Did you know that, according to British researchers, children who spent more time in nature during pandemic lockdowns suffered fewer behavioral and emotional problems?
This is according to a new study of 376 families in the United Kingdom who had children aged 3 to 7 years old. More than half of the families said their children’s interaction with nature increased during the first lockdown, while the rest said their children’s connection with nature stayed the same or decreased.
One-third of children whose connections with nature declined had increases in sadness, anxiety, and acting out. Researchers reported that access to and engagement with nature is associated with wide-ranging benefits in children and adults, including lowering levels of anxiety and depression and reducing stress. The findings show that nature can provide a low-cost method of mental health support for children (and their families!) that can be used at home and school.
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