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The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast
1KHO 200: Children Today are Under Relentless Supervision | Angela Hanscom, Balanced and Barefoot
Oct 5, 2023
Angela Hanscom, author of Balanced and Barefoot discusses the challenges children face today including play deprivation and reduced outdoor time. She emphasizes the critical role of movement and unstructured play for children's physical and neurological development. Hanscom advocates for prioritizing outdoor playtime and engaging with the natural world for children to truly thrive.
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- Outdoor play provides numerous benefits for children's development, including physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth.
- Play deprivation has serious implications for children's development, affecting their physical health, social skills, and emotional well-being.
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The Importance of Outdoor Play for Child Development
Outdoor play provides numerous benefits for children's development, including physical, cognitive, and social-emotional growth. The lack of outdoor playtime has negative consequences for children's well-being. One major issue is the restriction of movement, as children spend excessive amounts of time sitting and lack opportunities for physical activity. This sedentary lifestyle affects their posture, muscle development, and overall physical health. Additionally, the absence of outdoor play negatively impacts their social skills and emotional well-being, leading to loneliness and social isolation. The decline in outdoor play also results in underdeveloped sensory systems, with negative effects on motor skills, attention, and learning. By prioritizing and encouraging outdoor play, children can experience improved physical health, enhanced social skills, and increased cognitive abilities.
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