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Many children do not get enough time outdoors. This can have severe negative impacts on their physical and emotional development. One way that 4-H can help is that many 4-Hers spend much of their time raising animals.
"For much of human evolution, the natural world was one of the most important contexts of children's maturation. Indeed, the experience of nature was, and still may be, a critical component of human physical, emotional, intellectual, and even moral development.
Physical activity is important for everyone. Being active promotes lifelong health and well-being, prevents various health conditions, keeps our bodies at a healthy weight, boosts learning and mental growth and development, and benefits our mental health.
The places that we live, learn, work and play impact us for better or worse. Being intentional about creating safe, welcoming, and positive environments for our program participants ensures we are making the most of our efforts.
Providing young people with a sense of belonging is crucial to helping them succeed in all areas of their lives. Furthermore, ones social health has impacts on physical and emotional health, and is a predictor of career success.
Adequate sleep enables young people to process information and cement the knowledge and skills learned throughout their days. Sleep is critical for both mind and body function, and can help in maintaining focus to optimize learning opportunities.
