Spending time in nature is important for everyone, but especially children. Here are a few of the top reasons to get your kids away from screens and social media and playing outdoors instead.
Improves health
Getting off the couch and outside is the best way to help your child become more active. Whether riding a bike or taking a walk through the park, the physical activity will benefit both their mind and body, helping them focus and getting their blood flowing.
Natural stimulation
With all the gadgets and technology kids are exposed to these days, you may think kids require more stimulation than they can get in nature. But nature is filled with all kinds of stimuli that video games can’t offer. Being outdoors engages the senses – you can see, hear, smell, and touch different natural environments – which is important, as these senses can dull and narrow over time from lack of exposure.
Sparks creativity
Unstructured play allows kids to interact meaningfully with their surroundings. They can think more imaginatively, create their own activities, and approach the natural world in inventive ways. Nature creates a sense of wonder in children that no other environment can replicate, and it gives kids’ brains a chance to rejuvenate and develop in new ways.
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