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May 17, 2011

The Benefits of Outdoor Play | #playpanel

http://www.fisherpriceplay.ca/

So far this Spring, (on what seemed like the only two warm, sunny days, thus far) we broke out our Fisher-Price infant to toddler swing for my son. Swinging outside changed the whole mood of those days...making baby and Mom SO much happier.

According to Kathleen Alfano, Ph.D. (Director of Child Research at Fisher-Price) "Playing outdoors is a form of exercise that promotes well-being and wholesome physical development." I wholly agree with that - after having a winter baby and spending that last few months indoors - playing outside is good for all.

And aside: what I love most about that swing is that it is ready-to-go in the yard. No hauling kids to the park. No waiting a turn. It's ready for a quick swing while we wait for the school bus or a longer swing to enjoy the fresh air.

My bigger kids love bike riding, scooter-ing, in-line skating to and from the park. It's a great way for them to exercise as well as develop balance and coordination. And it gets us all away from electronics.

I like that getting outdoors disconnects the big kids from T.V., computers, video games.

Playing outside is also good for us to re-connect as a family. Playing soccer together. Playing traffic with a little kid powered coup. Bike riding en famille. Just thinking of it puts a smile on my face.

I'd love to hear YOUR family's favourite outdoor activities! Comment below. Or tweet with me @ParentClub.

Bring on the nice weather for outdoor play. Bring it I say!

Labels: Fisher-Price #playpanel, Parent Club

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