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Dr Amanda Gummer

12 expert-led tips to get your kids outside (even when they just don't feel like it)

Group of kids on roundabout.

Getting your kids out and about has so many benefits, but sometimes they just don't want to leave the house - let me help you with that...

As a child development expert with over ten years' experience, I’ve seen first-hand the incredible benefits of outdoor play for children. It boosts their physical health, enhances their creativity, and fosters their social skills. Sometimes though, getting kids outside can really feel like an uphill battle especially if you’ve all had a long day at school or work, or when you don’t have the headspace to keep an eye on them with a never-ending list of priority chores to do. I assure you, you can overcome the challenge of getting kids outside.

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