Winter can be a challenging season for everyone. We can relate to the feeling of being stuck indoors, eager to get outdoors. However, some families may find it more difficult to spend time outdoors due to cold temperatures or windy weather. Research shows that we can benefit from just 20 minutes spent outside each day, […]
Getting Outdoors Can Improve Health and Wellbeing
Both adults and children can improve their health and wellbeing from spending time outside in nature. On average, Americans spend around 90% of their day indoors. Some studies estimate we spend more than 10 hours per day on average staring at screens. “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” John […]
Get Outside and Find your Inner Child
Think back to your childhood. What did you enjoy most when you played outdoors? Maybe you made messy mud pies, collected bugs, had a picnic, or played hide-and-seek. Outside play often loses out to television, the computer and video games. However, children who regularly play outside are more fit and leaner. They also have stronger […]
