The 3 Types Of Downtime All Kids Need

5 Simple Ways To Connect With Your Kids ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Nov. 10, 2023 As much as we’d like to believe in the myth of a carefree childhood, kids have a lot on their plates. Sports. Hobbies. Friends. Family. School. It’s important then for children to have downtime. It helps them relax, stay resilient to stressors, and develop good coping mechanisms. But this doesn’t only mean vegging out on the couch. There are actually three specific types of downtime kids need, and if you make a habit of creating the right opportunities for them to get enough of each — and maybe clear the family calendar a bit to do this – good habits will take hold. PARENTING [The 3 Types Of Downtime All Children Need]( Children don’t just need downtime; they need the [right mix of downtime.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Many kids …rarely have unstructured time to explore new interests, read a book for pleasure, or simply enjoy their childhood. FURTHER READING [5 Simple Ways To Connect With Your Kids]( [The Tragic Decline Of Bored Kids And Dangerous Play]( [If You’re Trying To Raise A ‘Happy Child,’ You’re Missing The Point]( Presented by Hallmark [Add These Dad-Friendly Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments To Your Holiday Wishlist]( As dads, we gotta admit it: shopping for us can be a challenge. After all, what more do we possibly need besides time well-spent with the people we love most? The good news is that this year, [Hallmark]( is here to make gifting the guys in your life easy with their new [Keepsake Ornaments](. With dad-approved styles featuring everything from camping and fishing gear to Santa playing with his very own drone, Hallmark makes it easy to answer when your family asks [what’s on your gift list]( this year. [Shop now!]( Hallmark Happy Camper Ornament $18.99 [shop now]( Hallmark Toymaker Santa Ornament $19.99 [shop now]( Hallmark Jolly Golfer 2023 Ornament $18.99 [shop now]( Hallmark Feelin' Fishy 2023 Ornament $16.99 [shop now]( MENTAL HEALTH [Parental Burnout Is Particularly Unbending. Here’s How To Break Free]( This is what it takes to get back to being [your old self again.]( [READ THIS STORY]( WATCH TOGETHER [Somehow The New Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Trailer Is Actually Awesome]( Could there actually be some [life left in this franchise?]( [READ THIS STORY]( THE DAD SPECIAL FAMILY TIME [Simply Showing Up For Dinner Can Make Your Kids More Emotionally Intelligent]( New research examines the importance of [dad's presence at the dinner table.]( [READ THIS STORY]( THE DAD SPECIAL Ariela Basson/Fatherly; Courtesy of Mike Friedman, Shutterstock [Your Kids Will Love These Parmesan-Crusted Chicken Cutlets With “Super Sauce”]( Courtesy of Chef Mike Friedman, [this recipe is pretty much guaranteed to meet the approval of even the pickiest eater.]( [READ THIS STORY]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.