Laugh out Loud with Kids

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Laugh a while with your child.

Did you laugh with your kid today? When was the last time you shared a joke or funny episode with your children? If you do not remember then it is not a good signal! Laughing with kids has multiple benefits for you as well as your kids. It has a positive impact that lasts for days. If you still don't understand the benefits you derive from laughing out loud with your kids then read on these pointers:

Wonderful Benefits of Laughter for Kids and You

• Share a joke with your children to bring a smile to their faces. Everybody loves smiling kids and not crying ones. So, do your bit and make your kid smile.
• Laughing out loud eases the tensed muscles. When you laugh together, you instantly disperse any underlying stress in your child's mind.
• Laughing is beneficial for emotional health. When you have a hearty laugh with your family, you are keeping negative emotions such as sadness, anger, hopelessness, etc., away.
• Laughing is a good exercise for various facial muscles that are otherwise inactive most of the time.
• Everybody knows laughter is good medicine. Even in bad times such as corona lockdown time or going through illness, laughing helps to get relief from serious symptoms and fatigue. It provides a good workout to your heart.                       

  

  A family that laughs together, stays stress-free together.

• The habit of laughing induces healthy hormones and boosts the immune system of the body.
• Laughter brings positivism in life. If you wish to raise happy and optimistic kids then laugh with them often. Apart from health benefits, laughter also has some social benefits. It brings a family together. Laughter is the best way to bring your children as well as parents closer to you.
• The kids who spend more happy times with their families will have better emotional, physical, and mental health.                               

  

  Happy kids are likely to have well-rounded growth.

How to avail the benefits of laughter?

Now, we know a good laugh is so important for our well-being. However, often we run out of ideas on how to engage children and keep them happy. So here are easy ways to share some light moments with them-

                                        
                                       

Tom and Jerry- a sure way to avail benefits of laughter!

1. Watch cartoon series like Tom and Jerry with them. You may also encourage them to view a show of the old era like Charlie Chaplin which does not have special effects of the modern era and yet does not fail to tickle your funny bones.

2. Play indoors like a treasure hunt planned in the home or backyard. Games like carrom board, ludo, monopoly, etc., still excite people of all ages.

3. Print games are another great option. With just a few clicks, download an interesting game and enjoy it for a long duration. Here below you can get access to printable games instantly-

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Interesting print games for young kids

4. Watch a youtube video that involves fun activities like DIY crafts. Participating in such activities that involve creating new things like handmade greeting cards, keychains, or photo frames not only involves happiness but also brings deep satisfaction.

5. Music and dance session with kids can never fail to bring broad smiles. Enjoy it once in a while to keep the spirits high.

6. Play the statue game. While talking to your kid, command him to become a 'statue' while you make funny faces and prompt him to laugh. The moment he moves or laughs, he is out, and then it is your turn to become a statue!!

7. How about testing the "Alexa"? Ask funny questions from her or command her to narrate funny jokes. It will be fun to talk to your artificial intelligence assistants like Alexa or Siri.

So, all the caring parents who are reading this post, make it a point to have a laughing session with your kids every day. Share your ideas too!