Home and Family - Kids and Adults Playing

By Greg Pierce


It is in playing that kids can learn so much. They learn virtues like forgiveness, gratitude, courage and confidence. Today, many games are actually good for the mental and physical development of a child. The old game called snake and ladder develops the child's ability to count and think. This is perfect for those who are not yet in school or those who are still learning to count.

Parents are children's first teachers. It is at home where the kids can learn the basics of mathematics and language. Parents, therefore, should spend time playing with their children. For those who work and leave their kids at home with a nanny, you have to make sure that during your day-off, you should spend time with them and plan ahead of time what you are going to do together. This is going to be your bonding time with the kids and it will be important both for you and for them.

It doesn't matter what you do together, as long as you enjoy each other's company. If your kids like to play, play with them. You can just play at home. If you have a spacious lawn, you can play with them there. However, you may want to use recycled rubber mulch to make sure your kids are safe. With this material, your children will be safe from insects and other bacteria they can get from the soil. Falls also won't be much of a problem because rubber mulch is softer than soil and has greater capacity to reduce impact. Another advantage of this type of material is affordability. This does not need too much maintenance and you don't have to spend too much on fertilizers and you don't have to devote time mowing grass.

Dressing your kids appropriately when you are playing outdoors is very important. You can let them wear garments made of cotton so they can be comfortable. Remove all accessories like necklaces and bangles when they are playing. And let them use shoes that don't need shoelaces. Doing this won't require you to keep watching out whether their shoelaces have been untied which could cause them to trip. So you can both focus on having fun.

Be sure to prepare your children's favorite snacks. Remember to serve only the healthiest snacks. Avoid serving too much sweets like candies and chocolates. You can serve yogurt, fruit ice cream, pancakes and the like.




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