The benefits of nature
If your child suffers from ADHD, a walk in the woods or time in a park could help reduce the symptoms of the disorder.
So says Sara Miller, a member of The Landscape and Human Health Laboratory of the University of Illinois.
On Tuesday, she presented a program - which the Grundy County Soil and Water Conservation District and the Mazon River Stewardship Initiative sponsored - that showed the benefits of taking your children outside.
“Take ‘Em Out: Why Adults Should Help Children Explore Nature” explained the numerous benefits children can garner by just spending more time in green settings.
“All humans benefit from being outside in nature,” said Miller. “Those that spend time outside are normally more physically active and live longer lives, but those aren’t the only benefits for children.”
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