ChildUp – John ChildUp
“Nearly half of U.S. preschoolers do not engage in parent-supervised playtime outdoors on a daily basis, according to a study published online today in theArchives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine. Of the 8,950 preschool-aged children examined, only 51 percent were reported to have gone outside with a parent for playtime every day….”Our results highlight the considerable room for improvement in parent-supervised outdoor play opportunities for preschool-aged children, which could have numerous benefits for young children’s physical health and development,” the authors wrote.”(more)