Enjoy a stress-free family movie session
If you want to go out to the movies as a family with your children and have a good experience, reduce stress to enjoy!
Going to the movies can be a great family experience, your children will always remember it fondly and also, you will be encouraging them to like good movies. One way to prepare for a family outing is to go to the movies. In the nearest shopping center you may have one and it is a plan suitable for both summer and winter.
Actually, for the movie experience to be good, you need to plan in advance what that special moment will be like so that it really becomes an exciting moment. Going to the movies is being able to enjoy a movie on a giant screen and for your child it can be something incredible, intimidating or scary. If this is the first time your child goes to the movies, you will have to think carefully about how to carry out that family experience.
Actually, if you plan ahead and allow your children to feel comfortable in a new environment, you can enjoy this time together with ease. If you want the experience with your children in the cinema to be great and you all want to repeat it … keep the following tips in mind!
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BOOK TICKETS IN ADVANCE
You can’t predict how crowded the theaters will be for the movies you want to see. The best way to avoid rush and stress is to book tickets online and buy them from the comfort of your home. This will help you avoid getting frustrated when queuing at the ticket office and your child will not have to feel that stress.
A MOVIE ACCORDING TO THE AGE OF YOUR CHILD
Another tip to keep in mind during this process is to choose the correct film for your child’s age. You should choose something that appeals to them and their age group. Something for older children having small children in the room could cause them to get bored during the movie, which could lead to making noises, talking, or just having a tantrum.
GO AT THE CORRECT TIME
During the weekends and during school holidays , you have to make sure to choose the movie time according to the (hopefully) quieter mall times. For example, the first movie of the day, at lunchtime and in the afternoon. If your child is young and still takes regular naps, you will need to schedule a post-nap outing.
It is important to arrive early to the movie so you do not have to rush to the session as this will cause stress for your child. It is better to arrive with the light on and without the movie having started, thus avoiding the stress of having to search for seats in the dark … something that could make a child insecure.
BETTER IF YOU CHOOSE CORRIDOR
When buying tickets, don’t make the mistake of choosing a seat in the middle of an entire row of seats. If available, the ideal is to choose the aisle seat. This way you can get out quickly if your child needs to go to the bathroom or if he feels upset or is making noise.
You don’t have to think so much about the viewing experience for yourself, but about what it will be like for your child. You must make decisions thinking about the good family. If your child, for example, has a short attention span, is feeling tired or unstable, an aisle seat is an easy way to go. Don’t be embarrassed if you have to leave before the movie ends , after all, it takes kids a while to get used to the experience of enjoying a big screen, in a dark, quiet and crowded room.
DON’T FORGET THE JACKET!
Sometimes it can be cold in the cinema, especially when they have the air conditioning on. If you want to make sure your child is warm and comfortable at all times, keep an extra jacket in your bag in case they need it. It is better to be prepared than to have a bad experience and for your child to have a bad memory of that moment that should be special.
Dr. Tabriella Perivolaris, Sara's mother and fan of fashion, beauty, motherhood, among others, about the female universe. Since 2018 she has been working as a copywriter, always bringing to her articles a little of her experience and experience as a mother and woman.