“With summer fast approaching it’s a great time to get more active“

Now the weather is beginning to brightening up & the days are lengthening there are no excuses not to get 60 minutes of activity outdoors each day.

There are a number of benefits of outdoor play these include both physical and mental benefits. Physically we know it benefits weight control, improves strength, builds endurance and aids coordination. Besides all these benefits, playing outside stretches children’s thinking and knowledge, as well as allows children to move freely and make noise. This is a form of self-expression that is often restricted indoors.

Children are going outside to play less and less these days, with the biggest concern being your children’s safety. Check out our section on Top Tips to get your child more active outdoor play.