March 7th

By Mutt Mulligan

Getting Kids Outdoors – The First Step

Children certainly don’t get as much outdoor time anymore.   According to current research, children who live near green spaces tend to have a lower likelihood of being obese than those who do not.

Fact: One in four children does not participate in any free time physical activity.

Fact: The favorite pastime for most children is watching TV, with an average daily consumption of 4.5 hours.

Fact: Children spend an average of 7.5 hours using 10.5 hours’ worth of media entertainment (that means they are using two or more devices at once!).

Fact:  Green space can help encourage outdoor activity.

How much time do you or your children spend outdoors each day?

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