7 Reasons Outdoor Play Does A Body Good
Take some lessons from nature to nurture your child
This article was reviewed by Dr. Joshua Rotenberg, a Texas pediatrician and neurologist.
We all have an innate drive to run and explore and discover our world through play. Watch the animals around you, especially the young ones, and you'll find squirrels tussling and dogs chasing and horses cavorting.
Like all animals, humans need lots of physical activity for their bodies to develop properly. Unfortunately, kids sometimes get distracted by television and computer screens, or parents worry that it's too hot or too cold outside to let kids do what they do best: run around, explore, and let their bodies move.
Here are seven top reasons outdoor play is great for your child's health -- as well as some animal trivia, just for fun:
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