7 Scientifically Backed Reasons Being Outside Is Good For Kids

Sure, it hasn't been definitively proven, but several studies have shown that green outdoor settings appear to reduce ADHD symptoms in children — enough to make it worth a daily stroll through the grass after school or on weekends. In fact, one such experiment conducted by the National Institutes of Health showed that this heightened attention span is evident even if kids perform the same activity in the natural environment as kids who were inside.