Fall in Love With Nature. Is your child spending most of their time playing video games, spending time on their phone, or watching TV shows and movies? Each time you see your child distracted by an indoor activity, it frustrates and annoys you. You want your children to discover the world outdoors. However, convincing them about the beauty of nature is no easy task, which is why you need to use these tips to make them fall in love with nature.
1. Take Your Kids for a Boat Ride
If you live on a waterfront property, you probably have a boat dock. If you have a boat dock, there’s a good chance of you having a boat, kayak, or canoe. Take your kids on a boat ride. Tour the lake in the comfort of your boat while admiring the serene and beautiful nature around you. Make frequent stops to teach your children about the various aspects of nature you come across, such as the species of animals and plants and flowers you encounter during the boat ride.
2. Hike in the Forest
If there’s a forest nearby, take your children on a hike. You can give your child a few responsibilities to make them feel like they are in charge of the expedition. Teach them to pay attention to their surroundings so that they can return to the starting point. If your child gets confused along the way, help them out by telling them the various signs in nature that they can use to head back to their original location. The position of the sun and the direction of the water flow all serve as natural signs, and so do elevations, rock outcroppings, and strangely formed trees.
3. Keep Returning to the Same Spot Each Year
By returning to the same spot each year with your child, you help them build memories. For instance, a fond memory would be a tree in the process of growing. You can return each year to check on the tree and how long it has grown since you last visited. You should also let your children find their unique spots in nature, even if that a place in your backyard. Spending time in the backyard is a sign that your child has fallen in love with nature.
4. Let Your Child be Alone in Nature
When we say alone in nature, we don’t mean to leave your child. You can be there with them but within hearing distance. You want to give them time to explore their surroundings on their own. Nature is too complex, beautiful, and magical for a quick glimpse. When they spend time alone in nature, they will learn to appreciate it more.
5. Go Camping
Take your child camping in the wild. Camping is also a great way to bond with your child. If you like camping, this is the perfect time to get your kids to love camping as much as you love it.
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