Summer’s here, and the children are bored by day three. The good news is the best summer activities for kids sneak in real developmental benefits while your child is having a brilliant time. Whether you’ve got a garden, a local park or just a bucket of water, these ideas are easy to set up and good for growing minds and bodies.
Children who spend more time playing adventurously have lower symptoms of anxiety and depression, and were happier over the first Covid-19 lockdown, according to new research.
A study led by the University of Exeter asked parents how often their children engaged in play that was “thrilling and exciting”, where they might experience some fear and uncertainty.
Spring is approaching, so it’s a perfect time to make use of the outdoors in the warmer weather. Especially for your children, it can seem difficult to find anything that distracts them from their devices. But once you discover something different yet entertaining to do outdoors, it’s no doubt that they will no longer be glued to their screens. But how can you persuade them to step outside...
