As safe as your kids are when they’re inside, you shouldn’t keep them indoors all the time. Kids will be kids. They love to explore and many don’t want to stay cooped up in the house all the time.
There are some serious benefits of letting your kids play outdoors like:
- Exposure to the sun, which means vitamin D
- Opportunities to exercise
- Practicing important skills, like troubleshooting and multitasking
- Taking risks and developing confidence
- Socialization with other children
- Appreciation of the natural world
That doesn’t mean you should open the door and let your kids fend for themselves! There are things you can do to help keep your kids safe and healthy when they head outside. [Read more…]