Remember those days of summer fun, spending hours and hours outside playing without watches, cell phones and other devices. Seeing the junior cyclists, off the beaten path on this quiet Greensboro road, is an example of what summer should be like. Nothing beats riding a bike with friends and pedaling away the day- even if your friend is a lot farther ahead of you. Simply playing outside, not worrying about play dates or scheduled, organized activities is said to be good for a child's health.
According to a University of Michigan study, since the 1970's, there has been a 25% drop in play and a 50% drop in unstructured outdoor activities.* Greensboro has many parks and lots of great places to play. Even if the play can't be outside in your neighborhood, there are many community centers, school playgrounds, and public spaces just waiting for some creative, spontaneous summer fun. Have a great weekend!
*Reference and more information about the importance of play, here.
A lot of my childhood was spent off in the woods behind our house on summer days.
Posted by: William Kendall | Saturday, July 14, 2018 at 11:08 AM