Thursday, September 6, 2012
Let’s Raise a (Nature) Revolution in Our KidsThe statistics on the dwindling time kids spend outdoors these days is alarming. On average, children spend 50% less time outdoors than they did 20 years ago. Outdoor time is being replaced by more ‘screen time’ at younger ages. At the same time, and not coincidentally, we see rising rates of health concerns in our youth such as obesity, ADHD and depression. The rates of each of these conditions have been shown to be lower, however, in kids who play outside. Similar to adults, exposure to nature lowers stress in children and increases their learning potential. Plus, kids who participate in outdoor, nature-based activities at a young age are more likely to develop a positive attitude about the environment.  Read more in Sylvia Fallon’s blog.

Let’s Raise a (Nature) Revolution in Our Kids
The statistics on the dwindling time kids spend outdoors these days is alarming. On average, children spend 50% less time outdoors than they did 20 years ago. Outdoor time is being replaced by more ‘screen time’ at younger ages. At the same time, and not coincidentally, we see rising rates of health concerns in our youth such as obesity, ADHD and depression. The rates of each of these conditions have been shown to be lower, however, in kids who play outside. Similar to adults, exposure to nature lowers stress in children and increases their learning potential. Plus, kids who participate in outdoor, nature-based activities at a young age are more likely to develop a positive attitude about the environment.  Read more in Sylvia Fallon’s blog.

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