Fancy a Walk in the Woods?

Whether you want to avoid setting your kids up for a less healthy adulthood, or wish to inspire them to careers that embrace nature, there are many reasons why turning off indoor distractions is a good idea.

Children’s overall screen time has more than doubled since 1999 to upwards of eight hours a day, and with several organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics conducting studies and surveys, there is mounting evidence that unplugging from technology is one of the greatest things a parent can do for their child.

Both higher screen time and lower physical activity rates have been linked with higher odds of psychological distress, including emotional symptoms, conduct problems and peer relationship problems.

Autumn is the ideal time of year to venture into the woods for a walk…this is a perfect way to spark a child’s interest in nature…and, even make them aware of unique outdoorsey career opportunities.

Read “More reasons why you should turn off the TV and take your kids outside,” on treehugger.com here.