Imagination Fuels Happiness
"Laughter is timeless. Imagination has no age. And dreams are forever."
— Walt Disney
— Walt Disney
It is now largely recognized that an important contributing source to children's happiness is their gift of IMAGINATION. Imaginative play helps strengthen executive functioning in kids' brains, which is important for self-regulation. It also helps kids learn to take the view of other people into account. If they can imagine being a superhero or a princess or a mommy or a tiger, they can start to imagine what it feels like to be their friend who just popped a balloon or learned to swing or wants to share a toy. This process of developing empathy helps kids get along better with others and in the world in general.
Imagination can take us to a place of fun and smiles. We can use that to our advantage in parenting.
Imagination can take us to a place of fun and smiles. We can use that to our advantage in parenting.
If you are using a TOG to get a particular message across to your children, may we suggest that you start with reading them a book from our "Imagination" section. This will set the foundation of fun, light heartedness and open-mindedness, encouraging open communication and making your job a lot easier!
One of our favorites is Imagine A Day, by Sarah L. Thomson. The images by Rob Gonsalves are awe-inspiring for children and adults, such as the following, accompanied by the text:
"Imagine a day...
One of our favorites is Imagine A Day, by Sarah L. Thomson. The images by Rob Gonsalves are awe-inspiring for children and adults, such as the following, accompanied by the text:
"Imagine a day...when a book swings open
on silent hinges,
and a place you've never seen before
welcomes you home."
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