Get Your Children Away From Their Xbox, And Into The Back Yard for Fun Times and Play!
This is a contributed post and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Meet The Harris Family.
I’m not really one of those people that completely and utterly condemn parents who let their kids play on the computer or Xbox. I think a little bit of computer and video game time is good for kids in various ways. If you don’t believe me, there’s scientific research to back that up, so ha!
Instead, I think your kids can play with these things from time to time, but your responsibility lies in making sure they aren’t glued to screens. So, you have to try and get them out and about, breathing in the fresh air now and again. The best and most convenient way to do this is by encouraging them to play in the back yard. Now, a basic back yard may not seem appealing to a child, which is why you should jazz it up, and make it more playtime friendly. Below, you’ll see some ideas to consider…
Get A Mini Jungle Gym
Children love the park. So, why don’t you try and bring the park to your kids? Your back yard is the ideal place to put a mini jungle gym for your kids to enjoy.They can climb up and down it all day long when the weather is nice and sunny. Some even come with slides attached, which just adds a new element of fun for your kids. With something as exciting as this in your back yard, you’ll never have to fear about your children spending too much time indoors looking at screens!
Buy A Trampoline
Trampolines are a great way to get your children out of the house and into the back yard. They can bounce on one for ages, spending a good hour outside being energetic and breathing in the fresh air. The one thing with trampolines is that you must make sure you pick up the right trampoline for kids. Don’t get one aimed at adults, as it may have different levels of tension and be more dangerous. Get one that’s safe and tested for children to use. The only other issue with trampolines is that they do take up a bit of space. So, this isn’t a great option for people with small back yards.
Purchase A Sand Pit
It seems weird to me when I look back on my childhood and realize how much I just loved sand. All kids seem to enjoy the stuff, I don’t know if it’s because it reminds them of the beach or what. Mainly, kids love playing with sand, digging trenches, and creating little sand sculptures. It’ll please you to know you can get your hands on sand pits for kids, which you can put in your back back yard. The good thing is, they aren’t too big, and your children will have hours of fun in them. So, if you live too far away from the beach, then you can provide your kids with some sandy playtime at home instead.
With these ideas, you should be able to get your children outside a lot more when they’re home. It’s all about making the outdoors exciting for them, so they don’t spend every waking second glued to a device of some kind.
