Keeping the kids active is very important for both their physical and emotional development. Kids learn by experiencing things, they build neuro connections when they see, feel, touch and smell mew things. The majority of us already know this, now the question is
  How do we allow this development to occur with out falling into the boredness of a routine.? ( and without having our house turned upside down)
   There are ways of doing so but one of my favorites and the one I will talk about today is outdoor activies. Yes ! Being outdoors is always exciting for the kids, and we can feel happy to see them happy and proud that we are helping them build those neuro connections. Ok so now lets get to some different outdoor activies we can enjoy with our kiddos.
   
                                             
   The park ! taking the kids to the park is something most of us can and most likely already do, but we don't often realize that this can be an incredible place in the eyes of our children. For example I have a 2 year old Who is very active. We take him to the park bring a ball with us and allow him to just run and play on the grass, no rules ! Here he can freely kick the ball no goal has to be made, he can grab the ball and throw it if thats what he desires to do. We also allow him to sit lay and roll on the grass, its amazing how much he enjoys doing this, and when he does this he might be learning by touching feeling the texture of the grass Ive even seen him smell the grass and boila there he is building connections! Allowing him to kick the ball to daddy while mommy claps and acts all excited he is building his self esteem, the feeling that he can do things and that he shouldnt feel scare to try new things and yes we can begin helping our children building their seelf esteem, trust and security at a very young age. 
    This are only a few of the many ways we can allow our children to explore and learn in the park. 
There are also other activities you can try at the swings, slides and even by having a simple picnic wth them. All of these activities can include pretend play which kids love and also poses many benefits for the child . 
   So next time youre thinking of ways  your child can get all that energy out and learn at the same time think Park ! 
   
  

    Hiking is another great option, you can do it with kids of all ages but My personal opinion is that it is more enjoyable with older kids 6+ years old I would say. 

  You can do short hiking trips, this way tkids wont get to tired and both you and thm can enjoy it. While hiking you can talk to the child about the different plants and trees you see also about the bugs and other animals you might see. Its so nice how tge child can be both physically and mentally active as I like to call it, they can exercise and lear at the same time. One of my favorite things about this option is the tranquility you can experience and the quality of time you get to spend with your family since most electronics wont have any signal up there lol. 

    WoW fresh air, no phones, learning and exercise !

  

   

   Swimming is another physical outdoor activity you can enjoy with your family. According to the Livestrong website, this activity gives kids a great opportunity to excersise without straining their body. It has also been found to be beneficial for asthmatic kids, since it is not extrenous and kids increase lung volume while regularly performing the activity. It is a great option since the whole family can gather around the pool and share moments together. Kids will fun, parents will have fun and both will be building memories and at the same time staying active to be healthy. 

   Do grab your towel get your family together and head out to a Lake or a pool ! 

( always remember to never leave children near water wiiut supervision, have fun but be safe at all times)