Get Outside!

Nancy Blakey, author of 5 activity books including 101 Alternatives to Television, parent educator and motivator, gave insightful, humorous, and personal accounts of the meaning of outdoor play for children. Not only affecting physical components of a person's development, it also impacts emotional and spiritual aspects. Children need unstructured playground time, to develop their own methods of dealing with boredom, and an opportunity to have a "wild corner" where there are few rules and lots of open-ended time to play, think, and move. 

Check out her inspirational talk by clicking to the link on the right. You can also find more of Nancy's insights at mudpiemamas.com. Mudpie Mamas is also on Pinterest, with lots of ideas for your family!

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