The lure of the television, video games, and online activities means that children today are spending less and less time outside. Recently labeled Nature Deficit Disorder, there is growing concern that children today are completely disconnected from any meaningful interaction with nature. Education.com offers a list of The Ten Actions Parents Can Take to Prevent Nature Deficit Disorder. Among the ten are:
- Plant a garden
- Plan a weekly or monthly surprise outdoor adventure
- Take a daily or weekly walk together as a family after dinner
The article provides other ideas for getting children involved with the great outdoors including a list of links to organizations with helpful suggestions for making the most of a child's time in nature.
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