Research
10 Evidence-Based Reasons Why Our Children Absolutely Need Outdoor Play
by Jessica S. Winn, LMFT, PsyD
Links to Research
A Pilot Study: The Impact of Outdoor Play Spaces on Kindergarten Children
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A Potential Natural Treatment for Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder: Research & Practice
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Does Play Make a Difference: American Journal of Play
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Effects of Outdoor Education Programs for Children in California: American Institutes for Research
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Health Benefits to Children from Contact With the Outdoors & Nature: Children & Nature Network
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Let the Children Play: Canadian Council on Learning
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Physically Active Play and Cognition: American Journal of Play
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Play & Self Regulation: American Journal of Play
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The Importance of Outdoor Play for Young Children’s Healthy Development: Porto Biomedical Journal
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The Natural Environment as a Playground for Children: Early Childhood Education Journal
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Why is Exposure to Nature Important in Early Childhood?: University of Florida
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