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We’re all ingesting microplastics at home, and these might be toxic for our health. Here are some tips to reduce your risk
We’re all ingesting microplastics at home, and these might be toxic for our health. Here are some tips to reduce your risk

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We’re all ingesting microplastics at home, and these might be toxic for our health. Here are some tips to reduce your risk

Mark Patrick Taylor, Macquarie University; Neda Sharifi Soltani, Macquarie University, and Scott P. Wilson, Macquarie University Australians are eating and inhaling significant numbers of tiny plastics at home, our new research shows. These “microplastics”, which are derived from petrochemicals extracted from oil and gas products, are settling in dust around the house. Some of these [...]

By Generation Next|2021-05-03T16:32:10+10:00May 3rd, 2021|Categories: Diet & Nutrition, Nature Play|0 Comments

The GN Podcast with Andrew Fuller: Nature deprivation syndrome – The importance of green space for mental health
The GN Podcast with Andrew Fuller: Nature deprivation syndrome – The importance of green space for mental health

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The GN Podcast with Andrew Fuller: Nature deprivation syndrome – The importance of green space for mental health

In this episode: Are concrete jungles hurting our children? Some science around the great outdoors and brain development Practical tips for putting together “greenspace prescriptions” Host: Andrew Fuller, Clinical psychologist and family therapist, speaker and creator of Learning Strengths Guest: Dr Rachael Sharman, Senior Lecturer; Psychology, School of Health and Behavioural Sciences Total time: [...]

By Generation Next|2022-11-21T14:21:57+11:00March 22nd, 2021|Categories: Nature Play, Podcast|0 Comments

Spending time in nature has always been important, but now it’s an essential part of coping with the pandemic
Spending time in nature has always been important, but now it’s an essential part of coping with the pandemic

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Spending time in nature has always been important, but now it’s an essential part of coping with the pandemic

Catherine Knight, Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington Even a short walk, an ocean view or a picnic by a river can leave us feeling invigorated and restored. There is now a growing body of evidence establishing the link between such nature encounters and our mental and physical well-being. The COVID-19 pandemic has [...]

By Generation Next|2021-03-15T17:13:44+11:00March 15th, 2021|Categories: Nature Play|0 Comments

Curious Kids: how does the Sun help your body make vitamin D?
Curious Kids: how does the Sun help your body make vitamin D?

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Curious Kids: how does the Sun help your body make vitamin D?

Robyn Lucas, Australian National University How does the Sun help your body make vitamin D? Wesley, aged 7 Thanks for this great question, Wesley. Vitamin D is created when the chemicals in our skin react to an invisible type of light from the Sun. In Australia, most of our vitamin D is made in our [...]

By Generation Next|2020-08-10T16:43:47+10:00August 10th, 2020|Categories: Nature Play|0 Comments

Should I let my kid climb trees? We asked five experts
Should I let my kid climb trees? We asked five experts

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Should I let my kid climb trees? We asked five experts

We often remember childhood as a time when life seemed infinite and adventures in our backyard felt expansive, as if we were exploring other worlds. Climbing a tree was its own adventure. You could discover what you were capable of, while also getting the chance to see the world from a different vantage point. Of [...]

By Generation Next|2019-11-01T13:13:22+11:00November 1st, 2019|Categories: Nature Play|Tags: injury, risk, safety, tree climbing|0 Comments