Playing Outside

This episode is all about how much fun we can have playing outside! We’re talking about things to do, why it’s good for us to play outside, and everyone will have the chance to think about and talk about something special that they would like to do when playing outside together!  If you like getting dirty, running around, or making art – this episode is for you!  Playing outside is one of the best parts about being a kid.  Now, we’ve got the obvious playing outside activities - riding bikes, roller blading, riding scooters, playing basketball in the driveway, but I want us to talk about other things we can do to have fun outside! See some specific ideas on alongfortheride.info, Did you know that playing outside is good for you?  Yeah, it’s one of the healthiest choices you can make for yourself!  You’re using your brain and imagination to come up with things to do.  You’re improving your overall coordination by climbing and exploring.  You’re getting stronger. Think about how your whole body is involved when you’re swinging or riding a scooter! The truth is kids need time outside and when you make special time to all be outside together, it's not only good for the kids, but good for EVERYONE!  Also, something you might not know is that being outside in the sunshine can improve your mood! Isn’t that fascinating? So if you find yourself not in the best mood or mental space, go outside and take a walk or play!  When you get home, maybe when you’re eating dinner together tonight, talk about what you’re excited to do outside and make a plan for when you can all go do something together.  If this podcast has added value and helped you have fun in the car with your kids, please head over to iTunes, subscribe to the show, and leave us an honest review. Your reviews and feedback will not only help me continue to deliver great, family fun content, but it will also help us reach even more amazing families just like yours. Make sure that you are subscribed to the Along For The Ride Tribe for exclusive info. Follow me on Instagram at @mrsjjcampbell and @alongfortheride_show and go ahead and follow on Facebook too!