{"id":67207,"date":"2024-02-02T10:40:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-02T03:40:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=67207"},"modified":"2024-04-17T17:08:02","modified_gmt":"2024-04-17T10:08:02","slug":"your-kids-dont-need-more-things-they-need-more-time-with-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/inovatestory.com\/your-kids-dont-need-more-things-they-need-more-time-with-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Kids Don\u2019t Need More Things, They Need More Time with You!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Like Bruce Perry said, <strong>\u201cChildren don\u2019t need more things. The best toys a child can have is a parent who gets down on the floor and plays with them.\u201d While that\u2019s pretty much common sense, science does support that philosophy. So, let\u2019s check out just a few of the benefits of giving your kids time instead of toys.\n<h4><span style='\"font-size:' color:>Benefits of giving our kids time instead of toys\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>It doesn\u2019t take a scientific study to prove that kids benefit from spending more time with their parents, but that doesn\u2019t stop researchers from doing them, anyway! Here are a few highlights. We\u2019ll keep it short because this is about feelings rather than science.\u00a0\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>First, some great news- we\u2019re already on the right track. According to a 2016 University of California study, today\u2019s parents spend more time with their kids than parents did 50 years ago.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>As Judith Treas, the author of the study explains, \u201cThe time parents spend with children is regarded as critical for positive cognitive, behavioral and academic outcomes.\u201d\n<ul style='\"list-style-type:' square>\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>One study found that spending time with teenagers in particular really helps improve their overall well-being.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>This one shows that time together influences your child\u2019s academic success more than genetics or money.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Quality time together can even help your kids stay fit and make healthier choices in the long run, according to this one.\n\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Bottom line, spending time with your kids increases their overall physical and mental health, and helps them become more well-rounded adults in the future.\n<h4><span style='\"font-size:' color:>The great thing about giving time: it\u2019s free!\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Remember, giving kids time instead of things doesn\u2019t have to cost a single dime. There are so many totally free ways to make memories without breaking out your wallet. Just off the top of my head, some ideas include:\n<ul style='\"list-style-type:' square>\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Playing games together as a family. Better yet, make up your own!\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Going for walks, hikes, bike rides, and other free outdoor adventures.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Watching old family movies together- or making new ones!\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Peeking in on virtual zoos and keeping up with your favorite animals together.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Teaching each other new skills (yep, even your toddler can teach you some new tricks).\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Going through family photo albums and asking your kids to share their favorite memories from that day.\n<li><span style='\"font-size:'>Going through YOUR old albums and sharing your own childhood memories.\n\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Of course, you could always just get down on the floor with them and let them guide your playtime together! You don\u2019t have to do anything specific, just be there in the moment with them. That\u2019s really all that matters.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Also, never underestimate the powerful effect of just having dinner together four times a week. More than just a great way to spend more time together as a family, eating together sets your kids up for future success according to studies.\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Ask anyone who lost their parents which they\u2019d prefer- more gifts wrapped up with shiny bows or more time? I\u2019m willing to bet every single one would say, <strong>\u201cI\u2019d rather have one more minute than all the stuff in the world.\u201d\n<p><span style='\"font-size:'>Now, get out there and go spend some time with your kids. Make beautiful memories that will last a lifetime, which is a whole lot longer than a new toy lasts!\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Like Bruce Perry said, \u201cChildren don\u2019t need more things. 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