Winters are at their peak and especially for kids, it is a time when they can neither go out nor take part in various sports. Fear of getting sick from cold if you go out and only harmful options like TV and mobile inside the house.
After all, what should children do in such a situation if you think like parents, then it can be a big question what can be done to keep children happy in the winter season?
I also had many such questions in my mind and it was difficult to find answers to them because my children start becoming irritable as soon as winters come, which affects their studies and health as well. So I spoke to Mimansa Singh Tanwar, Clinical Psychologist, Head of Fortis School Mental Health Program, to find out more about ways to make kids happy this winter. Let us also tell you about some of their suggestions which you too can try to keep your children happy.
Don't let winter spoil the fun
The biggest problem of winter is the diseases of this season. Therefore, first of all, it is necessary to wear clothes properly to avoid diseases. Layer your kids and even yourself well. When you keep kids comfortable with the right clothes, diseases won't happen and winter fun won't be gritty.
Choose indoor games
Play indoor games with the kids on very cold days. For this, you choose games like Chess and Carrom. Playing interesting board games that are also stimulating and fun that can be played together as a family is a great idea to keep them happy and busy during the winter.
Get involved in creative activity
You can involve kids in new activities like introducing them to knitting, crochets, origami etc activities which will help in boosting their creativity and also help in teaching them essential life skills like perseverance, patience and attention to detail Do it. In all these activities, children will get to learn something new along with being interested and they will also be happy.
Set the right time for outdoor games
For outdoor games, if you have time in the afternoon when the sun is out, take the kids to play games at that time. If going in the evening too, keep in mind that go out early in the evening and encourage them to play a game.
Physical exercise is necessary for kids to provide some energy and a mood boost. It is also important for you to get involved with the children in their favourite games. This can make children happy.
Make bed-time happy
As the days get shorter, you can adjust to a new routine with an early dinner and bedtime for the kids. Chat about their whole day while relaxing in bed, especially before bed. Tell stories involving their friends.
Do picnic planning
As winter approaches, the festivity and holiday cheer seems to get lost in the air. But this is a great time to spend more time with the kids. Take the kids out for a picnic in the afternoon and plan to visit some museums. In the digital age where all the information and knowledge is consumed through informative videos, teach kids the fun stuff along with the basics.
While limiting the digital time of children, try to make them happy in the ways mentioned here. This is good for both you and the child and you can also get a chance to spend more time with the children.
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