Nature Deficit Disorder cited as keeping Canadian kids indoors
The article discusses Nature Deficit Disorder NDD a rising concern in Canada as children spend less time in free unstructured outdoor play. Experts including Public Health Canada analyst Joe Doiron Nathan Perkins of the University of Guelph link fears to media reports and urban dangers while author Richard Louv notes his bestseller Last Child in the Woods has spurred groups promoting outdoor activity.
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Geocaching catches on during New Zealand trip
Geocaching described as a world wide treasure hunt using GPS and the Internet. The activity features hidden caches, logbooks, and tradeable items, with variations like offset caches and travel bugs, drawing participants in Canada and beyond.
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