Children allure us with their simplicity and innocence. They brighten our lives with their play and mischief. They fill our lives with joy, laughter and happiness. They teach us the simple things of life in the simplest and most profound ways. In simple words, they make our lives feel Complete!

Children need love and pampering on all days. They look forward to special days and expect to be pampered. Like birthdays and festival celebrations at home, Children’s Day is one such special day when, as parents, we can have more fun with our children and make them feel fabulous; after all special days are made for family, friends and fun!

There are a lot of things that can be done to make Children’s Day special for our little munchkins. We can simply do what they like most - Toys, Candies, Chocolates, Playing Games, etc. the list is endless! So here are some fun ways with simple gestures to celebrate and make Children’s Day even more special for your little superstar. After all, whatever we do is for that one big smile on our child’s face!

Let's look at a few ways in which you can make this Children’s Day a special one for your child.

Some Ways to Make This Children’s Day a Special One for Your Child

Spend quality time - Spending some jolly good time with your little buddies is one of the best ways to make them happy. Cook their favorite snacks, play their favorite games. Let them know that this is their day. As parents, it is also the most important thing to do. It not only brings togetherness in the family but also gives you the opportunity to relive your own childhood, all over again!

Educate them on the significance of Children’s Day - Tell your child the significance of Children’s Day, about Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. Schools usually organize a skit or a role play to celebrate this day. In the digital world of today, show them videos or songs about the history of Children’s Day and its significance in India.

Help the needy - Showing your child the world where people live without comforts is another way to make Children’s Day meaningful for them. Taking them to specially-abled children's schools or showing them the life of children on the street are ways to teach them about humility and trigger a sense of giving and donating and, most importantly, teach them to be satisfied with whatever they have.

Organize a get-together - Children love surprises and they get even more excited when you make a celebration of something simple. Surprising your child by calling their friends and organizing a surprise get-together with dance, music, fun games and delicious snack- time together is a great way to make Children’s Day special; a memory they will cherish for long.

Plan an outing - Take your child to amusement parks or children’s parks, have a picnic and in the good old-fashioned way. Let them break free and have fun.

Watching a movie together - Watching your child’s favorite movie at home or creating the theatre-like feeling is a great way to celebrate Children’s Day.

Plan a surprise gift with a game - Want to add more fun to the simple way of giving a gift to your child? An interesting way to make gifting more special is to add a game to it. Plan a treasure hunt at home and leave clues all over. Play music at home, prompt your child with constant cheers and surprise them with a surprise gift at the end of the hunt.

Give them the gift of nature - One of the great ways to make this day special and memorable is to take your child to the Plant Nursery and come back with a small plant or sapling for your garden. It’s a great way to inculcate in your child the sense of belongingness towards nature. Surprising your child with a gift of nature is a great way to teach them about nature and learn about the environment.

Surprise your child with a Cake - Children and Cake, they say, is the perfect combination to enjoy an occasion. And surprising children with a cake of their choice and flavor is nothing less than an icing on the top!

The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted children in various ways. It’s time to break the monotony and add some fun and excitement to their lives. Don't let special days like these pass by; after all, it is these special days in a year that give us the opportunity to feel free and get loose in the fun of life. This Children’s Day, let’s treat our children - our bundle of joys - in more than special ways. Happy Children’s Day!