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20.01.2022 Puddle jumping weather is on its way, so it's time to check if the gum boots still fit! Nothing ruins spontaneous puddle jumping plans more than boots that have been grown out of. Do your nature players (and you) love jumping in muddy puddles? Show us your boots! Tag someone with awesome gumboots, or to remind them it's time for a size check!

19.01.2022 Today we reflect on the 60,000+ years of human history of the island continent we call home so we thought we’d share this gorgeous design by Nungala Creative with SBS Australia to represent the wonderful places we live! (Hobart) muwinina is a part of the palawa people, a network of clans in Tasmania. No capital letters are used in palawa kani (the revived-traditional language), including place names. Hobart’s famous Mount Wellington is named kunanyi in palawa kani.... http://www.nungalacreative.com/#/whos-land-is-it/

14.01.2022 Psychologist Nicole Beurkens thinks 2021 should be the year we all play like kids again, and we agree! Did you rediscover some childhood hobbies during lockdown that you're continuing to enjoy? https://www.mindbodygreen.com//how-to-play-like-kid-for-sa

14.01.2022 Five green ways to help keep your cool this summer! People living in urban areas are especially vulnerable to increased temperatures, but here’s how greener cities can help us beat the heat https://pursuit.unimelb.edu.au//five-green-ways-to-help-ke

12.01.2022 Primary-age children in Britain are losing the freedom to play independently and typically are not are allowed to play outside on their own until two years older than their parents’ generation were, according to research. https://www.theguardian.com//gradual-lockdown-of-uk-childr Play England Tim Gill

10.01.2022 Nature-based childhood helps people and the planet - As many people's lives around the world have moved indoors, some fear children are losing their connection to nature. DW News spoke to an expert about how the outdoors impacts our happiness and the way we treat the planet. https://www.dw.com//nature-childhood-child-plan/a-56160205

08.01.2022 We love this new campaign from Kathmandu ! It succinctly tells the story of what happens to our bodies and our brains when we spend time in nature, and the mental and physical health benefits it brings! Nature Play's mission is to get more children outdoors and into nature more often - so we're with Kathmandu when they say "We're out there!" #natureplay #mentalhealth #childrenoutdoors #childreninnature #kathmandu

06.01.2022 A pandemic tradition worth keeping: Walking together. Experts agree that family walks are valuable, for many reasons. One outcome of this covid pandemic has been the increased recognition and acknowledgment of the importance of physical activity and the importance of outdoor play for children and youth, says Guy Faulkner, a professor of kinesiology at the University of British Columbia and principal investigator at its Population Physical Activity Lab. https://www.washingtonpost.com//family-walks-exercise-bon/

06.01.2022 More news on the recent research we shared showing UK children being held back from playing outside unsupervised. Helen Dodd, a professor of child psychology at the University of Reading said, The concerns we have from this report are twofold. First, we are seeing children getting towards the end of their primary school years without having had enough opportunities to develop their ability to assess and manage risk independently. "Second, if children are getting less time to play outdoors in an adventurous way, this may have an impact on their mental health and overall wellbeing. https://au.news.yahoo.com/parents-children-outdoors-as-a-ge

03.01.2022 Children are naturally curious with rich imaginations. Harvesting their creativity can promote their intellectual, social, and emotional health benefits. However, television, video games, and social media can diminish a child's natural curiosity when answers to their questions can literally be found on-demand with the swipe of a finger. So how can we encourage our children's curiosity? https://www.moms.com/child-lacks-curiosity-concern/