Easter is nearly here and, for a lot of Australian families, it is their favourite time of year to dust off their tents, hammocks and sleeping bags and hit the road for their annual camping holiday. It is also a perfect opportunity for children of all ages to swap the “screen time” for “green time” and explore all the great outdoors has to offer, all while getting in their recommended physical activity each day (and burning off those Easter chocolates)!

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Couple of Young Happy Travelers Hiking with Backpacks on the Beautiful Rocky Trail at Warm Sunny Evening. Family Travel and Adventure Concept.
By Kai MorrisBSocSc Psych Hons and MPsych (Sport & Exercise). Psychologist, Mental Notes Sport and Performance Psychology, Consultant at Allsports Physiotherapy Parkwood

Couple of Young Happy Travelers Hiking with Backpacks on the Beautiful Rocky Trail at Warm Sunny Evening. Family Travel and Adventure Concept.Another American holiday is making beginning to make waves in Australia. This time, instead of wearing ghoulish masks or dressing up as your favourite movie character on Halloween, we are being asked to slip, slop, slap, and head for the trails. Perhaps a scary thought for some still?

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