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This post from Muddy Puddles<\/a> explores some of the ways you can encourage your child to ditch the screen and spend more time outdoors. From exciting games to enchanting walks, here are some of the activities you can do together as a family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What could be more fun than a trip to the park? Come rain or shine, this is a great way to entice your children outside of the home. It would be great to choose a local park with lots of fun and exciting offerings that will allow them to move around and use their body. If the local park within your area does not have a\u00a0variety of playground equipment<\/a>\u00a0just yet, consider requesting or arranging for them. A commercial-grade metal swing set is a good start. It can accommodate more weight for longer, and everyone loves swings!<\/p>\n\n\n\n On warmer days you can even pack a delicious picnic to enjoy between rounds on the monkey bars. You won\u2019t need any expensive picnic baskets, just a simple bag will suffice. You might want to bring a blanket to lay on the floor and avoid those pesky grass stains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some picnic ideas you might want to try: https:\/\/picniclifestyle.com\/50-picnic-ideas-for-kids\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n If the weather isn\u2019t pleasant enough for a picnic in the park, there are lots of other outdoor activities you can do as a family. To make the most of a drizzly day, you can stick to the basics and jump in muddy puddles. It\u2019s an activity that always goes down well with children (adults secretly love it too). All they need is a decent pair of kid\u2019s wellies<\/a> to keep their toes toasty and dry \u2013 it\u2019s that simple. We can\u2019t change the Great British weather so why not embrace it instead?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Flying a kite might bring back some nostalgic memories for a lot of parents. So, take the time to share these memories with your children \u2013 it is a classic activity for the whole family to enjoy. As long as the breeze is calling, you can fly a kite all year round. To make a day of it, your family can create their own kites out of everyday materials ranging from old newspapers and magazines to discarded paper plates. Why not go all out and decorate with paints and glitter? Find more inspiration here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.acraftylife.com\/kite-crafts-for-kids-have-fun-outdoors\/<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your family doesn\u2019t have to go far to enjoy the outdoors. You can learn something new in your very own home. Gardening is beneficial for children of all ages in many ways. As well as keeping your little ones busy, gardening is a great way to stay active<\/a> and burn off excess energy. If you don\u2019t have a garden you can tend to potted plants and herbs to bring a bit of the outdoors into your home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You can find some more green-fingered inspiration here<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n —–<\/p>\n\n\n\n The opportunities for ditching the screen are endless, as are the benefits. Whatever the weather, the whole family can benefit from exploring the great outdoors. That\u2019s not to say screentime is completely bad for children. Some onscreen activities can have educational benefits, as well as being entertaining. After all, everything is best enjoyed in moderation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.techadvisor.com\/feature\/digital-home\/how-much-screen-time-for-kids-3520917\/#:~:text=Ofcom%20in%20the%20UK%20estimates,and%206.5%20hours%20for%20teenagers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n https:\/\/www.chop.edu\/news\/health-tip\/how-too-much-screen-time-affects-kids-eyes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\nHave a picnic and play at the park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Outdoors enjoying the rain and jumping in muddy puddles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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