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1 in 2 primary-aged kids have strong connections to nature, but this drops off in teenage years. Here's how to reverse the trend

  • Written by: Ryan Keith, PhD Candidate, School of Life and Environmental Sciences, University of Sydney
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Parents and researchers have longsuspected city kids are disconnecting from nature due to technological distractions, indoor lifestyles and increased urban density. Limited access to nature during COVID-19 lockdowns has heightened such fears.

In fact, “nature-deficit disorder” has become a buzzword, driving concerns about...

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