Why Interactive Play is Important to Raise Independent Kids

Why Interactive Play is Important to Raise Independent Kids

Last April 6, 2019, Millennial Moms PH launched Family Time in partnership with Johnsons Baby PH and Aveeno Baby PH. It was held at the ABS CBN Theater of venue partner Kidzania Manila. My family was selected to attend the first ever Family Time event where there were talks about child-rearing and the importance of play by specialists in child education. Johnson's Baby PH also shared how their products like Johnson's Summer Blooms Baby Powder are useful since it keeps our kids smelling fresh and making sure their skin doesn't get sweaty or sticky then playtime and learning time can be extended for up to 12 hours.

After the event, the selected families were given time to check out the huge play area that is Kidzania Manila. The aim of Kidzania is to cater to Gen Z (Zentennials), which is the newest generation to be named and were born between 1995 and 2015. They are thought to be a generation of workers, thinkers, innovators, and leaders. Kidzania Manila is an 8,000 sqm kid-sized city with 65 interactive establishments for kids aged 4-17 years old. If your kid is below 4, then there are also some activities for them like RightZKeepers’ House and Kindergarten. My son turned 4 exactly on the day we visited so he was able to participate in some activities.

Kidzania Manila supports the Department of Education’s K to 12 Program and helps kids learn, explore, and discover in a safe and secure environment with activities designed especially with special children in mind. Kids can go around the mini-town and do jobs and earn money that they can spend at stores. I find this refreshing and a great way to teach independence for children. After touring the mini-metropolis, he decided on the Hospital Emergency Room and the Burger Shop. He was quite reluctant at first, but he quickly warmed up to the RightZKeepers in charge of each activity and was very enthusiastic in participating. As a mom, this made me very happy and proud, since I could see that the activities were helping my kid be independent and teaching him how to use critical thinking in simulated real-life situations.

My son ran to us after each activity, all smiles, and it made me decide that we were going back. Kidzania Manila is a very good place for learning, and truly incorporates teaching life skills through play time. For those interested in visiting Kidzania Manila, they have an ongoing Summer Blow Out where you can get 30% off when you buy tickets online and 20% off for walk-ins. For more information, you can check them out on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. I definitely recommend Kidzania for those who want their kids to learn through play. It's a great place for family bonding, and it made me want to try the activities, especially the Bottling Plant and the Bakeshop. What Kidzania Manila activity would you like to try?




Kidzania Manila
Park Triangle, North 11th Avenue, Bonifacio Global City, 
Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines