Episode notes
Key Topics:
- The Psychological Benefits of Nature Exposure
Research indicates that children who engage with natural environments exhibit reduced levels of anxiety and depression.
- Cognitive Development Through Nature-Based Education
Nature-based early childhood education (ECE) settings, such as forest schools, provide immersive outdoor experiences that enhance social, emotional, and cognitive development .
Exposure to green spaces has been linked to improved working memory and increased IQ levels in children, particularly those from lower IQ brackets .