01/6Parenting trends that are evergreen!
Trends come and go, but the classics never get old.
This goes for parenting as well. While everyday, we discover new parenting tactics and tricks that work wonders for kids, there are some old-school parenting traditions and activities that never go out of date. Even though, with technological advancements and the leap towards modern parenting, we may have forgotten some of the very useful parenting trends in the past. However, it's never too late to bring them back and replace trends that are not actually that helpful. Read on to find out about them.
02/6Spending time outside
Remember when nature was our best friend and playing outside, the only thing we looked forward to after school. All of that has changed. Kids today find greater comfort in online games than outdoor activities. They enjoy being indoors rather than spending time outside and making the most of their childhood, which should be the ultimate goal. That said, parents should really encourage their children to play outside, rather than keeping them engrossed in digital devices.
03/6Eating family dinners together, everyday
Eating together as a family may still be a norm in many households, but it is not as widely followed as it once was. People have gotten busier, have become more occupied, managing their personal and professional lives, juggling several duties and responsibilities. Still, making time to eat meals with family on a regular basis is a great way to strengthen bonds, to stay updated about each other's life and to keep communications open.
04/6Low-key celebrations
As important as it is to celebrate a special occasion with families and friends, it is as necessary to keep the essence of the celebration alive. There was once a time when celebrations were basic yet beautiful. It meant something. Now, it's all about how extravagant, expensive and exorbitant they are. How wonderful it would be if we could go back to the old times, when celebrations were low-key, and love was immense.
05/6Game nights
When phones, laptops, tablets and TVs had not taken over, game nights were the real deal. Indoor games like ludo, snakes and ladders, chess, meant coming together and spending quality time together. Now while all of these are available in our phones, it's not the same anymore.
06/6Normalize doing nothing
Today's parents are keen on making their children competitive and successful. They're appalled by the thought of their children doing nothing. This has somehow deprived kids of the certain luxuries of childhood. Children are children. Burdening them with high expectations will not only take a toll on their mental wellness, but will also affect their creative abilities. Sometimes, it's best to let kids be kids and do nothing. Only then will they know and figure out what they would want to do for themselves.
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