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Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Unplug Your Kids!
A few weeks ago we wrote about the importance of sunshine to your children's health. We know that sometimes it's hard to find Sunshine Time. Then, just yesterday, a program sponsored by the National Wildlife Federation caught our eye.
It's called Green Hour, and they advertise it with the slogan, "Unplug Your Kids." They describe it this way: "Unplugged isn't just about going outside for baseball or soccer practice or recess at school. Unplugged is about giving your child a Green Hour every day -- unstructured time in green spaces to explore, imagine, and discover. It's healthy, and it's FUN."
This got us thinking: How many parents are able to make this happen? What obstacles do they face, and how do they overcome them?
How many parents who were "plugged-in" and "indoor" kids themselves have gained an appreciation for outdoor recreation and exploring through their kids?
What do you do when you live in Minnesota -- and it's January?
We hope some of our parents will comment with their own thoughts and experiences!
2 Comments:
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Personalized Jewelry
Have you checked out one of the more popular features on the site - the NatureFind tool? You plug in your zip code and find out where the green spaces are near you.
NatureFind
Thanks again!
Nature Find is really helpful, especially since each listing has a link to the area's website. I put in my zip code and up came forty or so places, including a few I didn't know.