Schools and child-care centers still have recess, and many kids play outdoor sports, so they’re likely getting more outdoor time than that. Korn and other doctors say myopia diagnoses have accelerated in the past three years as schoolwork shifted online and kids spent more time inside during the pandemic. The time kids spend outside doesn’t have to involve sports or other strenuous physical activity. Haggar, the pediatrician, says kids are more likely to spend time outside if their parents do, so do outdoor activities together. Tracking goals is thought to lead to more accountability, so keep a log of how much time your kids spend outside.

Source: Wall Street Journal August 27, 2023 07:06 UTC