This episode talks about the reasons we might get out in nature with our families, including both the logical "head" reasons and emotional "heart" ones. I share how my cancer diagnosis as a mom of young children that affected how much time I spend in nature with them. I recommend a new TV show I've been enjoying with my daughters, and we get to hear from our younger listeners in our first NatureKids segment.

Mentioned in this episode:

• Send me your questions and show topic ideas through the Nature with Kids website. 
• Follow on Instagram: @naturewithkidspodcast
• Harvard Health article on benefits of nature for our health
• Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children From Nature Deficit Disorder by Richard Louv
• Balanced and Barefoot: How Unrestricted Outdoor Play Makes for Strong, Confident and Capable Children by Angela Hanscom
• The Magic of Disney's Animal Kingdom 

For photos, more detailed show notes, and a complete transcript of this episode, visit: https://naturewithkidspodcast.com/why-explore-nature-kids

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