Strateg toys distract a child during an air raid alert - Alexander Sivak

The situation in the country remains extremely tense. Even in cities that are far from the front and are relatively calm, the siren sounds. At this moment, neither parents nor children feel completely safe. Moreover, the parents' anxiety is transmitted to the children. Children are nervous, their appetite and sleep are disturbed. Staying in this state for a long time can harm the health of the child. So you need to know how to distract the little one during the air alarm. The best option is a game. And even better, a calm and addictive, interesting, board game.

Why should the child be distracted?

You can explain to an adult child that there is a war in the country. Introduce certain restrictions: do not walk on the street, do not go to school, go down to the bomb shelter during an air raid warning.

And with children 3-5 years old it is very difficult. Their emotional state depends on the state of their parents. A vivid example: when the mother starts to cry, the child will also have tears. That is, children depend on their parents' emotions.

Psychologists emphasize: in crisis situations, such as an air alarm, the child must be distracted. It is better to do it as a game.

Which game is suitable?

You can go down into a bomb shelter or sit in a safe place (for example, in a corridor behind two walls) with a child's favorite toy. Thanks to a plush friend, the little one will feel confident in his abilities. You can try asking your child to arrange a safe place for a toy together or to tell your best friend about your fears. Ask separately what the toy is afraid of and what it needs. Thus, you will find out what the child is afraid of and what he needs - hugs, fairy tales or songs.

We also advise you to pay attention to joint games with your child. A good option is to make a constructor that involves motor skills, which can switch the brain from negative thoughts and a state of fear. You can design an airplane that will become a symbol of family protection. The child will feel needed and create a safe environment for the family.

Odesa-based toy manufacturer Strateg (owner Oleksandr Syvak, journalist and publisher of "Shipping" magazine) offers a diverse range of board games for the whole family. A cool option is board games for both children and the whole family. By the way, when a child is in the circle of relatives, he feels as protected as possible.

Advantages of board games

Board games from the Odesa online store Strategist are an ideal opportunity for the family to spend time together and with benefit. Especially during an air alert. This option combines entertainment, learning and acquiring new skills.

What do board games develop?

• logic and spatial thinking
• consideration
• imagination

You can consider the interesting board game "Murkotuna" - for children and cat lovers. It will lift your mood and help develop your imagination. Because the plot is a cat that went for a walk at night. It will be necessary to connect the logic and even purr, as real cats do.

Strateg has an interesting set of patriotic games: "Oh in the meadow...", "Say Firewood", "Good evening, we are from Ukraine", "Russian warship go to the... bottom".

Dear parents, take care of yourself and your children! The war will definitely end and you will need to have health and strength to live on.