Let’s Go Play Outside!

It’s no secret that time spent playing outside helps children grow and develop into happier and healthier adults. Daily doses of vitamin D promote and protect our little ones from bone problems, heart disease, diabetes and other health issues. Richard Louy – author of The Last Child in the Woods – detailed how nature impacts the development of children and that a lack of outdoor playtime can lead to physical and psychological issues.

This article shares information about the benefits of outdoor play – and that playgrounds are more than just environments for physical activity. They’re a place where interaction and social development begins. Playgrounds improve a child’s health, encourage creativity, increase problem-solving skills and so much more. Click here to read more on the benefits of playgrounds and outdoor free play in this HERLIFE Magazine article by Judy Goppert.