The summer vacation is a time to help children recharge their energy to prepare for the new school year. Have a meaningful summer vacation with children and bring many memorable memories, as well as limit activities that can make children lose momentum and affect their health and psychology.
Reducing time spent playing video games and watching TV
One of their favorite habits is spending too much time on games, surfing the internet or watching TV. This also affects children's eyesight, sleep, concentration and dysfunction. Therefore, parents should limit themselves by setting clear limits on the time spent playing video games, surfing, and watching TV.
Instead, children should be encouraged to choose sports to increase outdoor physical strength. Exercising will help children improve their health as well as not be afraid to interact with people. Parents can accompany to be able to talk to better understand the needs and psychology of their children.
Adjusting daily living hours
Many children often change their sleeping hours during the summer vacation, staying up late and waking up late for many weeks. The imbalance of biological timepieces can directly affect children's physical and mental health.
Parents should adjust their children's scientific schedule, including getting enough sleep, eating on time, along with physical activities such as walking, swimming, cycling to help children increase their physical strength as well as be proactive in everything.
Ensuring access to content on social networks
The fact that children spend more time learning and accessing social networking platforms, video content or movies on the Internet also requires close control from parents. Make sure children access content suitable for their age, especially content with violent elements, negative language will affect children's awareness, thinking and psychology.
Instead of rigid control, parents can discuss and establish a content filtering regime so that their children know how to choose and use technology in a healthy and smart way.
Encourage soft skills development
Summer vacation is also a good time for children to learn how to develop soft skills or pursue personal interests such as learning to play the instrument, drawing or participating in volunteer activities.
allocating time between learning soft skills appropriately will help children always feel comfortable, both studying and playing without feeling pressured. Parents should encourage and create a comfortable environment to help children develop their abilities and passion.
