"How to include outdoor activities in your kids' routine?"
"Daily Mile"
[ "Remember the time when we used to go out every evening to play. Every morning we waited for the school to get over soon and get done with the homework. Finally, after fulfilling those not-so-big responsibilities we used to gather in the playground to play endless games. Kids from the neighbourhood would join in to have a blast. Those good days have vanished now.The younger generation is more interested in techs, gadgets and the internet. The advent of technology has hindered the physical growth of developing kids to a great extent. They rarely go out to play. Games like hide and seek, running, playing on monkey bars and swings have lost all their significance. Playgrounds no longer jingle with the chaos of kids playing in themAbout a decade ago, children used to be active. Parents would do anything to confine them indoors as kids were always playing outside. The scorching heat and the heavy rain never mattered to them. The scenario is different now, parents are willing to do anything to see their kids play outsideWhat can be done?One solution to this problem is adopting the Daily Mile initiative. The campaign encourages schools in the UK to take kids out for jogging or running for 15 minutes. This compensates for the lack of physical exercise in their daily routineThis initiative focuses on nursery and primary school children. It inculcates the physical, social, and emotional build-up in the growing kids. The importance of physical activities is known to everyone. Not giving proper outdoor exposure to children can impact their physical as well as mental development. The Daily Mile can enhance the mental and emotional state of childrenWhat about the social-distancing norm?Since the COVID-19 pandemic hit the world badly. Every nation is in an awful state and social gatherings are prohibited. How can kids be taken outdoors? True, it is very dangerous to go out with your kids. Therefore, you need to refrain from going outHowever, you can still try and give them some outdoor exposure by spending some time on your lawn or the terrace. Not all the families have a terrace or a lawn. So, the lucky ones can make the most of these two amenitiesIt is advised to always wear a mask, even if you are on the lawn or terrace. Applying sanitiser after regular intervals of time is also recommended. There is no guarantee whether the people living in other apartments of your building are healthy. It is best to take precautionsYou can also install a playground in your lawn. This will provide you with the benefit of keeping a watch on your kids and the benefits of outdoor activities will also be achievedEquipment like swings, monkey bars, slides, treehouse, etcWhy are outdoor activities important?When your children go out to play, they move and do some physical work. The movement helps in muscle development. The bones get stronger and healthy. The overall health of your children is enhanced. They start being more active and healthy. The nervous system, blood flow, and digestion attain a healthier stateOutdoor activities or jogging and running for daily make kids habitual of exercise. This becomes a part of their routine. When they grow up, the habit of exercising daily doesn't leave them. This means that your dear children always stay healthyApart from health benefits, outdoor activities help children learn the value of sharing and teamwork. They make new friends and get accustomed to human behaviour. This helps them adopt a happier lifestyle" ]