Why? Because research shows that children playing outdoors reap huge mental and physical
benefits, see Washington Post summary of studies HERE.
Try one or all these approaches:
– Start small— a simple walk around the neighborhood will do.
– Let your love of nature show. Children model what their parents do. Show your enjoyment of being outside and watch how your child responds!
– Don’t use your phone outside. Be with your children outdoors not away from them on your smart phone.
– Invite other children to play together, to use their creativity and respond to one another’s play, ideas, activities.
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