As summer comes to an end and the days grow shorter, it is easy for families to spend more time indoors and less time outside playing and exploring. But the change in seasons and weather isn't a reason to hide inside. In fact, with less daylight available, it is important to be even more intentional about getting your children outside whenever possible.
Research is very clear on the topic of outside play for children. Indeed, it is clear on the importance of spending time outdoors for all of us, including grownups. Bryna Campbell of Super Nature Adventures explains that “Getting outdoors regularly is important for kids and adults alike. For kids, outdoor time is proven to encourage creativity and problem-solving skills. Time in nature can help improve concentration, physical agility, and sustained intellectual development. Studies have also shown that kids who spend lots of time in nature are more likely to care for their environment as adults.” The types of activities may change with the seasons, and the clothing may get warmer and heavier, but the fact remains that it is good for children to be outside as much as possible, all year long. 4 Reasons Children Should Play Outside
God gave us a big beautiful world to explore, and He didn’t intend for us to ignore it when the rains come. As Ms. Campbell notes, heading outdoors in the rain “often requires an attitude shift on the part of parents. For kids, the wet weather brings all kinds of new forms of fun. The rainy season means more puddles to jump in, more mud to play in (and with), and the return of a lot of creatures such as slugs.” So go ahead and bundle up, head outside, and reap the benefits of what God has provided, no matter the weather.
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9/24/2019 06:26:10 am
Children needed atleast three hours each day spent outdoors. I think it's cruel if we keep gathering children and make them sit for hours inside a classroom. They should be outside. They should feel the wind on their skin. They should see the colors of the trees, the sky and the flowers. I think the education system has made it very cruel for each one of us to live. We are lucky if we get acquainted with a different way of life. If we have relatives in the rural areas, we should visit them more often despite the difficult travelling arrangement. It will be good for our health.
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10/10/2019 06:13:16 pm
I don't know what to say. I guess at this time of the day we need to learn to just totally rid ourselves with all negative thoughts and just focus on whatever is happening in front of us. We need to try and make some sense of every situation no matter how ugly or tragic it may seem. We are tired of hearing this already but really everything happens for a reason and there's no point crying because later that beautiful reason is going to slowly reveal itself. Worrying will just lessen your chances of remaining intact.
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