Bounce away the back-to-school stress in Lutz
by Daniel Reid
September 2024
If anyone understands stress, it's you. You're the one coaxing your reluctant kids out the door each morning, balancing the demands of work and family life, and managing the financial responsibilities of mortgages or rent. This is precisely why it's important to notice when your kids are feeling stressed, too. The back-to-school season can be a particularly tough time for them. Imagine returning to work after a long, relaxing break, only to discover that your job, your colleagues, and even your own physical appearance have changed—maybe with a few less teeth and a few more inches of height. That would be quite stressful, wouldn’t it?
At Flying Squirrel in Lutz, we provide a gentle transition into the school year to ease back-to-school stress. Let’s jump into the reasons why our trampoline park is the perfect solution for your child to shake off the back-to-school blues:
- Enhanced Mood: Exercise stimulates children's brains to release endorphins, commonly known as "feel-good" hormones—these natural mood lifters can lessen feelings of depression and anxiety. Regular physical activity also increases levels of serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters crucial for stabilizing mood and promoting a sense of happiness and well-being. Plus, bouncing on a trampoline is so enjoyable that kids won't even realize they're exercising, making it a fun and effective way to boost their mood.
- Improved Cognitive Function: Engaging in physical activities, especially those that require coordination and strategy, can enhance kids’ cognitive functions. It improves memory, boosts creativity, and increases concentration by enhancing blood flow to the brain. If only everything that was this fun could be this beneficial for us, too.
- Better Sleep Quality: People who engage in regular exercise often experience improved sleep quality, including falling asleep more quickly and enjoying deeper sleep phases. Physical activity helps to calm kids’ minds and reduces insomnia by decreasing anxiety and depressive symptoms.
- Increased Physical Fitness: Exercise strengthens kids' hearts, enabling them to pump more efficiently with less strain. On a muscular level, physical activity enhances strength, increases muscle mass, and improves endurance, making daily tasks easier and less tiring for kids.
Back-to-school season doesn’t have to mean back-to-stress for your kids. Take them to Flying Squirrel where they can have fun while improving both their physical and mental health.
Come join the fun! Get your tickets for a specific date and time, and just show your printout or QR code when you check-in. Jump passes come in 60, 90, and 120-minute options, with special rates for toddlers. We also offer awesome discounts for military, first responders, and those with special needs.
Celebrate your kid’s back-to-school birthday at Flying Squirrel Indoor Trampoline Park in Lutz where we offer a hassle-free party experience from setup to cleanup. With attractions for all ages and delicious food options, our parties include two and a half hours of fun, an assigned host, and a special shout-out for the birthday child. Choose from our exciting packages and let your kids bounce into the school year with a memorable birthday celebration with friends and family.