Encouraging Your Children to Spend More Time Outdoors
By Jenny Miller from StopNDD.org
Spending time in nature is great for your children’s physical and mental health. Unfortunately, kids tend to spend a lot of time indoors with their eyes glued to smartphones, tablets, and television screens. This lack of outdoor time has led to a problem referred to as nature-deficit disorder. Nature-deficit disorder is the idea that children experience behavior problems as a result of spending too little time in the great outdoors. To keep your kids healthy and happy, here are some great ways to get them outside!
Leaf Art made with Kwik Stix
Bring out your kids’ imagination with Kwik Stix and Wonder Stix! They both work on rocks, leaves, wood, seashells, eggs, pumpkins and more making them the perfect pair for outdoor activities. Grab them today and take a walk outside to find your next canvas!
Adventure Sports for Kids
By participating in these activities, you’ll get your children outdoors and keep them in shape!
4 Tips When Mountain Biking With Your Child
Rock Climbing for Kids: When Is the Best Time to Start?
Take Your Kids Hiking: 10 Tips to Make the Adventure Fun for the Whole Family
How to Build an Active Outdoor Space
Outdoor activity is just a step away with these backyard ideas.
10 Steps to the Backyard Sandbox Of Your Kid’s Dreams
These 10 DIY Backyard Games Will Keep the Party Outside
Backyard Play Areas That Encourage Active Play
Upgrading Your Backyard Could Boost Your Home’s Value
Bringing Technology Outside
Tech can be your ally with these enjoyable outdoor endeavors.
6 Apps You Can Download to Get Kids Active
The benefits of spending more time outside are manifold. Being outdoors helps kids stay active, reduces ADHD symptoms, improves distance vision, lowers stress, and encourages creativity. The next time you’re looking for something to do with your kids, invite them to get off the couch and explore the natural world with you. You’ll never run out of fun things to do outside!
