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BY TAMMY SCILEPPI
Every parent knows that getting the kiddos outdoors is crucial, especially since family
activities have been limited and educational screen time has become a necessity. That’s
why savvy moms and dads are giving a big thumbs up to backyard playgrounds and
swing sets.
“There is significant data indicating that time spent outdoors, whether in play, outdoor
education, or recreation, can have a real and positive impact on mental and physical
well-being,” Constance Scharff, Ph.D., an internationally recognized speaker/author
on mental health and addiction recovery, writes in Psychology Today. “These types of
experiences can also improve communication and social cues.”
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Creative Playthings Swing Sets: Limited Only by Your Imagination. (Getty Images)
KIDS THRIVE WHEN THEY CAN SWING, JUMP AND CLIMB!
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