Outdoor Expedition Part I

Children and the outdoor spaces are deeply interconnected.

A child’s place is definitely in the outdoors as nature plays an elementary role in their development. Yet, leaving for expeditions in the outer environment raises many concerns for each parent. They either worry too much, or don’t worry at all. Below you can find some helpful advice for your outdoor exploration with your children.

As tempting as it may be to keep your child in the safety of your hour house or of your back yard, or even of the park you go on a daily basis, you should be more endearing, step outside the safety zone, and try new things, more fresh air, and new areas. It will only be beneficial for your little man. It is best that each time you go ahead to the outdoors you pick your place wisely considering two or more from these elements: grass, trees, sand, mud, water, flowers or animals.

Once, children had numerous places for free play. They played everywhere, on the streets, sidewalk, alleys, be it park or a vacant parcel that the city offered. In the suburbs or villages they took advantage of the forests, rivers or fields. The opportunities were limitless and that with little or no parental supervision. Nobody worried something might happen. Now, the situation has changed considerably. Parents worry and are fearful so they carefully supervise every step their child makes. Therefore, children usually stay and play indoors or most of they outdoors activities consist of learning and playing sports.

Still, parents should go head for the outskirts of the city to allow their children to play in the woods, to head for the lake or the river or to run around the grassy fields. Remember, children can easily get bored. This is why they can choose from a variety of outdoor games they can play.

Explore the outdoor - part II

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You, as a parent will soon discover that it will be easier for him to go asleep, even for the afternoon nap which is usually so problematic. He/she will be more creative since a lot of the childhood memories are defining and shaping the perceptions and sensations of the adult life.

Don’t oversupervise your toddle. Keep in mind that in order for him/her to gain independence and confidence he/she needs to have a greater freedom. Though outdoor games definitely can be riskier than indoors playing, you must first teach him some basic safety rules and then give him the space he needs to move freely. Don’t panic if falls and gets dirty. This is only normal!

Another great advantage of outdoor playing is that it encourages socialization and interaction between children. This is how they make friends, how they learn to behave with people their own age or how they can practice the language with kids just like them. Don’t forbid him to play with children you are prejudiced about. Let him get close to all his peers. This is how he will develop an open mind approach about people. Allow him to know how togetherness with kids his own age feels and to appreciate free play.

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Outdoor games are immensely beneficial to the wellbeing of your child. Let him learn from all the advantages that open air environment offers. He will not only be healthier, but more happy, outgoing and relaxed about the outer world.