According to Edelman Intelligence research, 56% out of 12 710 parents surveyed said their children spent less than one hour outside daily.
Mobile devices are now everywhere, thanks to rapid technological advancements. This is generally positive, and we at PartyWizz believe that screen time can be beneficial and enjoyable!
It is not a substitute for old-fashioned games and face-to-face interaction. They can be of great value to kids.
Traditional entertainment has become even more magical in recent years. Silly Sally, a PartyWizz performer, sums up perfectly when she says, “In an age of video games and iPads, live entertainment is even more exciting and special for children.”
Play: The Science of Play
Playing is essential for our growth. Playing is vital for our development.
Experts in child development suggest that more than 75% of children’s brain development occurs after birth. This process is greatly aided by playing.
Playing imaginatively – whether it’s drawing, dancing, or playing with water – lays the groundwork for creativity. It also teaches children how to communicate and express themselves.
Children can learn emotional regulation and critical relationship skills through role-playing and dressing up.
Children love games that require physical movement. Games like hiding, chasing, or jumping help them develop gross motor skills.
These skills help toddlers and young children learn to walk, crawl and run, and develop memory and perseverance.
Not least, playing games helps you slowly learn a technique. To beat the competition, we need to continue to improve our skills. This opponent could be another team, you, a computer, or even nature.
We develop problem-solving and resilience skills when rewarded for beating the game.
Face-to-face interaction
Smartphones and video games are ubiquitous but do not promote face-to-face communication. Video games can divert children’s attention from the other players toward the screen. This can create a feeling of anonymity and prevent certain children from interacting with others in real life.
Don’t worry if you believe this is true in your home. These key skills are taught in the video and can be learned through other methods.
Face-to-face interaction with parents, peers, or party entertainers is key to connecting and developing social skills, such as reading body language.
Board games can be a great alternative to video games. Not only are they fun and encourage competition, which is good for learning, but they also allow children to interact with each other.
They will learn how to communicate effectively and manage stress.
Social and emotional health
Face-to-face interactions have their own unwritten rules. When playing a game of board, everyone must wait their turn. Children learn important social skills through games and face-to-face entertainment. They can wait, take turns, share, and communicate verbally.
Each face-to-face interaction is its social experiment, in which children develop self-regulation skills and social abilities necessary to play successfully with others. Children learn how to control their emotions, be disappointed without harming others, and win or lose by using good manners.
Include everyone
Face-to-face entertaining ensures everyone is included. Children are mesmerized by technology. This can lead to less confident kids being excluded from fun technological activities.
How often have you seen your children fighting over control to play the newest video game? How often have you seen a group of teens standing in a circle, all glued to their phones?
The structured activities and entertainment at parties are an excellent way to keep the kids entertained and a wonderful opportunity for face-to-face interactions. A board game or an arts and crafts session can keep kids engaged and happy while developing their social skills and empathy.
Face-to-face interaction not only helps your child and their guests smile, but it also teaches them important skills that will help ensure successful and happy relationships in the future.
