Want to ensure your child hits their expected developmental milestones? New UBC Forestry research suggests living in areas with high exposure to green space can help set them up for success.
Spending time in nature promotes early childhood development
October 21, 2021 Author: UBC Forestry
Tagged with: Green Space, Nature, Research
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