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Countryside Kids

Written by Louisa Li | 5 December 2019 11:34:26 PM

Often city dwellers worry that the move to a country lifestyle will equal missing out on exciting events and that their kids will get bored quickly. It couldn’t be further from the truth! The wide-open space, natural landscape and tight knit communities of Australia’s regional towns encourage better physical and mental health for our kids.

Did you know the average country kids spend half an hour longer outside than their city counterparts? Bigger backyards, local attractions and a friendly laidback community all motivate children to be out in the fresh air more often. The kids will enjoy running from house to house in the neighbourhood to play, riding their bikes to school with mates and exploring the local natural trails just like their parents did decades ago.

Regional towns tend to be sport-centric which will also promote a healthy, active lifestyle. The community comes together to support their local kids and share in the shuttling of youths from town to town on weekends for their matches. Close communities foster better connections and in turn better mental health.

Country living also means more room for animals and vegetable gardens. Whether domestic pets or farm animals, your young ones will benefit from caring for their creatures. Keeping chickens and planting their own vegetables will also encourage them to eat healthily, to learn where their food comes from and teach them about the simple pleasures in life.

To make the change quicker, so that your kids benefit from the glorious country life more quickly, look no further than Manor Homes. These factory-built homes have all the features and options of conventionally constructed houses but are ready in a fraction of the time. Take a look at out our wide variety of styles and floor plans and invest in the wellbeing of your children today.