Today’s kids do a lot more thing online that we used to. Post covid, a child’s screentime includes not just gaming, but also online homework, online reading, online schoolwork hobbies and more. An increased screentime slowly depletes mental activity. So how do we draw a line at the screen and replenish the mental energy in kids?
For increasing mental energy in kids, its important to increase movement and non-screen activities in kids. Here’s a list of options that can refresh the brain.
Running
Running or walking regularly helps kids release endorphins and improve blood circulation. Make sure your kids run daily, ideally in the morning, for a nice dose of vitamin D.
Unstructured creative play
Kids don’t always need toys. A few pieces of paper or some cardboard boxes can help spark imagination and support unstructured paly. A single cardboard box can be a train, a table, a kitchen or even a ship!
Eating well
Eating a well-balanced diet support a great brain. A plateful of coloured veggies and fruit helps kids grow happy and strong.
Sufficient sleep
An average of 10 hours of sleep is good for all ages, and specifically for kids at a grow age. Sleep calms the mind; regenerates cell and also develops the brain during sleep. Deep sleep is when a child is well rested. So, getting them to bed at a good time and relaxing them into sleep is definitely useful.
Writing
For older kids, writing is a great option. Writing down your thoughts is a very rejuvenating activity even for adults. When kids are young, just doodling releases a lot of endorphins and generates excitement in the right manner. So get a bunch of writing paper and stationary and set it up for your child.
Crafting
Craft and any kind of handiwork, helps kids focus while increasing their creative ability. Origami is a great way to become a more organized and focused individual. The precision of the folds and the creativity along with the colors support a sharp mind. You can always look at a variety of origami art online for kids to follow daily.
Coloring
Coloring a mandala or a number painting or a diamond painting helps kids with focus, hand and eye co-ordination and also creativity. Colors have also been told to improve the mind. It’s also an activity that can be pursued by all ages of people.
Music and dancing
An activity that never fails to resolve most problems is dance. Moving the body moves the energy around and coupled with music, it recharges the energy instantly. Kids love a good dance party, so make sure there’s