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Jan 2024
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Let Your Kids Play Outside- 197

CONNIE ALBERS
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Do you want your children to have a happy childhood? Let them play outside! We must add more playtime to a child's day so they can learn how to be problem solvers and experience the wonder of simple playtime. 

Ginny Yurich, founder and creator of 1000 Hours Outside, and I discuss what kids need and the benefits of letting them go outside to play. 

 

Read the full show notes with links here: https://conniealbers.com/let-kids-play-outside/

 

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Thank you ~ Connie

 

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