Nature Deficit Disorder

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I recently read an article about a movement in New Hampshire called "No Child Left Inside". The movement is from the New Hampshire Children in Nature Coalition. They have coined the phrase "Nature Deficit Disorder". Basically, our children are not spending enough time outside (in nature) and are suffering. Children who spend time outside tend to be more active and much thinner. Most outside activities are fairly active: hiking, biking, playing on a swingset. Kids who spend a lot of time outdoors burn off excess energy and are more relaxed than those who shun the outdoors. They are calmer and do better in school. The benefits of taking your children outside are many. Don't let the cold weather scare you off. Bundle your kids up and send them hiking. Literally. Go to a botanical garden and admire the winter landscape. Teach them to enjoy nature's beauty. Start today.