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Raise a Kid Who Loves the Earth
My children -- like many of their peers -- spend far less time in the fresh air than kids did in the past. That's unfortunate, experts say, since communing with nature offers so many benefits. Outdoor time helps kids get exercise, stimulates their senses, and promotes cognitive development. And it can also make children more relaxed. "Kids experience tremendous stress reduction from even a little contact with nature," says Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods. A University of Illinois study found that just a 20-minute walk in the park reduced symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Teaching kids to appreciate nature is as easy as it is fun. Our outdoor action plan will help you trade screen time for time beyond the screen door.
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Jomoi, you have to play with them, keep them entertained and busy. If you are right there with them teaching them what they are picking up and touching they should be more fascinated with what it feels like, what color it is than what it taste like. Make sure there are plenty of things to do also, like balls, bats, cars and side walk chalk. It's amazing how quick they will learn not to put the stuff in their mouths... but if they do "God made dirt and dirt don't hurt!" Right?
3/22/2011 12:51:36 PM Report AbuseI spent most of my time with my children out door their realy love.we ply hopscot,socker, ride a bike and basquetball the age of my children are 2 and 5yeras old Rose.
3/20/2011 10:08:39 PM Report AbuseI LOVE THE IDEA OF GETTING MY 18 MONTH OLD SON OUT TO EXPLORE NATURE, BUT HOW DO I KEEP HIM FROM TRYING TO PUT STICKS, LEAVES, ETC.... IN HIS MOUTH? OUTSIDE CAN HAVE A LOT OF GERMS.
3/20/2011 11:12:53 AM Report Abuse