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A Week’s Worth of Fun Activities to Boost Kids Mental Health
As you might have read in our previous post, a physically healthy lifestyle can offer many benefits to your little one's development. Just as important, is their mental health too! Giving children a variety of fun, interactive ways to help them find peace whenever they're feeling nervous, anxious, or overwhelmed, can help them navigate tough moments in life more smoothly — a tool they will need for the rest of their lives. Get inspired by one of of these seven mental health activities that are simple enough to do at home, and will be sure to brighten up your week. Activity #1:...
5 Traits That Children Pick Up While Playing Sports That Can Transfer into Everyday Adult Life
Coach Yoda is the founder of Joy Sports Academy, who brings joy to children ages 2-13 through learning sports skills at an early age. He'll be stopping by to share his knowledge on fostering a champion mindset with your little ones. Perseverance: (I can do this if I keep trying) From birth to the moment a child makes up their mind to do something, they start developing Perseverance, from wanting to grab a toy, crawling, and learning to walk. Every child has a natural gift and ability to learn from the world around them and go through whatever means necessary to achieve...
3 Ways Playing Outside Will Boost Your Child's Fitness
The digital world has helped us in many ways but it seems like the upcoming generation is missing out on the many benefits of actually ‘going outside’. A recent survey suggests that American children spend 35% less time outdoors compared to their parents when they were the same age. The pandemic hasn’t made it any better because now, any schoolwork or extracurricular is dependent on a screen! It’s hard to see it as an issue now that the world has gone remote. Let us tell you how outdoor activities can boost your child’s fitness! 1. Increased physical fitness Nothing beats...
Tips for Fostering Your Child’s Mental and Physical Wellness Throughout the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought in a lot of fear and uncertainty that is exaggerated when there is a lack of outdoor activities while in isolation. While adults might understand the situation in a better way, kids may find it hard to cope with and that worsens the situation. Despite the fact that many organizations have indicated that the younger age groups are less susceptible to the infection, it doesn’t change the fact they’ve been impacted by the pandemic. Natural disasters have been known to impact children as they’re more vulnerable compared to other age groups, and it increases their...