I came across this article today--it's everywhere on Twitter.
http://healthland.time.com/2012/04/03/why-are-parents-less-likely-to-take-little-girls-outside-to-play/
The idea is that kids aren't getting outside enough. Girls are outside playing less than boys. Interestingly, lower outdoor activity rates seem to fall along racial lines with Asian parents spending the least amount of time at parks. Weird. And sad.
The one bright spot was that physically active moms (activity equalling least 4 times a week) seem to get their kids outdoors more.
What does all this mean? Take advantage of some good upcoming weather and hit the playgrounds! Here's a link to the wonderful variety in the THPRD system.
http://www.thprd.org/parks/parklist.cfm
Get out and play!
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