News Toddlers/Pre-Schoolers Youngsters Why Do Kids Love Playing in the Dirt So Much? My SD Moms May 19, 2016 Share This! Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email It get’s in the carpet, clothes, under finger nails, in hair…it stains. But…don’t be so quick to dismiss the importance of your child wanting to play in the dirt. There may be more to it than just playing. Click HERE for the Article Tags: activities behavior child care childhood learning daycare education health kids parenting pregnancy preparation Post navigation Previous How to Tell Your Kids You’re Getting a DivorceNext 44 Completely Rational Reasons My 3-Year-Old Tantrumed Today Related Stories No Comic-Con Badge? No Problem! Free Family Fun During San Diego Comic-Con News No Comic-Con Badge? No Problem! Free Family Fun During San Diego Comic-Con July 23, 2026 Cool Off This Summer at the Best Splash Pads in San Diego County News Cool Off This Summer at the Best Splash Pads in San Diego County July 10, 2026 Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in San Diego County News Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks in San Diego County June 26, 2026