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Listen "35. Why Dirt is Crucial for Kids with Pediatrician Dr. Kristin Weidert"
Episode Synopsis
Have you ever heard or been told "stop playing in the dirt, you'll get sick" or been conditioned to frequently clean with bleach & other heavy-duty cleaners, constantly keeping dirt & dust out of your home? Dirt can be viewed as gross as today's environments are becoming increasingly sterile, but a little bit of dirt might just be exactly what we need.
In this episode our in-house pediatrician breaks down several health benefits of playing outside, visiting farms & owning a pet, which are more than just stress relief from sunshine and fresh air. Digging in the dirt might be exactly what you AND your child need.
RELATED RESOURCES
Research articles:
- Early farm exposure mitigates respiratory illnesses, allergies and skin rashes
- Amish children living in northern Indiana have a very low prevalence of allergic sensitization
- A 20-minute nature break relieves stress
- Green schoolyards as havens from stress and resources for resilience in childhood and adolescence
- Daycare attendance and risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
- The Power of Pets
- Canine-assisted therapy for children with ADHD: preliminary findings from the positive assertive cooperative kids study
- Early-life home environment and risk of asthma among inner-city children
- Having a pet dog in the home was associated with a decreased probability of childhood anxiety
- Pets Are Associated with Fewer Peer Problems and Emotional Symptoms, and Better Prosocial Behavior: Findings from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children
- Dog exposure in infancy decreases the subsequent risk of frequent wheeze
Books:
- Dirt is Good
- Digging Into Nature
- Raising Outdoor Kids
SAGE MOTHER CO LINKS
- Sign up for our FREE 7 Days to Calm: Reframing the Overwhelm of New Motherhood
- Buy The Sage Mother's Guide to the First Three Months with Baby
- Join The Sage Circle: An Expert Led Community for Mothers of Littles
- Website: sagemotherco.com
CONTACT US
- Email: [email protected]
- Sage Mother Co: @sagemotherco
In this episode our in-house pediatrician breaks down several health benefits of playing outside, visiting farms & owning a pet, which are more than just stress relief from sunshine and fresh air. Digging in the dirt might be exactly what you AND your child need.
RELATED RESOURCES
Research articles:
- Early farm exposure mitigates respiratory illnesses, allergies and skin rashes
- Amish children living in northern Indiana have a very low prevalence of allergic sensitization
- A 20-minute nature break relieves stress
- Green schoolyards as havens from stress and resources for resilience in childhood and adolescence
- Daycare attendance and risk of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukaemia
- The Power of Pets
- Canine-assisted therapy for children with ADHD: preliminary findings from the positive assertive cooperative kids study
- Early-life home environment and risk of asthma among inner-city children
- Having a pet dog in the home was associated with a decreased probability of childhood anxiety
- Pets Are Associated with Fewer Peer Problems and Emotional Symptoms, and Better Prosocial Behavior: Findings from the Longitudinal Study of Australian Children
- Dog exposure in infancy decreases the subsequent risk of frequent wheeze
Books:
- Dirt is Good
- Digging Into Nature
- Raising Outdoor Kids
SAGE MOTHER CO LINKS
- Sign up for our FREE 7 Days to Calm: Reframing the Overwhelm of New Motherhood
- Buy The Sage Mother's Guide to the First Three Months with Baby
- Join The Sage Circle: An Expert Led Community for Mothers of Littles
- Website: sagemotherco.com
CONTACT US
- Email: [email protected]
- Sage Mother Co: @sagemotherco
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