.com/the-benefits-of-journaling-for-kids-2086712
A good discussion about art journaling for kids (and adults), with practical suggestions.
https://www.color-meanings.com/benefits-coloring-mandalas/
What mandalas are, and how coloring them is particularly therapeutic. A clean, simple site.
https://www.healing-power-of-art.org/using-art-to-help-people-with-autism/
A useful site to learn how art heals the mind. Has some great links itself, worth checking out.
