Every day, the evidence grows stronger for the benefits of nature for children.
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Children who grew up around lots of green space had a reduction in risk of developing mental disorders in adulthood.
minutes in an urban park can improve happiness and wellbeing, regardless of whether the time is spent exercising.
Children are
times more physically active when outdoors than when indoors.
Learn more about the many benefits of Nature for a child's mental, social, physical and academic well being.
Sinead Brophy, Swansea University; Charlotte Todd, Swansea University; Emily Marchant, Swansea University, and Michaela James,...
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