The Importance of Childhood
Play matters.
In November of 1959 the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights recognized play as a right of every child.
http://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/2009/play-priceless
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-serious-need-for-play/
free play
delayed learning
http://www.communityplaythings.com/resources/articles/2009/play-priceless
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-serious-need-for-play/
free play
delayed learning
Nature nurtures.
Studies show that anxiety, depression, and possibly ADD are reduced when children spend more time in nature. Time spent in nature provides children with opportunities for problem solving and risk-taking.