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Most parents are forced to reconcile working life with taking care of their children. It is not an easy task, true. Children need a lot of attention, a lot of time, time that parents often barely have.
However, it is important to dedicate what little time we have left to children. And dedicate it to the game. Yes, to the game. Discover the tremendous power of playing with children. It will surprise you!
Nothing, absolutely no psychologist, no intervention, no recommendation, no advice, is more effective than:
- "Spend a daily time playing with your children"
All parents we seem to be aware of the benefits of playing with themHowever, we have a thousand excuses for not doing it consistently; here are some of the things we say to ourselves:
- "I have no time": It is true that today's parents are always running and jumping from one activity to another; However, the good news is that just 10-15 min of “truly shared” play is enough.
- "My son or my children entertain themselves and play very well by themselves": It is true that they can have a wonderful time at their own pace, but if you ask any child, they will always answer that they are much more excited about their parents playing with them.
- "He is only interested in video games, the tablet and the computer ”: Indeed there are children who are very absorbed with everything that is technology; many of them because sadly they do not know many other options. Give them the opportunity to enjoy a different time of games and if they insist on video games, learn them and play with them for a while what they like so much, then you will surely convince them to try your ideas.
- "I do not know how!": There are parents who do not know where to start and find it difficult to initiate the interaction. The best part is that at this point you can let yourself be entirely carried away by your child, just asking 'what are we playing at? you will see how easy.
Most parents are aware of the benefits that play has for children. But, do you know the benefits of playing with them for both of you? Following, some of the wonderful consequences you will face if you manage to allocate time daily to play with your child:
1. Emotional ties are strengthened: The more quality time and play we dedicate to our little ones, the more intimate and stronger our relationship with them will be.
2. How to get to know him better: During the games you will be able to listen to your child express tastes, emotions, feelings and thoughts in a very subtle and natural way, which you might otherwise miss. You will be able to discover if there are topics that scare or worry them, since in the game they can express it in an indirect and more natural way. We, psychologists, this is how we often manage to detect what happens with children.
3. Know your social skills and help you develop them: Playing with your child will allow you to know how he behaves on a social level, model him through your example and develop in him skills that allow him to function better.
4. Promote values: Through playing we can model and teach our children values such as empathy, honesty, tolerance, sensitivity to the other, flexibility, etc.
5. Develop creativity and imagination: Playing allows you to develop in your children and in yourself, believe it or not, imagination and creativity.
6. Enjoy their laughter and joy: Is there anything more wonderful than that?
Here are some ideas of what to play with your children:
- Outdoor games: Whether it is a trip to the field, the garden at home or the street in front, outdoor games can be the most fun and also, being physically active will appeal to everyone.
- Symbolic games: Here it is about inventing and imagining scenarios and situations, there are no limits! Your child will surely be a good teacher. Play house, school, camp in the living room or a non-birthday party with imaginary guests, give a big concert or become superheroes.
- Table games: They are wonderful for bringing the whole family together, laughing out loud, and modeling some social skills like following the rules of the game, taking turns, etc.
- Puzzles and crafts: Putting together puzzles or crafting together is a wonderful time of invaluable relaxed talk.
- The classics: There are games that never lose their charm and that survive the passage of time, being truly fun and always enjoyed by children: Fighting, tickling, cuddling, hiding, trapping, etc.
What did you like to play ?: You can teach them the games that you liked when you were little and share them with them, they will surely have a great time.
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