What can nature provide for your child?
As mentioned by Louv, NDD should not just be a never-ending list of the problems children face if they do not have enough exposure to nature. It should also raise awareness of the benefits that nature can provide for children’s development.
The benefits that will be discussed are:
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- challenges found in nature that train children’s problem-solving skills,
- free play in nature offering children a chance to foster creativity,
- the restoration of children’s attention to improve their school performance,
- increase in physical activity that can help to prevent long-term physical health issues,
- nurture an appreciation for nature to develop environmental stewardship,
- and other benefits that nature can provide.
Header image by Meg Loeks.