When LESS is MORE
According to research, minimalism is a healthy way of life. Research shows that living a minimalist lifestyle can lead to happiness.
As a result, a growing number of parents are choosing minimalistic toys for their children. Here are five compelling reasons to give it a try with your children.
Clutter-free living is beneficial to your child’s mental health.
Clean spaces, according to a slew of studies, actually help you be more productive. For mothers who are juggling job and parenting responsibilities, for example, having a clean home might help to clear their minds. A Harvard University researcher looked at the productivity of students who were each assigned to work in different environments (with varying degrees of clutter) and discovered that working in clean spaces allows people to work for longer periods.
A child who has minimalistic toys uses their imagination more.
According to studies, youngsters who have fewer toys have a larger imagination. This is because youngsters must develop the essential imaginative skills to keep themselves entertained with the same toys. These creative abilities, of course, carry over into adulthood.
The goal of the German project “Der Spielzeugfreie Kindergarten” (the toy-free kindergarten) was to see what would happen if all of the toys were taken away from kindergarten children for three months. The kids were initially perplexed, but after a few days, they started playing with blankets and chairs, building forts, and having their fun.
Fewer toys equal more sharing, which is an important lesson.
The fewer toys a youngster has, the more likely they will have to share them with siblings or friends because there are fewer to go around. Sharing is an important lesson for children to learn at a young age, and encouraging them to take turns with their toys is an excellent method to do so.
A minimalistic lifestyle encourages you and your children to value things that aren’t tangible.
Minimalism is defined as the removal of material possessions to teach you what matters most in life.
“Minimalism is basically about reevaluating your priorities so you can get rid of the superfluous stuff — goods, ideas, relationships, and activities — that don’t add value to your life.”
As a result, beginning to practise minimalism with your children at a young age might teach them the value of non-material items. The fewer toys kids have, the more time they’ll have to play with their peers and siblings, instilling values such as connection.
Your youngster will grow to appreciate the toys he or she does have.
If your child has a lot of toys, they’ll switch between them and play with all of them, or at least the majority of them. However, if your child simply has one or a few toys, he or she will spend more time with them. As a result, kids will undoubtedly develop a greater appreciation for what they have. If they don’t, they’ll have to learn that lesson the hard way — to be grateful for what they do have rather than focusing on what they don’t.
When it comes to toy minimalism, finding a minimalistic toy for your child’s collection is a huge win. These simple toys have been played with so often in many homes that they’ve become the go-to present for any toddler.
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