September 11th

By Mutt Mulligan

Want your daughter to be successful? Send her outside!

According to a recent study, girls with monthly exposure to the outdoors are better environmental stewards, better problem-solvers and seek out more challenges than their counterparts. The Girl Scout Research Institute conducted the study.

Photo courtesy of Home Science Tools.

TurfMutt thinks getting outdoors is good for all kids, and the great news is it doesn’t have to cost a thing or take a lot of planning to get create quality outdoor time. Simply take a walk around your neighborhood. Plant some flowers with your family. Make yard work a family affair. Or, go on an outdoor scavenger hunt to find unique leaves, animal tracks and other goodies from Mother Nature.

What are your favorite ways to get outdoors with your kids? Post comments below, or on TurfMutt’s Facebook page.