71. The Benefits of Unstructured Outdoor Play (& How to Get Your Child Outside!) with Allana Robinson

Written By Dr. Hilary Mandzik

Getting kids outside is truly magical. Fresh air can calm a fussy baby, support emotion regulation, and provide the context change you need on a long day of parenting. And letting kids explore the outdoors *without* structured activities has SO many benefits!

In this week’s episode, I talk with Allana Robinson – registered Early Childhood Educator and Developmental Specialist – about the many benefits of unstructured, independent outdoor play. We cover the logistics of getting kids outside (including weather & safety concerns), how to embrace unstructured outdoor exploration, and why it’s so important to let your child play outside as often as possible.

Here’s the thing: Outdoor play is amazing for children’s growth, development, and learning – and the less we intervene & structure our children’s outdoor adventures, the better. 

Allana’s website: https://www.allanarobinson.com

Get Them Outside course: https://www.allanarobinson.com/outdoors/

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Dr. Hilary Mandzik https://www.raisedresilient.com
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