Joaquin Sorolla y Bastida El bano del caballo [The Horse's Bath] painting
John William Waterhouse Gather ye rosebuds while ye may painting
The magic of sunlight filtering through the trees, the soothing sounds of a mountain stream, and the beauty of nature are not just great seasonal therapy for adults. Kid's too can benefit from a hearty walk in the wilds.
Parents know exercise and fresh air are good for children's growing bodies — especially today, when statistics show that American children are increasingly overweight, partly due to lack of exercise. Communing with nature is also good for their souls, scientists say. Research suggests that children learn more when exposed to natural light and the lack of such light has been cited as a possible factor of attention deficit disorder. Curiosity and Wonderment Among the believers in outdoor therapy is the Freedman family, who use the
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