It's National Walking Month and Walk to School Week: here are 5 ways children can benefit from walking to school
May 16, 2022 - 12:00 BST Sophie Hamilton When was the last time you walked your child to school? We know, it's often so much easier to jump in the car, especially if you're running late – but encouraging your kids to walk to school has a myriad of health benefits.It's National Walking Month in May and Walk to School Week from 16-22 May, a five-day annual challenge for pupils to experience first-hand the importance of walking.
"At Living Streets, we’re working to help as many families as possible to swap the school run for a school walk this Walk to School Week. So, here are five reasons for you to walk to school with your children this May..."Walking improves physical health Walking to school ensures children get out in nature, enjoy the fresh air, and get some exercise. It’s an easy and accessible way for your children to start getting active and build more exercise into their daily routine.
Supporting your children to be more physically active from a young age instills good lifelong habits and increases the likelihood that they will continue to be physically active as adolescents and adults.LOOK: 14 style trends for kids to try this springIt maintains mental wellbeing Walking is not only good for children’s bodies, but also for their minds and mood. Over half of parents interviewed in 2016 said that their child’s mood always or sometimes improves after walking to school .
On their route to school, you should encourage your children to take time to absorb the sights, smells and sounds they encounter, and count how many different interesting things they see en-route. This helps to redirect their mental awareness to the environment, which can quieten the mind and focus it on the present moment.
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