There seems to be study after study, advocating outdoor time for kids. Experts suggest a correlation to everything from better overall health, to lower anxiety to better eyesight. While we would prefer if our kids spontaneously wanted to play outside, getting outside and enjoying it takes practice. We’ve compiled this list of outdoor games for kids that parents can …
I originally wrote this article in response to Pokémon Go. I’ve sat on the fence for years on whether to get the app. While I think this would be a particularly good app to use to get kids out and about right now, I’ve found so many alternatives that we could go on different local treasure …
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Studies have found that playing in nature offers a multitude of benefits including psychological well-being, cognitive growth, physical health benefits and social, spiritual and tangible health benefits. It has also been shown to increase a child’s concern for their natural environment and natural resources. It is particularly important that caregivers get children out into nature …
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