Playgrounds are more than just slides and ball pits of fun. These play areas are critical building blocks for adolescents. While children play and burn off energy at playgrounds, they also gain beneficial attributes that are crucial in childhood development. Let your child jump into improved wellness by taking them to playgrounds such as Family Fun Center’s Funtasia Play Area.
Discover the benefits of play and learn how it improves the physical, social, and emotional wellbeing of children in their foundational years through preadolescence.
Physical Improvements
Did you know that when your child engages in play, they receive many physical health benefits? For instance, regular physical activity leads to increased cardiovascular health, flexibility, and strength. In fact, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommend that “children and adolescents ages 6 through 17 years should do 60 minutes or more of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity daily”. For this reason, the Funtasia indoor playground is a healthy and fun place for your little ones to be entertained for hours. In addition, adding active play into your child’s routine can improve his or her motor skills such as coordination, balance, and lifting. Other positive benefits of play are outlined by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). According, to the CDC, “compared to those who are inactive, physically active youth have higher levels of fitness, lower body fat, and stronger bones and muscles.” Next time your children are amped up on energy, take them to Family Fun Center’s Funtasia Play Area. At Funtasia they can play to their hearts desire while simultaneously improving their lifelong health and wellness.
Social Development
You may be wondering how obstacles and slides can possibly influence the development of children’s social skills. Upon researching the effects of playtime, we found enhanced social skills are direct benefits of play. To begin, when you take your child to an indoor or outdoor public park, they can interact with new children who are also engaging in active play. This is why we consider playgrounds centers of community because they provide opportunities for socialization, especially for those who don’t have siblings. During your family trip to Funtasia your child can learn how to communicate and cooperate with other children in the play area. For example, your kids can devise a plan for an obstacle course race or choose to battle against one another using cannons that shoot foam balls. As a matter of fact, communication between children while they use the same playground equipment is beneficial towards social development because they learn to share. Sharing is an important social skill as it requires children to recognize their feelings as well as someone else’s. Ultimately, the valuable social skills learned in childhood will help your child build and manage healthy relationships as they grow up.
Emotional Wellness
Other than physical and social improvements, we found the benefits of play also extend to emotional wellness. For example, studies show that regular play reduces stress, anxiety, and depression levels in children. This is why it is significantly valuable for children to have an outlet for playtime because it allows them to better manage their emotions. Let playtime serve as a fun break for both you and your children by taking them to Family Fun Center. Another mental health benefit of playtime is the ability to boost your child’s confidence. For example, going down a slide may not seem like a scary idea to adults, however, the decision to take a thrilling ride down a slide allows children to build their confidence. This boost of self-confidence occurs during play because children receive a sense of accomplishment through reaffirming their strengths and abilities after taking risks.
At Family Fun Center we understand the importance of playtime and its effects on your child’s physical, social, and emotional wellbeing during childhood development. That’s why we strive to provide a safe space for your family to play and gather. Visit our Funtasia Play Area to let your child obtain the benefits of play while having endless hours of fun! Plus, for a limited time you can save up to 35% off regular admission prices to Funtasia when you buy five or ten visit passes. Check out our website to learn more and plan your next family trip to Funtasia!
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