Why Kids Think Rain Holidays Feel Longer Than Summer Breaks
• Rainy days feel longer due to monotony and lack of stimulating activities, causing kids to focus more on time's passage.
• Summer breaks, filled with novel experiences and excitement, create compressed memories, making time seem to fly by.
• Parents can make rainy days more enjoyable by planning engaging indoor activities and creating structured schedules.
Time perception: Rainy days vs summer breaks
Why do rainy day holidays seem to stretch on forever while summer breaks vanish in the blink of an eye for kids? It's a common sentiment echoed by children (and even adults!) everywhere. The answer lies in how our brains process time, particularly when influenced by novelty, routine, and emotional engagement.
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