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It’s been a long winter and an even longer year, spent mostly cooped up inside due to various lockdowns and stay-at-home orders. But though we’re still battling the coronavirus, getting outside into the sunshine and fresh air is important, even if we have to do it spaced apart. Unfortunately trips to take the garbage out don’t count, according to my mom, but I have a good excuse to get outside in an isolated area: my horse and his propensity to find every single burr in the field, get it in his mane and tail, and turn into a unicorn.
Getting kids outside is especially important for their health, both physical and mental. Even a quick walk around the block can lower blood pressure, boost energy, and improve your state of mind. With winter retreating, the sun is getting stronger and there’s nothing as invigorating as turning your face up to the spring sunshine (just make sure you wear sunscreen and don’t look directly at the ball of burning light). Although kids have had to adjust how they play and who they can play with, getting them outside – with family, if possible – will benefit everyone.
On the other hand, some kids aren’t very outdoorsy, and that’s okay. As a kid and teen, I often took a beloved book and relaxed out on the back deck while I read, but I was never big on activities like camping, or sports that didn’t involve animals. There’s nothing wrong with bringing traditionally indoor activities like painting, writing, or board games outside, to backyards or local parks. And while most parents would like their kids to have less screen time, the portability of modern electronics means video games and TV can go just about anywhere.
So if you’re feeling sluggish and everyone’s sick of looking at a screen, head outside on a nice sunny day. Take a walk, get down in the dirt, or stretch out in the backyard with a good book and your favourite drink. If anyone needs me, I’ll be at the farm, pulling endless burrs off my horse.
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