'It's always worth it': Here's why you should get your kids playing outside in winter

Playing in nature helps children’s cognitive skills, concentration, and creativity

'In playing outdoors, children are also building up a connection with nature that will last a lifetime. This in turn gives them a richer understanding of nature and the environment.'

There is beauty in simplicity, and outdoor play is as simple and natural as it gets. Fostering a love of the outdoors in children doesn’t just benefit them, it has advantages for the whole family, and not just in the summer months, but throughout the whole year.

The many benefits of children playing outdoors are well documented. Aside from the obvious physical benefits of being outdoors — exercise, and the exposure to sunlight and fresh air — playing in nature also aids children’s cognitive skills, concentration, and creativity.