# [Our big kids need to go outside more than…](/content/p/why-our-tweens-and-teens-need-time/index.html)
Meghan Fitzgerald  
Apr 28  
It's easier than we may think to get kids the benefits of green time.

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## Comments

### Jenn Smukler

[Apr 28](/content/p/why-our-tweens-and-teens-need-time/comment/250763729 "Apr 28, 2026, 8:23 PM"/index.html)  
This was really helpful and reinforces what I actively try to implement. We started a post dinner sunset walk and I find the 15-20 minute outing helps our digestion, our nerves ease after long days and most importantly allows us to connect as a family unit.

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### Meghan Fitzgerald

[Apr 29](/content/p/why-our-tweens-and-teens-need-time/comment/251002343 "Apr 29, 2026, 9:48 AM"/index.html)  
What a great idea! You’re reminding me that we took a walk at 5 PM every day during covid lockdown. We all needed to reconnect, get out of the house, and transition from the day to the evening. Those walks generated such sweet memories. And they really worked to connect us to each other and to the present moment. Love this!

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### Claire Keller

[Apr 1](/content/p/why-our-tweens-and-teens-need-time/comment/236671607 "Apr 1, 2026, 12:42 PM"/index.html)  
Such valuable info!

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### Meghan Fitzgerald
[Apr 1](/content/p/why-our-tweens-and-teens-need-time/comment/236675286 "Apr 1, 2026, 12:49 PM"/index.html)  
Big kids need outdoor play so badly!

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