When my twins were little we used to joke about how they needed to be "let out" to run around and get their wiggles out, every single day, rain or shine, as if they were puppies. The day was just not complete until they had a chance to get outside and play. We don't live near a park, so on cold days I was only too happy to open the door and let the boys run out into our gated back yard. I'll never forget the time we realized that a simple latch was no longer enough to keep them in -- at age two, 3Po and Jammy figured out how to ram their Little Tykes car into the gate hard enough to loosen the latch. I only found out about their new little trick when I poked my head out the door and saw them racing down the driveway into the street!
Now that they're older, their need for outdoor play is as strong as ever; if anything, it has intensified.
Click here to keep reading about why I think outdoor play is so important, and to read about Sprite's ongoing effort, Spark Parks, to refresh parks, playgrounds and active spaces across the nation. You can also enter for a chance to win a $100 Shutterfly gift card!
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