Pictured directly above is a baby frog we found
Last week, we took Akepa on a mini camping trip. I grew up camping my whole life so I was super excited at the thought of taking her to spend the night outdoors. Even though we only stayed one night (due to the 100-degree heat and lack of an air mattress), she still got to benefit from the trip in many ways.
I started thinking about a discussion we had in our child psychology class a couple years back about how outdoor play benefits a child's development, so I wanted to share some of those amazing pluses.
- Exercise and muscle movement- reduces the risk of obesity in children
- Vitamin D and fresh air- nourish the body and rejuvenate
- Discovery and science education- new plants, animals, sounds, textures for kids to discover
- Boosts immune system- contrary to popular belief, dirt is actually good for kids
- Stress reliever- for kids in higher stress environments, outdoor play helps to relieve stress
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