A new guidebook in Finland is encouraging parents to make nature part of everyday life during pregnancy and the first years of their child’s life. The publication offers practical tips on how families can spend more time outdoors, with a particular emphasis on toddlers.

The guidebook is aimed at parents who may be looking for simple ways to build outdoor routines into early childhood. According to Yle News, the material highlights nature as a part of child development and as a setting for everyday activities rather than something reserved for special outings.