One mother who had attended one of my workshops told me that even I’m a teacher and working in the same school my kids are attending to, but I’m not able to spend enough time with my kids just like other working parents. Instead I spend more time with other kids. This is true! Irrespective of the field you are in, the more successful you become in your career the less time you are able to spend with your own children.
Family time is more important in child’s life and it makes great difference in their development. Children are naturally creative and curious. They always seek out information about the world they are in and never hesitate to experiment. Research results reveal that children learn most effectively when they are actively engaged in.
So the best place to experiment, learn, seek answers to their questions is family time.
Simple games, arts and crafts you make with your child make a big difference in his\her development.
Below are the benefits of family time & play, nicely articulated by Mariah bruehl.
- Family participation in learning experiences of children boosts your relationship with children. While you are in play you can share your interests, discuss topics and recollect your childhood experiences.
- While playing, children can heart fully engaged in that makes them to concentrate on the task. It encourages self-engaged learning and they can maintain this throughout their lives.
- When they discover answers to their questions that builds a sense of accomplishment.
- When parents engaged in child’s learning they also witness their children learning styles and strengths.
School play always important role in child’s development but family will always be a guiding force in child’s life.