Spring sports and activities are just about to overbook kids and parents evenings and weekends. But, you want confident, happy and independent kids, here's why you should have time for free play too.
I also do this and I have also noticed that not planning anything is the best for their creativity! Of course my girls also have hobbies, but free play is essential. Here in Vienna kids often stay in parks after school for free play, so it comes naturally. I also sent my girls to their grandparents during Easter holidays to just be outside. No extra activities what so ever. And they seem to really enjoy it and even my 14year old plays this way...
Thanks for this! Would love to ask: how to you get especially your older kid (14) to choose/ go for free play vs for example going for the iPad or being on her phone (as she probably has one)? What type of free play does she end up doing?
I also do this and I have also noticed that not planning anything is the best for their creativity! Of course my girls also have hobbies, but free play is essential. Here in Vienna kids often stay in parks after school for free play, so it comes naturally. I also sent my girls to their grandparents during Easter holidays to just be outside. No extra activities what so ever. And they seem to really enjoy it and even my 14year old plays this way...
Thanks for this! Would love to ask: how to you get especially your older kid (14) to choose/ go for free play vs for example going for the iPad or being on her phone (as she probably has one)? What type of free play does she end up doing?