According to a 2012 survey of 1000 parents commissioned by National Wildlife Federation (NWF), weather topped the list of barriers to getting kids outdoors. Sixty-one percent of those surveyed cited weather as most problematic, over concerns about strangers (38%), homework (31%), and a busy schedule (5%).
Parents protect their kids; it’s their job. So, it’s natural when the weather turns really nasty or dangerous to keep children inside. But, children are far more adaptable, resilient and hearty than we modern parents give them credit for. Two decades ago, kids routinely ran in the sprinkler to cool off on a sweltering day, made igloos when it snowed, splashed in puddles when it rained. How many do that now? Not many, statistics say. Modern children spend only minutes each day outside in unstructured activities.
Cultivating a Successful School Garden Network: Notes from Washington D.C
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
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Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
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Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
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Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
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Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
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City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
School Gardening Guide - Growing Agriculture in Your Classroom Brochure ~ Massachusetts
|=> The mission of Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom is to foster an awareness and learning in all areas related to food and agriculture industries and the economic and social importance of agriculture to the state, nation and the world.
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For more information, Please see websites below:
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Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
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Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
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City Chickens for your Organic Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
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Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Social Media Week Copenhagen @ UN City: Communication for Development at a Cr...tobiasdenskus
Thomas Tufte, Tobias Denskus and Norbert Wildermuth are some of the leading scholars in Scandinavia in the field of Communication for Development (C4D). They are all part of the bi-national research centre Ørecomm hosted at Roskilde University, Denmark and Malmø University, Sweden. Ørecomm works on exploring the interrelationship between media, communication and glocal change processes and they organize a large yearly festival in the Øresund’s region every September.
Thomas Tufte, Tobias Denskus and Norbert Wildermuth have all agreed to present their latest research regarding role and use of social media amongst social movements, within civil society and amongst established organisations, i.e. the UN. New media developments and massive civic engagement using the social media are sparking new dynamics and new challenges into the way communication for development is conceived and performed. What are the issues in these current developments and where is both the theory and practice of C4D heading?
Besides introducing the challenges and benefits outlined above, the three presenters will together with a representative from United Nations discuss the future role of social media in pursuit of social inclusion, accountability and empowerment.
Why Kids Should Play Outside in Every Weather: Sun, Rain, Snow and More! Feel Confident Outdoors No Matter The Weather.
National Wildlife Federation (NWF) created the Be Out There movement to give back to American children what they don’t even know they have lost: their connection to the natural world. In the process, NWF aims to help reverse alarming health trends and help families raise happier, healthier children. Signs everywhere show the spirit of the movement taking hold.
For more information, go to www.beoutthere.org/join
These ten tips will make sure that your newborn remains safe and healthy through the harsh season. If your newborn develops a cold, do schedule an appointment with the doctor at the earliest. At pregnancy period, careful to mother and unborn baby. For more information about pregnancy then visit this site.
Cultivating a Successful School Garden Network: Notes from Washington D.C
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases Food Production from School Gardens
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic School Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
School Gardening Guide - Growing Agriculture in Your Classroom Brochure ~ Massachusetts
|=> The mission of Massachusetts Agriculture in the Classroom is to foster an awareness and learning in all areas related to food and agriculture industries and the economic and social importance of agriculture to the state, nation and the world.
`
For more information, Please see websites below:
`
Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children
http://scribd.com/doc/239851214
`
Double your School Garden Food Production with Organic Tech
http://scribd.com/doc/239851079
`
Free School Gardening Art Posters
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159`
`
Companion Planting Increases School Garden Food Production by 250 Percent
http://scribd.com/doc/239851159
`
Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success
http://scribd.com/doc/239851348
`
City Chickens for your Organic Garden
http://scribd.com/doc/239850440
`
Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide
http://scribd.com/doc/239851110
Social Media Week Copenhagen @ UN City: Communication for Development at a Cr...tobiasdenskus
Thomas Tufte, Tobias Denskus and Norbert Wildermuth are some of the leading scholars in Scandinavia in the field of Communication for Development (C4D). They are all part of the bi-national research centre Ørecomm hosted at Roskilde University, Denmark and Malmø University, Sweden. Ørecomm works on exploring the interrelationship between media, communication and glocal change processes and they organize a large yearly festival in the Øresund’s region every September.
Thomas Tufte, Tobias Denskus and Norbert Wildermuth have all agreed to present their latest research regarding role and use of social media amongst social movements, within civil society and amongst established organisations, i.e. the UN. New media developments and massive civic engagement using the social media are sparking new dynamics and new challenges into the way communication for development is conceived and performed. What are the issues in these current developments and where is both the theory and practice of C4D heading?
Besides introducing the challenges and benefits outlined above, the three presenters will together with a representative from United Nations discuss the future role of social media in pursuit of social inclusion, accountability and empowerment.
Why Kids Should Play Outside in Every Weather: Sun, Rain, Snow and More! Feel Confident Outdoors No Matter The Weather.
National Wildlife Federation (NWF) created the Be Out There movement to give back to American children what they don’t even know they have lost: their connection to the natural world. In the process, NWF aims to help reverse alarming health trends and help families raise happier, healthier children. Signs everywhere show the spirit of the movement taking hold.
For more information, go to www.beoutthere.org/join
These ten tips will make sure that your newborn remains safe and healthy through the harsh season. If your newborn develops a cold, do schedule an appointment with the doctor at the earliest. At pregnancy period, careful to mother and unborn baby. For more information about pregnancy then visit this site.
Are you looking for an easy way to maintain good health in summers? This article will tell you about the 5 summer health tips that are essential for a healthy lifestyle.
We’re going to let you in on a little secret here…
You can’t STOP a natural disaster from happening. It is, after all, NATURAL.
The truth is, you CAN, however, prepare yourself for the unexpected! That’s right!
YOU...can learn how to be prepared and protect yourself and your friends/family! That is some
exciting stuff!
Today, you have the privilege of learning about 5 different types of disasters that
can occur and what you can do to prepare yourself.
How to Keep Kids Cool in the Summer.docxJack Bryant
Summer is an exciting time, filled with family vacations and fun activities. But it can also be somewhat overwhelming. There are just so many things to plan and do — where we will go, how we will stay entertained, who will watch the kids while all this is going on. Thankfully there are some simple solutions to keeping our little ones cool, happy, and healthy in the summer!
A Parent’s Guide to Overcoming Common Obstacles for Kids and Outdoor Play.
National Wildlife Federation (NWF) created the Be Out There movement to give back to American children what they don’t even know they have lost: their connection to the natural world. In the process, NWF aims to help reverse alarming health trends and help families raise happier, healthier children. Signs everywhere show the spirit of the movement taking hold.
For more information, go to www.beoutthere.org/join
Autumn is prime time to reevaluate your line-up of physical activity. For most of us, this change in season can have a big
impact on how and when we get moving. And while the weather is often absolutely perfect for outdoor activity, shorter days
mean there’s less usable time to make it happen, and many people begin battling lack of energy. Here are some tips to help
use these beautiful fall months to boost energy, connect with nature and gain momentum going into the holiday season.
Canadian Adventure Camp is a North Ontario coed sleepover summer camp for kids located on a beautiful private island in the wilderness lakes region of Temagami. Founded in 1975, it provides acclaimed programs to children from around the world! Visit site: http://www.canadianadventurecamp.com/
Canadian Adventure Camp
15 Idleswift Drive
Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 1K9 Canada
info@canadianadventurecamp.com
Executive Summary:
Welcome to the ‘Quick tips and tricks’ on ‘knowledge sharing’. This presentation was sourced through research available online and through several consultations with Emergency personnel. Providing the ‘quick tips and tricks’ to assist parents and caregivers, the objective is provide an outline of the possible scenarios that can occur during any regular day and provide both ‘proactive’ and ‘reactive’ practical responses for discussion.
Rating: Non-Technical, wide audience
Ten Summer Safety Tips for the Elderly When Going Outdoor | Home Care Assista...AaronDyer1
Seniors really struggle when they go outside in the summer for some kinda fun or activity. To deal with this stress, Home Care Assistance of Phoenix has shared 10 valuable tips, which seniors can consider when they go outdoor in summer. To know about our caregiving services, Visit us: www.homecareassistancephoenix.com
Are you looking for an easy way to maintain good health in summers? This article will tell you about the 5 summer health tips that are essential for a healthy lifestyle.
We’re going to let you in on a little secret here…
You can’t STOP a natural disaster from happening. It is, after all, NATURAL.
The truth is, you CAN, however, prepare yourself for the unexpected! That’s right!
YOU...can learn how to be prepared and protect yourself and your friends/family! That is some
exciting stuff!
Today, you have the privilege of learning about 5 different types of disasters that
can occur and what you can do to prepare yourself.
How to Keep Kids Cool in the Summer.docxJack Bryant
Summer is an exciting time, filled with family vacations and fun activities. But it can also be somewhat overwhelming. There are just so many things to plan and do — where we will go, how we will stay entertained, who will watch the kids while all this is going on. Thankfully there are some simple solutions to keeping our little ones cool, happy, and healthy in the summer!
A Parent’s Guide to Overcoming Common Obstacles for Kids and Outdoor Play.
National Wildlife Federation (NWF) created the Be Out There movement to give back to American children what they don’t even know they have lost: their connection to the natural world. In the process, NWF aims to help reverse alarming health trends and help families raise happier, healthier children. Signs everywhere show the spirit of the movement taking hold.
For more information, go to www.beoutthere.org/join
Autumn is prime time to reevaluate your line-up of physical activity. For most of us, this change in season can have a big
impact on how and when we get moving. And while the weather is often absolutely perfect for outdoor activity, shorter days
mean there’s less usable time to make it happen, and many people begin battling lack of energy. Here are some tips to help
use these beautiful fall months to boost energy, connect with nature and gain momentum going into the holiday season.
Canadian Adventure Camp is a North Ontario coed sleepover summer camp for kids located on a beautiful private island in the wilderness lakes region of Temagami. Founded in 1975, it provides acclaimed programs to children from around the world! Visit site: http://www.canadianadventurecamp.com/
Canadian Adventure Camp
15 Idleswift Drive
Thornhill, Ontario, L4J 1K9 Canada
info@canadianadventurecamp.com
Executive Summary:
Welcome to the ‘Quick tips and tricks’ on ‘knowledge sharing’. This presentation was sourced through research available online and through several consultations with Emergency personnel. Providing the ‘quick tips and tricks’ to assist parents and caregivers, the objective is provide an outline of the possible scenarios that can occur during any regular day and provide both ‘proactive’ and ‘reactive’ practical responses for discussion.
Rating: Non-Technical, wide audience
Ten Summer Safety Tips for the Elderly When Going Outdoor | Home Care Assista...AaronDyer1
Seniors really struggle when they go outside in the summer for some kinda fun or activity. To deal with this stress, Home Care Assistance of Phoenix has shared 10 valuable tips, which seniors can consider when they go outdoor in summer. To know about our caregiving services, Visit us: www.homecareassistancephoenix.com
Harnessing nature to protect our communities.
"Natural Defenses in Action" highlights the important role that natural and nature-based approaches can play in reducing the mounting risks to our communities from weather and climate-related natural hazards. The report highlights how properly managed ecosystems and well-designed policies can help reduce disaster risk in ways that are good for both people and nature. "Natural Defenses in Action" profiles a dozen case studies that highlight best-in-class examples of how natural defenses are being put to use to avoid or reduce risks from flooding, coastal storms, erosion, and wildfire. It illustrates that harnessing nature to protect people and property is not just a good idea—it already is being done across the country!
A new report from the National Wildlife Federation looks at how 20 species that depend on a healthy Gulf are faring in the wake of the BP oil spill. The full extent of the spill’s impacts may take years or even decades to unfold, but Five Years & Counting: Gulf Wildlife in the Aftermath of the Deepwater Horizon Disaster examines what the science tells us so far.
Climate change already is having significant impacts on the nation’s species and ecosystems, and these effects are projected to increase considerably over time. As a result, climate change is now a primary lens through which conservation and natural resource management must be viewed. How should we prepare for and respond to the impacts of climate change on wildlife and their habitats? What should we be doing differently in light of these climatic shifts, and what actions continue to make sense? Climate-Smart Conservation: Putting Adaptation Principles into Practice offers guidance for designing and carrying out conservation in the face of a rapidly changing climate.
Addressing the growing threats brought about or accentuated by rapid climate change requires a fundamental shift in the practice of natural resource management and conservation. Traditionally, conservationists have focused their efforts on protecting and managing systems to maintain their current state, or to restore degraded systems back to a historical state regarded as more desirable. Conservation planners and practitioners will need to adopt forward-looking goals and implement strategies specifically designed to prepare for and adjust to current and future climatic changes, and the associated impacts on natural systems and human communities—an emerging discipline known as climate change adaptation.
The field of climate change adaptation is still in its infancy. Although there is increasing attention focused on the subject, much of the guidance developed to date has been general in nature, concentrating on high-level principles rather than specific actions. It is against this backdrop that this guide was prepared as a means for helping put adaptation principles into practice, and for moving adaptation from planning to action.
MAKING CONSERVATION CLIMATE SMART
The fate of our wildlife and wild places depends on steps we take now to prepare for and cope with the growing impacts of a changing climate. While managers traditionally have looked to the past for inspiration, increasingly we will be faced with future conditions that may have no historical analogs.
Although climate adaptation will have costs, the cost of inaction—through continuing with business as usual—is likely to be far higher. Furthermore, the sooner we begin the task of planning for a climate-altered future and taking meaningful adaptation action, the more successful these efforts ultimately will be. It is imperative that natural resource managers begin to act now to prepare for and manage these changes, in order to provide the best chance for cherished conservation values to endure. Putting climate-smart conservation into practice can make a difference for sustaining our nation’s diverse species and ecosystems well into the future. Indeed, protecting our rich conservation legacy depends on our rising to this challenge.
This National Wildlife Federation report details how 14 Gulf wildlife species are faring in the wake of BP's 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster in the Gulf. Since the tragedy, NWF has closely monitored the harm done to wildlife and important habitats in the Gulf and along the coast. Though the full impacts of the oil spill remain unknown, this summarizes what we know so far, and what restoration still needs to be done. http://www.nwf.org/fouryearslater
Be Out There takes an in-depth look at how to balance screen time with green time in the report, Friending Fresh Air: Connecting Kids to Nature in a Digital Age. Here, we offer insight on how to use technology you already love and still connect your kids to nature.
Muktapishti is a traditional Ayurvedic preparation made from Shoditha Mukta (Purified Pearl), is believed to help regulate thyroid function and reduce symptoms of hyperthyroidism due to its cooling and balancing properties. Clinical evidence on its efficacy remains limited, necessitating further research to validate its therapeutic benefits.
micro teaching on communication m.sc nursing.pdfAnurag Sharma
Microteaching is a unique model of practice teaching. It is a viable instrument for the. desired change in the teaching behavior or the behavior potential which, in specified types of real. classroom situations, tends to facilitate the achievement of specified types of objectives.
- Video recording of this lecture in English language: https://youtu.be/kqbnxVAZs-0
- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/SINlygW1Mpc
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The Gram stain is a fundamental technique in microbiology used to classify bacteria based on their cell wall structure. It provides a quick and simple method to distinguish between Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria, which have different susceptibilities to antibiotics
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
Recomendações da OMS sobre cuidados maternos e neonatais para uma experiência pós-natal positiva.
Em consonância com os ODS – Objetivos do Desenvolvimento Sustentável e a Estratégia Global para a Saúde das Mulheres, Crianças e Adolescentes, e aplicando uma abordagem baseada nos direitos humanos, os esforços de cuidados pós-natais devem expandir-se para além da cobertura e da simples sobrevivência, de modo a incluir cuidados de qualidade.
Estas diretrizes visam melhorar a qualidade dos cuidados pós-natais essenciais e de rotina prestados às mulheres e aos recém-nascidos, com o objetivo final de melhorar a saúde e o bem-estar materno e neonatal.
Uma “experiência pós-natal positiva” é um resultado importante para todas as mulheres que dão à luz e para os seus recém-nascidos, estabelecendo as bases para a melhoria da saúde e do bem-estar a curto e longo prazo. Uma experiência pós-natal positiva é definida como aquela em que as mulheres, pessoas que gestam, os recém-nascidos, os casais, os pais, os cuidadores e as famílias recebem informação consistente, garantia e apoio de profissionais de saúde motivados; e onde um sistema de saúde flexível e com recursos reconheça as necessidades das mulheres e dos bebês e respeite o seu contexto cultural.
Estas diretrizes consolidadas apresentam algumas recomendações novas e já bem fundamentadas sobre cuidados pós-natais de rotina para mulheres e neonatos que recebem cuidados no pós-parto em unidades de saúde ou na comunidade, independentemente dos recursos disponíveis.
É fornecido um conjunto abrangente de recomendações para cuidados durante o período puerperal, com ênfase nos cuidados essenciais que todas as mulheres e recém-nascidos devem receber, e com a devida atenção à qualidade dos cuidados; isto é, a entrega e a experiência do cuidado recebido. Estas diretrizes atualizam e ampliam as recomendações da OMS de 2014 sobre cuidados pós-natais da mãe e do recém-nascido e complementam as atuais diretrizes da OMS sobre a gestão de complicações pós-natais.
O estabelecimento da amamentação e o manejo das principais intercorrências é contemplada.
Recomendamos muito.
Vamos discutir essas recomendações no nosso curso de pós-graduação em Aleitamento no Instituto Ciclos.
Esta publicação só está disponível em inglês até o momento.
Prof. Marcus Renato de Carvalho
www.agostodourado.com
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- Video recording of this lecture in Arabic language: https://youtu.be/Ve4P0COk9OI
- Link to download the book free: https://nephrotube.blogspot.com/p/nephrotube-nephrology-books.html
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Adv. biopharm. APPLICATION OF PHARMACOKINETICS : TARGETED DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMSAkankshaAshtankar
MIP 201T & MPH 202T
ADVANCED BIOPHARMACEUTICS & PHARMACOKINETICS : UNIT 5
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The Forecast Calls for Play - Feel Confident Going Outdoors in Any Weather
1. The Forecast
Calls for Play
Feel Confident
Outdoors
No Matter
The Weather
1
2. All the Fuss About The Weather
“Think we’ll get snow this winter?”
“It’s raining cats and dogs out there!”
“Hot enough for ya?”
The weather: it’s what we talk about when there’s nothing else to say. But weather is more important than we
think. Far from just a polite conversation starter, weather is preventing American kids from doing an activity that is
no-cost, really good for them and right outside their doors: spending daily time outside.
According to a 2012 survey of 1000 parents commissioned by National Wildlife Federation (NWF), weather topped the
list of barriers to getting kids outdoors. Sixty-one percent of those surveyed cited weather as most problematic, over
concerns about strangers (38%), homework (31%), and a busy schedule (5%).
Parents protect their kids; it’s their job. So, it’s natural when the weather turns really nasty or dangerous to keep
children inside. But, children are far more adaptable, resilient and hearty than we modern parents give them credit
for. Two decades ago, kids routinely ran in the sprinkler to cool off on a sweltering day, made igloos when it snowed,
splashed in puddles when it rained. How many do that now? Not many, statistics say. Modern children spend only
minutes each day outside in unstructured activities.
They spend most of their time,
seven hours per day on average,
away from the elements entirely,
in front of some kind of electronic
screen. 1,2,3
Less than ideal weather—too
cold, too damp, too hot—can
quickly put a damper on outdoor
play for today’s moms and dads.
A drizzly Monday can mean
carpooling to school rather than
walking. Temperatures below
40 degrees and over 80 give us
pause. But is all of this caution
really necessary? Weather is,
by nature, changeable. As the
climate continues to warm, this is
ever more the case, with greater
extremes at both ends of the
thermometer. But barring truly
threatening conditions such as
poor air, flooding and storms,
children are safe to play outside
in most kinds of weather.
2
3. In addition, being outside is life insurance
for the environment. Studies have shown that
kids who play outdoors when they’re young
grow up to be more conservation-minded. So,
as adults, they care more about the wild things
and places they’ve come to know and love as
kids—and will work to preserve them for future
generations.
When kids are kept unnecessarily indoors due
to imperfect conditions, we “protect them”
from something crucial to their health and
well-being. As kids spend less and less time
outside, it’s clear that staying indoors is far
more risky than going out. Today, one-third
of children and adolescents are overweight
or obese; 5.4 million U.S. kids are currently
diagnosed with ADHD, with a 22% increase
between 2003 and 2007 alone; 7.6 million U.S.
children are vitamin D deficient, and the use of
antidepressants in pediatric patients has risen sharply.5-8
But outdoor activities kids love, like running, jumping, climbing, playing games with friends and taking nature
walks are a great strategy for keeping children healthy, physically, mentally and even academically. Kids who play
outdoors maintain healthier body weights, are less likely to be near-sighted and have healthier vitamin D levels.
In addition, “green time” enhances empathy, lengthens attention spans and improves critical thinking skills.9-13
In this report, we’ll address for parents their concerns about inclement weather and provide information they
need to take kids out with confidence.
YOUR WEATHER REPORT:
Feel Confident Outdoors, No Matter the Forecast
Don’t Rain on My Parade . . . . . . . .Pg 4
When it comes to outdoor play, wet can be wonderful
Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot . . . . . . . . . . . .Pg 6
Keeping kids safe, happy and comfortable all summer
Baby, It’s Cold Outside . . . . . . . . . . .Pg 8
Don’t let frosty temperataures leave you cold
3
4. Don’t Rain on My Parade
When it comes to outdoor play,
wet can be wonderful
Parents of young children often keep a running list of
“rainy day activities,” crafts or games to do indoors when
forecast is soggy. How many include playing outside on
that list? For those who don’t, perhaps worries about wet
weather making kids sick or getting caught in a storm—or Pick
even messing up the carpets—figure in. But if your kids have
never dodged rain drops, jumped in a puddle or sang in the
cheerful,
rain, they’re missing out on something wonderful. rain gear with cartoon
Rain can sometimes be blamed for causing children to characters or bright colors.
catch colds or flu, particularly when kids’ hair or feet get Returning to a warm cup of
wet. The fact is, rain cannot make you sick.14 While getting
wet may be inconvenient, dressing children in waterproof cocoa helps, too.
hats and boots and raincoats can protect kids from getting
too soggy. Pick cheerful rain gear with cartoon characters
or bright colors. This will help children want to don their
slickers and get outdoors to play. Returning to a warm cup
of cocoa helps, too.
In spring and summer, rain can bring along its less hospitable and more dangerous cousins, thunder and lightning.
When storms pop up, extra care is necessary.
To stay safe during a storm:
• Get out of the pool, lake, ocean, or any body of water.
Water conducts electricity, meaning that electricity can
travel through water.
• If you’re outside, seek shelter in a house or building. If
there’s no house or building, wait out the storm in a car.
• If you’re outside and can’t get inside, don’t stand under
or near large objects, like tall trees. Lightning is more
likely to hit something tall.
• Plan ahead. Talk with your kids about what to do if
you get caught in a storm. Also be aware of the weather
forecast when you’ll be outdoors, such as on a camping
trip. Then you’ll be ready with a plan for getting to shelter
if a storm blows up.15
4
5. Sometimes, however, the biggest obstacle to playing in the rain is not the fear
of getting sick or a storm on the horizon: it is mom and dad. When parents are busy
working and taking care of kids and a home, the last thing they want to deal with is
muddy tracks across the foyer or wet, ruined carpets.
With a little forethought, a mess can be avoided:
• When you’re heading out for some rainy fun, make sure you have a mat by the front door for wiping
feet when you return
• Have kids remove boots and any wet or muddy items as soon as they walk in the door
• Keep some old towels just inside for spills
• Should mud get on the carpet, experts say to let the mud dry completely before vacuuming to
ensure stain removal.16
5
6. Feeling Hot, Hot, Hot
Keeping kids safe, happy and
comfortable all summer
Summertime and the outdoor living is easy, right? Not so fast. “Global warming is bringing more frequent
and severe heat waves to much of the country,” says Dr. Amanda Staudt, NWF climate scientist. With extreme
heat comes increasing risks of heat-related health problems such as heat stroke and sunburn, as well as
worsening asthma and allergies—all of which could make for a less than ideal summer vacation. But, summer is
the ideal time to spend time outdoors. Kids are free of the pressures of school and homework and ready to take
in all nature has to offer. By getting educated, planning ahead and being prepared, you can make the most of
your kids’ two-month break and spend time enjoying the season.
How hot is too hot? With summer
temperatures reaching 90 degrees and triple digits
starting in late May or early June in some parts of
the country, how do you know if it’s safe to take
kids outdoors to play? According to Dr. Melinda
Bossenmeyer, “Kids absorb more heat than adults,
while sweating less. The result is kids have a greater
propensity for heat cramps, heat exhaustion and
heat stroke.”24 On a day where a high in the 80’s
is expected, making sure you have sunscreen and
water along for the fun are great tips. But as the
mercury rises further, it’s important to check the
weather report. In addition to forecasting high and
low temperatures for the day, many also forecast
heat index, pollen count air quality. Knowing what to
expect can help you know when it’s probably better
to stay in and take steps when you do venture out.
Of course, swimming in a pool is a wonderful way to beat the heat,
as is playing in a sprinkler. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) also
recommends the following tips to prevent heat-related illness:17
• Drink plenty of water, and if kids are very active and sweating heavily,
replace minerals and salts with kid-friendly sports drinks.
• Schedule your children’s outdoor time in the coolest parts of the day,
early in the morning and later in the afternoon.
• Dress kids in lightweight, light-colored, loose-fitting clothing.
• NEVER leave a child (or pet) in a closed, parked vehicle.
• Give kids a cool shower or bath after returning indoors.
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7. And don’t
forget the
sunscreen!
Apply about a shot glass full of sunscreen to all exposed areas before going out.
The health benefits for kids playing outdoors are numerous—from lower body weights, to better eyesight and
emotional well-being but it’s important to be safe. As much as 80 percent of a person’s lifetime exposure to skin-
damaging ultraviolet rays occurs by age 18. Multiple studies have shown that the more youngsters are exposed
to the sun early in life, especially if they suffer serious sunburns, the greater the risk of later developing both
superficial skin cancers and deadly melanomas. Sadly, the issue of sun protection is all the more important these
days because the thinning of the ozone layer has rendered everyone more susceptible to skin-damaging solar
radiation. Experts say to apply about a shot glass full of sunscreen to all exposed areas before going out and
insisting infants and children wear a hat.18 The American Melanoma Foundation recommends a broad-spectrum,
waterproof or water-resistant sun block with a minimum of 15 SPF.
From April to October, in many areas, seasonal allergies are another challenge for parents to contend with in
regard to outdoor play. When pollen counts are high, kids with hay fever may experience itchy-watery eyes,
scratchy throats and sneezing. Experts say, in addition to any allergy medications recommended by your
pediatrician, there are steps you can take to help allergic kids enjoy the outdoors:
1. Choose the right time of day to play may go a long way toward mitigating flare-ups, as pollen counts are lower
in the early morning and evening.
2. Get kids some cool shades or sunglasses will prevent allergens from entering their eyes.
3. Have them shower and wash their hair once they come back in.18
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8. Baby It’s Cold Outside Don’t let frosty temperatures leave you cold
“Kids should get at least 60 minutes of exercise every day, and it’s great if they
can do so outside for the fresh air and more room to play.”
Dr. Jennifer Shu
Despite their own winter wonderland memories, contemporary moms and dads can be reluctant to send kids
outside when temperatures drop. Myths about cold and illness, concerns about safety and preparedness, and
ignorance of the mental and physical health benefits to year-round outdoor play combine to make moms and
dads think twice about braving the elements.
Take the commonly-held belief that spending time in the cold can give you one. Is there evidence spending time
outside in the winter will make your child sick? According to the experts, no, because cold air does not cause
colds, viruses do. In fact, staying indoors where germs are more likely to catch up with you may be a bigger
problem.19
“Kids should get at least 60 minutes of exercise every day, and it’s great if they can do so outside for the fresh
air and more room to play,” says Dr Jennifer Shu, a pediatrician and author of Heading Home with Your Newborn.
“You can’t catch a cold from simply being in the cold.”
Playing outside in the winter does have its health risks, however. Having appropriate cold-weather gear is crucial.
Dressing for Winter
• The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
urges dressing infants and children in several
thin layers to keep them dry and warm.
• Don’t forget a warm coat, boots, gloves or
mittens, and a hat.
• In addition, setting reasonable time limits on
outdoor play and having children come inside
periodically to warm up will help prevent
hypothermia and frostbite.
• AAP also reminds parents to coat kids’ faces
with sunscreen, as sunlight, especially reflecting
off snow, can cause burns.22
“Be sure to bundle up and limit exposure to as few as 20 or 30 minutes for little kids if it’s [below
freezing], and make sure they warm up and change into dry clothing if necessary when they come in,”
says Dr. Shu. 23
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9. When days get short and cold in parts of the country, especially the northeast, getting a daily dose of the
outdoors may be an important, all-natural prescription for kids’ mental health. Some kids and teens,
like some adults, are more susceptible to Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), also known as “the winter blues.”
According to family psychologist Dr. Susan Bartell, SAD symptoms may include crankiness, sleeping more than
usual and difficulty concentrating, among others. The good news is spending time outdoors can help.24
“Get outside as much as possible during the winter months to be sure kids get plenty of sunlight,” says
educational psychologist Dr. Mary Johnson-Gerard.
She suggests organizing winter theme walks to collect rocks or twigs; going sledding on plastic trays; or
organizing a winter track meet with activities such as jumping backward the farthest, running sideways or
blowing bubbles.25
“Be sure to bundle up and
limit exposure to as few
as 20 or 30 minutes for
little kids if it’s below
freezing.
Dr. Jennifer Shu
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10. Don’t Be a Fair-Weather Friend to Nature
The Forecast Calls for Play!
Spending time outside is great for kids, with benefits to their mental and physical health hard to get anywhere
else. They need time outdoors to be healthy and happy. But nature needs our kids as much as our kids need
nature: if they don’t learn to love and appreciate it while they’re young, who will ensure it will be there for them,
and future generations, when they grow up? When we stay indoors because we don’t want our kids to brave
a few snowflakes—or we don’t want to—we are doing a disservice not only to them and ourselves, but to the
environment.
It’s time to make like postal carriers and be outside in all kinds of weather.
For more wonderful
outdoor activities visit:
www.BeOutThere.org
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