Every summer the children dream of swimming, playing in the sand, swimming, carefree and endless playing in the sea. But apart from the carefree moments, the sea offers much more.
1. The sea inspires children:
Aside from its undeniable benefits, any child you ask will never answer that he loves the sea because it is beneficial. The reason that every child refuses to leave the sea every time is because it goes very well. Playing on the beach ensures the ideal employment for the child. In fact, according to psychologists, he plays a strong role in shaping his personality and his psychosomatic development.
For most children, staying close to the sea during the summer can provide the ideal stimulus environment for skill acquisition, according to developmentalists. Children have their own unique way and a special ability to process information. A pebble or a shell in the palm of the hand can look like a real treasure for the child who observes the world around him.
2. The sea is good for health:The effect of the sea on children is beneficial, because it helps in various diseases such as asthma and allergies. At the same time, the exercise provided by playing on the beach and swimming in combination with the humid atmosphere benefit their respiratory system. However, orthopedists also recommend bathing in the sea to improve scoliosis. In addition, sun exposure (always with protection) contributes to the synthesis of vitamin D in the body, which in turn helps in the absorption of calcium and therefore in building a strong skeleton. So do not be surprised if you see your child grow rapidly during the summer.
3. The sea gives them a sense of freedom
How many times does the child have the opportunity to play wearing minimal clothes and without shoes? Usually, only in the summer on the beach. Playing in the sea satisfies the child's need for free action. Apart from entertainment, it has a general biological benefit, because it satisfies its need for movement, adventure, experimentation, relaxation and exploration. Searching in the sand for small treasures, building castles and islands, he feels that he can express himself. On the other hand, its contact with the elements of nature, water, sand or pebbles and sunlight enhances this feeling.
4. The sea calms the children
In a recent survey of 2,000 people, 84% said they felt a unique calm by the sea. The contact with the sea but also with nature in general, allows us to penetrate into the depths of ourselves. The view of the open horizon, the aesthetics offered by nature, the great enchanting landscapes, the aromas are decisive to feel free.
5. The sea helps them share
They borrow buckets, give shovels, make castles in the sand, play ball, climb all together in a boat, share a canoe, discover pebbles, horseshoes, clams, starfish. They share, exchange, fight and make friends!
Source: ΣΟΦΙΑ Μ. ΚΟΥΛΟΥΡΗ ΕΡΓΟΘΕΡΑΠΕΥΤΡΙΑ S.I.
