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Easter
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An Easter getaway helps to unwind
Make time for your children this Easter holiday.
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AS THE Easter holidays quickly approach, it’s worth taking time to reflect on ways to spend some quality time with your children, say experts. “We live in a busy world that often involves scheduled activities that have us hurtling through our days. From school drop-off to sports activities, parties, after-school events, then squeezing in homework, it often feels like we are on a fast train from week to week,” says Jocelyn Brewer, child psychologist. Jocelyn says that school holidays are a perfect opportunity to take time away from our busy schedules and re-connect with our children. “Young children can really benefit from the change of pace that school holidays offer. Staying in PJ’s until mid-morning, baking healthy snacks, reading aloud, exploring museums and local parks, provides balance and grounding, giving children time to unwind from the busy term-time routine,” she says. Jocelyn says that while keeping on top of daily household tasks is important, it’s also worth letting some of these routine chores go during holiday time to enjoy connecting with your children through simple pleasures and past-times.
There are plenty of fun activities to share with your kids. “Children connect with their siblings and parents through play. Calming craft activities that involve making, modelling, colouring, sticking and gluing can be totally absorbing and are a great way to enjoy family time together,” says Jocelyn. “Writing and designing an Easter card is a great way to encourage little ones to practise their handwriting at home. Jocelyn points out that many children will share information, thoughts and feelings while absorbed in creative and craft activities and this provides an opportunity to enjoy a relaxed dialgoue that can help you communicate and connect with your children. Jocelyn recommends look-
ing on-line or in your local newsagency for inspiring craft activities and affordable equipment such as glue, scissors, paper and coloured pens. “Kids love the Frixion range of erasable pens and felt tip markers because they can easily rub out any mistakes without having to start all over again. They are fun to use and come in a wide choice of colours. For some fabulous Easter craft activities to download, check out the Pilot Pen website. Children can enjoy making their own Easter bonnet and have fun colouring in Easter bunnies,” says Jocelyn. Visit: www.pilotpen.com.au for more information.
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