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Jenn Savedge

Laugh: Then get outside

Thu, Dec 31 2009 at 8:00 AM EST
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I thought it would be fitting to end the year with a little laugh ... but also with a little reminder. Kids (and parents) need to get outdoors as often as possible. Playing outdoors helps us get exercise, improves mood, and has even been proven to boost kids test scores. So why not make it one of your new year's resolutions to take a walk, play in the park, or even just sit in the sunshine a little more in 2010?     
 
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Anne Keisman 01/03/2010 13:17 PM

Jenn --

Thank you so much for this simple, powerful post that uses humor to send home an important message: kids are missing out on an essential part of childhood: jumping in leaves, catching snowflakes with their tongues, running in a field for no reason at all... in short, PLAYING OUTSIDE!

It just so happens your readers can take National Wildlife Federation's Be Out There 2010 resolution online and commit to a few more minutes each day appreciating the wonder of the outside.... More

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Betsy S. Franz 01/01/2010 15:34 PM

New book encourages people to get outside! http://tinyurl.com/ybcocyt

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