The 3 Types Of Downtime All Kids Need

If You’re Trying To Raise A ‘Happy Child,’ You’re Missing The Point ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Dec. 7, 2023 As much as we’d all like to believe in the myth of a carefree childhood, kids have a lot on their plates. Sports. Hobbies. Friends. Family. School. Securing downtime for kids is crucial. It helps them relax, stay resilient to stressors, and develop good coping mechanisms. But downtime doesn’t only include vegging out on the couch. There are actually three specific types kids need, and if you make a habit of creating the right opportunities for them to get enough of each, 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]( 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]( GIFTS [25 Holiday Gifts Under $25 For Everyone On Your List]( Whether you’re in search of a just-right stocking stuffer or something for that impossible-to-shop-for uncle, [these great gifts won’t break the bank.]( [READ THIS STORY]( ORDER IN THE COURT [The Family Rule That’s Made Our Lives So Much Better, According to 12 Dads]( From reminders that help everyone calm down to governing principles that reinforce good values, [these rules have helped achieve great results.]( [READ THIS STORY]( MIX IT UP Emma Chao/Fatherly; Courtesy of Getty Images [How To Make The Best Hot Toddy You’ve Ever Had]( The warming drink is a wintertime classic. [A few small tweaks can take it to a new level.]( [READ THIS STORY]( UH OH [The Life Expectancy Gap Between Men And Women Hasn’t Been This Bad In 25 Years]( Fortunately, [there’s something men can do about it.]( [READ THIS STORY]( FATHERLY FAVORITES 5.11 [PT-R Weight Kit (100lbs)]( No weights? No problem. This extremely durable nylon bag can hold up to 100 pounds of sand and it's got handles on every side so you can bang out full-body heavy workouts in your backyard. Plus, the two 50 pound liner bags have handles so they can be used seperately. $165 [Shop Now]( 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.