It definitely does. I think she really needs it, especially because shes an only child. Her imagination is out of a fairy tale book! She could entertain herself for hours... without a tv or tablet! She absolutely loves being outside. Sadly we live in Texas and it gets sooo damn hot in the summer time in the afternoon and then the mosquitoes come out after that. But we spend mornings outside watering the plants and gardens and feeding our chickens kitties.