As a parent, you are always looking for ways to help your child or children be well rounded people. It can be difficult to find ways to pull them away from the mundane tasks that are everyday life. One of the best ways to help your child develop is to spend time outside and in free play. The forest is one of the best places to do just that. Magical Forest Resort is here to talk about some of the ways that spending time outdoors and in a forest setting can be beneficial for your little people.

How Your Child Can Benefit from Time in Nature & the Forest

Engaging in nature can be one of the best things you can do for your kids. The forest is somewhere that your child can truly thrive. Here are some of the benefits that come from spending time with kids in a forest setting:
– Outdoor Play: Study after study shows that it is incredibly beneficial for kids to spend time in unstructured, outdoor play. Over scheduling your kids might sound like a great way to keep them engaged, but allowing them to have unstructured play outside can’t be understated. What better place to have unstructured, outdoor play than in the forest?
– Unplug: Many of our kids spend a great deal of time on a device of some sort. Devices are even used in school now as learning tools. While they can be helpful in some instances, there is a greater need for kids to unplug and stop looking at screens. Venturing into the woods can be a great way to step away from the glow of the screens and connect with the world around you.
– Mental Health: Nothing can replace experiencing nature and the forest in real life. While your children might have seen plenty of television programs about nature and know many interesting facts about what can be found in a forest, nothing will be as fulfilling as spending time in it. In fact, there are physical and mental health benefits that come from connecting with nature. It can help improve gross motor skills to maneuver your way through a forest. Experiencing the sights and sounds found in the forest can help your child reconnect with you as well as the world around them.
– Self-Confidence: It might seem like your child gets a boost every time they win a video game or accomplish something on their learning app, but you would be surprised to find out what kind of a boost your child can get from scrambling up a large rock, climbing a tall tree or conquering a difficult hike. The forest can leave your kids more confident than ever.

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What better way to spend time in the forest than to getaway to a waterfront cabin or treehouse! Magical Forest Resort has both options to help you and your kids connect with nature. Call us today!