Hello Draper parents! Welcome the the Salt Lake City Kid’s Health Blog. I’m sure most of you know how important it is for your kids health to spend time outdoors each and every day. But it may be even more important than you think.
Just like proper nutrition, immunizations, and vitamins, getting outside is essential for your child’s health.
One reason if for the natural light of the outdoors. This natural light keeps kids alert and healthy. Also, exposure to this light in the morning has a way of setting children’s internal clocks to promote better sleep and earlier bedtimes. (And what West Jordan parent doesn’t want earlier bedtimes?!) Another reason is that nature soothes and comforts children in safe, healthy ways. Studies have shown that children have better ability to focus with increased time outdoors. This will translate to more productive learning time as well as more tranquility in the home. Lastly, outdoor exercise is superior to indoor exercise because it promotes more physically vigorous play like jumping, running, and tumbling. These are all of the things that Draper area parents are always telling their kids to stop doing in the living room!
Arrange your family’s schedule so that your children have time to explore the Draper outdoors, and everyone will be better for it!
My name is Melanie Green and I want to help Draper families to raise healthy, happy kids. I am the owner of a Salt Lake City area home business that sells community. If you are interested in learning more, visit my web site at https://share-parents-of-utah.com/ or give me a call at (801) 272-5355.
The following online article was used for this post: “Green Time for Sleep Time”, http://www.nwf.org/Get-Outside/Be-Out-There/Why-Be-Out-There/Benefits/Green-Time-Sleep-Time.aspx, accessed on Aug 16, 2013.
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