Children’s Mental Health Week 6-12th February 2023
Posted by Spotty Otter on 1st Feb 2023
Why
spending time outside is important for Children's Mental HealthStudies reveal a link between
participation in outdoor activities, and significant improvements in mental, psychological,
and emotional wellbeing in children. Here are a few reasons why:Reduces
Stress and AnxietyWhen children spend too long sitting
still inside a classroom, they can become restless and inattentive. Simply
bei
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How to layer your kids for Winter
Posted by Spotty Otter on 16th Jan 2023
Getting your child correctly dressed for the colder weather can sometimes be a little confusing. You may ask yourself “how do I dress my child for outdoor play?” well the answer is, Layers!Layers are the key to keeping your child warm, and if they become too hot, just simply remove a layer. Layering in the correct clothing retains heat, leads moisture away & helps keep cold at bay witho
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5 Outdoor Day Trips with Kids around Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park
Posted by Nikki Holmes on 16th Jan 2023
Our Spotty Otter Ambassadors @nikkiholmes4 have written us a great blog post about exploring Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park which is one of two
national parks in Scotland. Established in 2002, it lies to the north of
Glasgow and has an area of 720 square miles, which includes towns such as
Lochgoilhead, Crianlarich, Callander and Balloch, and is filled with lochs, mountai
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We’re going on a tree hunt...
Posted by Alexandra Ryan on 5th Dec 2022
Our New Forest National Park ambassadors wildboy.and.bugs love going to tree hunts to see what type of trees they can find on their adventures. Last week was National Tree Week, which for me personally, is one of my favourite weeks of the year! Not only does this week mark the beginning of winter planting season and the encouraging of the nation to get out
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