5 Reasons to Love Nature!
Outside is the Best Side - Wonder on the grandest scale: I've said it before and I'll say it again... "worms in the dirt, clouds in the sky, wildflowers in your pocket", these are the little things that make a big difference in this great wide world we call home. And for the littlest of explorers out there, these small details are endlessly fascinating. I can't tell you the amount of times I have taken my fussy 3, 6, 9, and now 11 month old outside and how the rustling of leaves in the wind has instantly calmed her down and made her happy again. Outside brings out everyone's best side, I'm sure of it.
Peace of Mind - Nature heals, calms, and inspires: As humans we are innately drawn to it, because we are meant to be out in it for our own health and sanity. Countless studies have shown the benefits of spending just 10 minutes a day in a green space. This is exponentially relevant and necessary for kids, like times a million! Time spent outdoors has been proven to reduce stress, depression, and anxiety in children, while also improving concentration in children with ADD/ADHD. #goplayoutside!
Physics in Action: What comes up, must come down. Objects in motion tend to stay in motion. And the acceleration of an object is directly related to the mass and force with which it is pushed. These are Newton's Laws of Motion, and there is no better place to experiment and learn about them, than outside! I mean, Newton discovered gravity by sitting under an apple tree, right? (wink).
Unstructured Play: For all the reasons above and for so many more, unstructured play is our favorite way to discover this beautiful world. When a child is free to explore, experiment, and engage with nature on their own terms, magical things start to happen. Curiosity is peaked, passion stoked, activity levels go up, and happiness ensues. Please oh please (if the conditions are safe of course) let your kids run wild!
You Take Care of the Things You Love: It's a simple fact of life. If you love nature, if you are excited and fascinated by her processes, than chances are, your kids will too. If you become a steward of this planet and volunteer your time to help keep her healthy and safe, there's a high probability your kids will too. We take care of the things we love. Lets all take care of this planet and hopefully our kids will too.
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