Nature: A Potent Treatment for Behavioral Issues

Nature: A Potent Treatment for Behavioral Issues
Encourage your children's natural sense of curiosity by taking them out in nature where they can explore, and get away from devices. ESB Professional/Shutterstock
Amy Denney
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Alexx Seipp’s two children exhibited constant boredom, fighting over toys and acting aggressively—until the family moved playtime outside.

Seipp has fostered 15 children in the past five years, so discovering a way to help her children was important. Seipp participated in the “1000 Hours Outside” challenge and extended outdoor play to three to four consecutive hours with her adopted children. She watched as it melted their incessant need for attention and inability to play independently, both effects of early trauma.

Amy Denney
Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.
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