The increase in technology has made it challenging to get your kids outside to play. Tablets, video games, phones, and other electronics can hold our children’s attention for hours, but daily activity is incredibly beneficial for kids. So here are five reasons to go on regular walks with your kids.

Family Gets To Unplug

Get the whole family unplugged and outside in nature with regular family walks. Enjoy the time with no screens and fresh air in your lungs. It’s a great way to reset your body and mind while freeing yourself from screen distractions. Even a quick walk in the rain is good for the soul—kids naturally slide back into movement and play when given the opportunity.

Connect With Family and Nature

Daily family walks are the time to connect with family and nature. Children can benefit from spending time with their parents. But often, it’s easier for parents to become distracted by the dishes in the sink, the load of laundry that needs folding, or the to-do list.

Regular walks are something both kids and parents can look forward to daily. It’s guaranteed time to connect and bond.

Great Exercise for Everyone

No matter where you live, there are always days when it’s hard to get outside and exercise due to the weather. These days make it challenging to want to take your daily walk, but the benefits of moving your body are worth it.

Getting your kids outside, no matter the weather, is incredibly beneficial for their health. If you experience hot summers, wait until the sun starts to set to help tire everyone out before bedtime. Daily walks help relieve any pent-up energy kids have left at the end of the day.

Instill Healthy Habits

Spending quality family time on daily walks sets your kids up with healthy habits for life. Teaching your kids how vital being active is when they are young will lay an excellent foundation as they grow. They will view regular walks as normal and continue to enjoy exercise and movement all their lives. This increases their chances of enjoying walks throughout college and with their own families in the future.

Everyone Gets To Play

Playing outside is such a fantastic thing for a child. Mix things up by creating a nature walk where the kids have to identify flowers, bugs, or animals you see. Let them take along their Power Wheels with touch screens for added stimulation and to race each other down the sidewalk.

We hope these five reasons to go on regular walks with your kids have inspired you to get outside in the fresh air. Enjoy the time together as a family!