Aw, To Be Kids Again...

Fraboom Expert Leslie

Remember when you wiggled and yanked at your tooth all through the night to get that dollar?

What about the time you first learned how to paint just so you could add the finishing touches to your treehouse?

Or, how about the time your mom let you add the sprinkles to the sugar cookies?

Oh, oh! And, remember that time you stayed up all night with your friends playing cool games on your dad’s iPad, while skyping with your cousin from Canada about the New Kids On The Block?

Don’t remember that last one? Neither do we. Have you really just crossed over into the “when I was a kid” era? Is a future where your kid’s childhood experiences starkly contrast your own already upon you? No, this couldn’t be happening. You were in high school in the 90's, for crying out loud! You’re cool. You may not have had a cellphone, but Zach Morris sure did, and you lived vicariously through him.

If you’re still in denial that activities for children have evolved, you’re not alone. But, don’t lose sleep, worrying you and your kid may never learn how to paint or kick a soccer ball together!
 
We’re sure all of these memories (the ones that shape kids, help them discover their strengths and talents, and connect parents to their children) will always remain a part of childhood. However, we’re here to tell you that the laptop and digital device at their fingertips is not to be feared, can add to these fun experiences, and even contribute to this discovery.

Technology doesn’t mean the end of bonding! As a matter of fact, if you embrace technology you may find more of those moments. You know, the ones around before technology infiltrated our lives.

In need of proof? Here’s just one example:

Grab your kid and check out the unique online experience Fraboom, where together you can pop into a live class and learn how to draw hilarious cartoon characters. Just as your dad guided your hand with the paint brush outside that treehouse, you and your child can connect over a creative cartooning project on Fraboom. The only difference is you use a mouse instead of a brush. (That and you probably won’t lose a finger using the table saw.)

If creativity isn’t your game, maybe an actual game will suit you better. We recommend Seymour’s Bug Blast or Geo Genius. Or, take some time and see if you or kids know more about bugs or U.S. geography. A little healthy competition never hurt a fun family night!

Now, we know this next statement may be hard to take in, but it is possible that your kid may experience even more warm-fuzzies because of all the opportunity for creativity and knowledge that technology brings. Not to diminish the sanctity that is your childhood or anything. We’re sure it was something special. Just give the future a chance.

And while you’re doing that, feel free to comment below and share some of your favorite parent-child bonding moments!