Studies have shown that walking among trees makes us relaxed.
For the study, researchers worked with 296 children between the ages of 9 and 12. To measure how connected they were to nature, the kids were asked how much they enjoy activities like seeing wildflowers and wild animals, hearing sounds of nature and touching animals and plants.
So exposure to nature is related to active behaviors and happiness of children. What does that mean to adults? As we all know, children usually tend to follow adults’, especially their parents’ behaviors. That’s to say, when adults are outside and appreciate nature, kids learn by example.
Researchers say that children need role models who can gently guide them to nature with excitement and an attitude of a lifelong learner.
A.It’s so good going for a walk around trees. |
B.Even just smelling the trees helps reduce anxiety. |
C.And if parents enjoy being close to nature, so will their children. |
D.Parents don’t have to be experts in environmental science or nature studies. |
E.They found that the kids connected to nature were more likely to behave actively. |
F.In a new study researchers wanted to see if kids get the same benefits from being outdoors. |
G.Researchers will study more about the connection between children’s happiness and nature. |