Turns out our parents demands of “get out and play!” were not only wise, but good for us too!
In an article in the Washington Post, it talks about how millions of children are lacking Vitamin D which causes an increase in health risks such as heart disease, diabetes and bone problems. This isn’t surprising considering sun exposure is the best source of this vitamin. Children are increasingly engaged in indoor activities and can be found in front of t.v. and computer screens. And let’s not forget the popularity of the Wii! Then there are the companies making a fortune off of sunscreen who have us all believing that if we don’t slather that lotion on constantly we’ll end up with skin cancer! Note, of course you should protect your child against prolonged time in the sun.
The whole point is, if you have a child enrolled in daycare, outside time should be part of the daily program. Outside time, it does a body good!
- Jackie & Jo-Jo
