Relaxation and Play life skills for children

Relaxation and Play life skills for children

Do you and your children regularly take time out to relax and play together? This is very important in today’s society as most parents are rushing, overworked and lack a good work-life balance. This is also true for our children who are busy with school, homework, sporting activities, after-school tutoring and social networking and the list goes on. Being able to relax and to play reduces anxiety, illness and increases the joy in life.

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Episode 8: Reading for pleasure and relaxation

Family life is so busy that we spend most days running around with no time to relax and play with our kids. Does this sound familiar? In this video, Dr Rosina shares a simple idea you can try, so you can make time to relax with your children. It only takes as little as 10-15 minutes... or longer if you like! Ten or fifteen minutes might not seem like much, and you might say “so why bother”, but actually, even taking just a little time out can bring so many benefits for the whole family right now and in the future. 

When you and your children relax together your stress levels go down, you’re calmer and there’s less chance you’ll get angry and snap at the kids. And who doesn’t want peace and quiet at home? Also, relaxing a little each day is good for your physical and mental wellbeing and it is great role modelling for your child which will make a huge difference in the long term. Good habits for a healthy life, start in childhood. There is every reason to take time out to relax with your child and create wonderful memories together. Please sit back, relax and watch the video

Making treasured memories by having fun with the kids!

Do you feel like you’re rushing and on the go most of the time?  If you do, you’re certainly not alone. But, this is not the way you want you and your kids to remember their childhood. In today’s busy world, most parents and kids are busy and rushed. Mornings are taken up getting dressed, fed and packing bags ready for school. Afternoons are filled with after school activities, working on homework, dinner and getting ready for bed. So where is the time for relaxation and play?  Taking time to have fun and play with your kids helps you both keep work/life balance as well as have time to be together and bond.

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Playing cards with your kids

Playing a card game is an inexpensive and easy way to have fun with your children. So grab a deck of cards and make space on the floor or the table! You can play snap or pairs with really young children and go fish or old maid using the joker as the old maid for older children! Perhaps you know another game you can teach your children easily.

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