I’m back!
Do
you ever realize how time just gets away from us? We never mean to take time
for granted, but it starts off with an innocent “Oh, I’ll get to that
tomorrow.” Then, before you know it the whole summer has gone by and you didn’t
even stop to catch a firefly. When was it that we, as adults, lost the desire
to make time to play? When did we stop being care free? A care free summer is
one of the most splendid benefits of being a child! Free play in the summer
gave me some of my most memorable moments: running around making forts, wading
in the creek, or staying out until the street lights came on. Free play helps
to increase problem solving, confidence, imagination, and language skills just
to list a few. Now that school has geared up, don’t be afraid to let your
little ones take time to play! Children need to be children. It seems today,
that their every minute is scheduled for them. Parents somehow think that their
children must constantly be engaged in some group activity or they will never
get into that Ivy
League college or perfect charter school. But the ironic thing about it
is that, when children go off on their own, they don’t know how to be on their
own!
Studies have
shown that taking time to play outdoors before completing homework decreases
stress and increases concentration. I know that we all have a hundred different
items on the to-do list but don’t forget that time is the most precious
commodity. Allow your child to soak up time outside simply being a kid. Your
children will never get to be children again! Soccer practice or the swim team
trials are great ways to meet friends and to
stay physically active, but there is something about having free time that
teaches children about independence, and other skills that no study group can
teach them.
There is a way
to put school and homework first while still embracing the outdoors.
Check out this simple way to make a teepee! Teepees can serve as a
special place for your child where they can even have a homework hotspot
outside. It is super easy to make, only $20.00 and a weekend will make your
child’s dream a reality!
Learn how
here:
Check out
these articles to inspire your little Einstein’s natural play!
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