(Guest Post from Jenny Miller from StopNDD.org)
From the time author Richard Louv wrote about it in 2005 in his book, Last Child in the Woods, the term “nature-deficit disorder” has become a cause of concern for kids and adults alike. And as we become more enamored by technology, its threat has become more apparent. Children, in particular, are at risk, as this disconnect from nature can lead to a multitude of physical and mental health issues. On the bright side, nature-deficit disorder is entirely avoidable and even reversible, so we’ve compiled a list of resources to help parents do exactly that.
What Is Nature-Deficit Disorder
Learn about this disorder and the negative impact it can have on your children.
Defining Nature-Deficit Disorder
Are You and Your Kids Suffering from Nature-Deficit Disorder?
How Nature-Deficit Disorder Impacts Children’s Health
What Nature Can Do
Spending more time outdoors can boost our mood, inspire creativity, and get us in better physical shape.
Can the Outdoors Really Make Us Feel Better?
Kids Have Much to Gain by Going Outside
How Nature Can Make You Kinder, Happier, and More Creative
Outdoor Activities for Home
Spending more time outdoors starts with your own backyard.
10 Backyard Activities to Do with Children
11 Fun Outdoor Chores for Kids
How to Safely Observe Wildlife from Your Home
The World as a Classroom
Once you leave home, a world of adventure awaits!
Using the Nature Principle and Camps to Reduce Nature-Deficit Disorder
The Top 5 Outdoor Sports for Kids
19 Tips for Camping With Kids
Use a Target Promo Code to Save on Camping Gear
Indeed, with the obvious solution being to spend more time outdoors, why not make the most of it and also take this as an opportunity to bond as a family? Because ultimately, there’s really no better incentive for kids to go outside than the fun and lasting memories you make together, and no disorder can say otherwise.
