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Need a Boost? Bouncing Is Good for the Brain
Posted on Aug 14, 2017
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The back-to-school season can be a lot of fun for kids. After all, they get to meet new classmates, catch up with old friends, and embark on fresh adventures in the classroom. But school brings its own stresses. Do your kids need a break? Bounce around Monkey Joe’s!
The Mental Benefits of Active Fun
A trip to the Jungle isn’t just a great reward for diligent kids. It’s also a necessary step in your child’s achievements. Did you know that physical activity boosts brain development? An hour of active play every day helps kids study harder, focus better, and stay less stressed about school responsibilities. According to the experts:
- Exercise builds new cells in the area of the brain linked to memory. Regular physical activity leads to quick-thinking kids with a good short term memory.
- Exercise boosts kids’ executive function, allowing them to focus, study better, and stay on task in school.
- Kids who play every day have more creativity and problem-solving skills than kids who don’t.
- Active play is also great for developing balance and coordination. What does this have to do with the brain? It builds kids’ spatial awareness, allowing them to create a better mental picture of objects in relation to each other.
- Exercise reduces stress, which allows kids to think more clearly and feel happier overall.
- Studies show that active kids score higher on standardized tests than kids who aren’t.
So go ahead and take the afternoon off! Homework will still be there after dinner, and a few hours bouncing around Monkey Joe’s may be just what your child needs to do their best.
