Intense experiences for kids

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Anonymous wrote:Yes, they need appropriate physical risk and challenging muscle stimulation. That is why they love trampolines, zip lining, and stuff like that. We take them places where they can do that stuff, and a lot of swimming. Also find opportunities for them to do "heavy work" that is safe, like helping carry bags of garden mulch, watering can, etc. Anything where they have to really push or pull with their full body is very calming.

Are you doing those trips to places during COVID also?

Well, we have our own yard trampoline so it's not really a trip. But yes, I think it is worth it and outdoor things like Sandy Spring Adventure Park are quite safe because you are not near any one person for very long and it's all outdoors.

My friend is an ER doc and said no yard trampolines. I just realized we have been avoiding anything that might end up in ER due to COVID. Interesting! Maybe they are missing all that.

Also they acted out a lot less when we were spending an hour or two at the pool every day. They are at school in person now, but on the weekend I think they need more.

Yes. Everyone I know who works in the ER says no trampolines. If one kid accidentally lands on another kid’s arm or leg, it’s a nasty break.