Nature exposure is beneficial for children's cognitive development from "summary" of Your Brain On Nature by Eva M. Selhub, MD,Alan C. Logan
In the modern world, many children spend a significant amount of time indoors, surrounded by technology and artificial lighting. However, research shows that exposure to nature can have a profound impact on children's cognitive development. Nature has a way of capturing a child's attention and stimulating their senses in a way that artificial environments cannot replicate. When children engage with nature, whether it be through playing in a park, hiking in the woods, or simply spending time in a garden, they are exposed to a variety of sensory experiences. The sights, sounds, smells, and textures of the natural world activate different areas of the brain, helping to improve cognitive function. For example, the colors of flowers, the sounds of birds chirping, and the feeling of dirt between their fingers all work together to help children develop their cog...
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