26 May Take it Outside to Greatly Benefit Child Development
Spending time outside and exploring the natural environment is a large part of healthy growth, learning, development and wellbeing for children. As children grow from babies to toddlers, and even into their adolescent years, it is critical that parents make time for outdoor play. So turn off the television and other electronic distractions in exchange for some outdoor playtime that will greatly benefit child development. Physical Growth and Healthy Habits Being outdoors allows kids to be kids, with more freedom to run, jump, shout and play, without the boundaries of being inside. More freedom during playtime allows children to engage and challenge their muscles to build healthier bodies and develop their large and small motor skills. Time outdoors raises vitamin D levels from sunrays, which helps prevent future bone problems and boosts the immune system. Releasing energy by playing outside also helps to improve focus and concentration, and has been proven to...