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The Benefits of Unstructured Outdoor Play (& How to Get Your Child Outside!) with Allana Robinson

Author
Dr. Hilary Mandzik - Psychologist
Published
Wed 28 Jun 2023
Episode Link
https://hilarymandzik.podbean.com/e/the-benefits-of-unstructured-outdoor-play-how-to-build-more-of-it-into-your-child-s-daily-routine-with-allana-robinson/

Getting kids outside is truly magical. Fresh air can calm a fussy baby, support emotion regulation, and provide the context change you need on a long day of parenting. And letting kids explore the outdoors *without* structured activities has SO many benefits!


 


In this week’s episode, I talk with Allana Robinson – registered Early Childhood Educator and Developmental Specialist – about the many benefits of unstructured, independent outdoor play. We cover the logistics of getting kids outside (including weather & safety concerns), how to embrace unstructured outdoor exploration, and why it’s so important to let your child play outside as often as possible.


 


Here’s the thing: Outdoor play is amazing for children’s growth, development, and learning – and the less we intervene & structure our children’s outdoor adventures, the better. 


 


Allana’s website: https://www.allanarobinson.com


 


Get Them Outside course: https://www.allanarobinson.com/outdoors/


 


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