Sept/Oct 2024 ~ Studies abound on the benefits of nature while it would be difficult to find a study showing the disadvantages of nature on the health and well-being of children. Some argue that it can be any outdoor environment. Some claim it has to be a “green” environment—one with trees and leaves. These nuances aside, most of the studies agree that kids who play outside are happier, more attentive, and less anxious than kids who spend more time indoors.