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Special Time & Fun Activities with Kids

Published on May 10, 2021 by Coach Benjamin MizrahiLeave a comment

Many parents make attempts to establish one-on-one time with their children; however, it’s often hard to squeeze this into busy family schedules. While special outings are fun, they can be hard to implement on a regular basis and can be pricey. The truth is, having a regular special time with your child can be done at home with no extra expense and still be just as unique. Here are simple indoor play ideas to get you started:

Play word games and make up jokes and riddles together. You can start with jokes like ‘Knock knock’ or ‘Why did the chicken, frog, cow (whatever makes you laugh) cross the road?’ Then get your child to make up his own.

Chase, wrestle or roll around together. This kind of rough-and-tumble play can help your child learn how to be strong without hurting.

Play board games like ‘snakes and ladders’, dominoes and simple card games. This helps your child learn to take turns and play fair.

Read books or tell stories with your child at bedtime.

Outdoor play is not only fun, but it’s also a good exercise. Here are ideas for getting outside with your child:

Make time to go to the park together – walk or ride a bike there, if you can.

Give your child the chance to practice skills and get better at things like climbing and catching a ball.

Lie on the grass and look for shapes or animals in the clouds.

On a dark, clear night, go outside and look at the stars.

“Special time” is a powerful tool to nurture a parent-child relationship. Positive parent-child relationships strengthen children’s emotional well-being, attachment security, coping skills, school readiness and achievement, and future capacity for relationships.

Coach Benjamin Mizrahi. Educator. Learning Specialist. Family Coach. Father. Husband.

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Published on March 18, 2021 by Coach Benjamin MizrahiLeave a comment

Play encourages creativity, increased dexterity, and physical, cognitive, and emotional strength!

Play can lead to feelings of confidence, competence, and resilience in children!

Play is POWERFUL.

For most people, learning involves acquiring a specific new skill, such as memorizing alphabets, counting, writing, etc. They often believe that playing is only for fun and involves no actual learning.

However, according to studies, playing is learning. Children learn through playing.

The importance of play in early childhood cannot be underestimated because playing is essential to a child’s growth.

Another added benefit of play is strengthened child-parent bonds! As a parent, consider joining your child in play. Allow your child to set the scene and take the lead – this gives you an opportunity to experience your child’s world and connect on a deeper level!

Coach Benjamin Mizrahi. Educator. Learning Specialist. Family Coach. Father. Husband.