Parents encouraged to do more outdoor activities with children
(KFVS) - The University of Illinois Extension is encouraging parents to take children outside and enjoy the outdoors.
"Playing outside is not only a physically healthy activity, but is good for the overall wellbeing of the child," said Youth Development Educator Michelle Bisel.
Bisel said playing outdoors stimulates the senses and is important to the development of children. She said some studies even state that there are negative affects to a child who is not exposed to nature.
According to U of IE, some possible nature activities this spring include:




















