Most likely, if I asked you how you spent your free time as children, most of you would probably answer us - playing with friends outside and running around the neighborhood.
Today, most children spend their time indoors and in closed places, and it seems that they rarely spend time playing outside. Perhaps this is due to the security situation and our parents' fears, perhaps because of the development of the various television games, and perhaps because the television broadcasts have changed and there is a lot of content to see.
Whatever the reason, the bottom line is that our children spend much more at home and less outside. And a pity.
Outdoor play has many advantages. The game outside removes the various limitations of the game inside the house. When your child is playing outside, he can run for pleasure without fear of bumping into the couch or sliding on the floor, and he can jump without getting stuck in furniture and breaking vases.
Outside, your child can practice a skill such as throwing a ball, catching a frisbee or jumping after a run. He can also practice his crude motor skills such as digging holes, pushing a swing and pulling a cart.
The importance of playing outdoors for child development
With enough play outside, your child runs around - chasing friends or climbing the various facilities. These actions burn many calories and thus help the obesity phenomenon that has become common among children. Apart from obesity, the activity outside helps to strengthen the child's immune system, which should reduce their chances of heart disease and high blood pressure in the future.
In addition to this, research shows that the fresh air that the child breathes while playing outside helps the brain developing and helps to reduce the pressure the children are in (yes, children are also under stress).
While in the open air, the brain organizes itself better, which helps children to be more focused, which can lead to academic success.
Play outside and be happy
Outdoor play gives our children the opportunity to play with other children - thus developing the social skills necessary to mature. The common game not only contributes to their social development but also increases their sense of self-confidence.
The natural light outside stimulates the pineal gland, a gland that controls the body's internal clock - which helps us feel happier and happier.
There are plenty of children's activities that your children can do outside.
Here are some of the games: Hide and Seek, Kick the Can, Capture the Flag, Heads Up, Seven Up, Basket shooting competitions, football, and the list go on.
You can also take part in the children's various activities. Joint cycling or joint marching can also be part of the outdoor activities that are so important to your children.
Go Outside and Play!
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