Going to the movies is a healthy activity for the family. It's a great way to enjoy and spend time together. A lot of parents, especially the new ones, are not so sure when's the right time to introduce their child to the movie theater, and so they ask: when should I bring my child to the movies?
Ideally, children 2 1/2 to 3 years old can be introduced to the movie theaters. However, you need to keep a few things in mind.
Ideally, children 2 1/2 to 3 years old can be introduced to the movie theaters. However, you need to keep a few things in mind.
Fact: Children have very short attention span so don't expect them to sit still through the whole movie. In fact, expect to go home before the movie ends for the first few times you bring your child to the movie theater.
Get a seat near the aisle. No matter how great the movie is, expect your child to get fidgety. She may also need a lot of bathroom breaks. By sitting on the side, you don't disturb people when you go out for the nth time.
Also make sure to carefully choose the movie you're going to watch. Anything that a child sees is real to him or her, and scary movies might cause nightmares. Don't be too careful even with rated-G movies such as The Lion King, for example. While it was made for kids, it has a lot of scenes that's too scary for the young ones.
Make sure that you whisper explanations when your child gets scared. Since your child might wonder why you're whispering and not talking, explain the movie theater's rules ahead of time. Sometimes, an assurance that everything's okay is all she ne
Get a seat near the aisle. No matter how great the movie is, expect your child to get fidgety. She may also need a lot of bathroom breaks. By sitting on the side, you don't disturb people when you go out for the nth time.
Also make sure to carefully choose the movie you're going to watch. Anything that a child sees is real to him or her, and scary movies might cause nightmares. Don't be too careful even with rated-G movies such as The Lion King, for example. While it was made for kids, it has a lot of scenes that's too scary for the young ones.
Make sure that you whisper explanations when your child gets scared. Since your child might wonder why you're whispering and not talking, explain the movie theater's rules ahead of time. Sometimes, an assurance that everything's okay is all she ne
Also make sure to carefully choose the movie you're going to watch. Anything that a child sees is real to him or her, and scary movies might cause nightmares. Don't be too careful even with rated-G movies such as The Lion King, for example. While it was made for kids, it has a lot of scenes that's too scary for the young ones.
Make sure that you whisper explanations when your child gets scared. Since your child might wonder why you're whispering and not talking, explain the movie theater's rules ahead of time. Sometimes, an assurance that everything's okay is all she needs so make sure that you give that to her.
Some neighborhood theatres offer special mom showings where adults are supposed to bring kids. The lights are better and the volume is lowered down a notch. Check with your neighborhood theatre for this or maybe talk with the management to see if they can offer it.
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Make sure that you whisper explanations when your child gets scared. Since your child might wonder why you're whispering and not talking, explain the movie theater's rules ahead of time. Sometimes, an assurance that everything's okay is all she needs so make sure that you give that to her.
Some neighborhood theatres offer special mom showings where adults are supposed to bring kids. The lights are better and the volume is lowered down a notch. Check with your neighborhood theatre for this or maybe talk with the management to see if they can offer it.
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