I’m a parenting expert – what your kid’s favourite game says about them and why you need to keep an eye on superheroes
COLOURING, reading, and playing with babies are all activities children love to do when they aren't busy tipping your house upside down.
But have you ever wondered what their favourite pastime says about them?
Well, if you've ever wanted to delve deeper into the mind of your little one then keep reading.
Parenting expert for 25 years, Kirsty Ketley, who lives in Surrey, England reveals exactly what your kid is like based on their favourite activity.
Colouring
The parenting expert revealed that if your child loves colouring then they're the creative type with a whole lot of imagination.
"Colouring brings out the creative side, children who aren't creative don't tend to sway towards colouring books," the parenting expert explains.
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Kirsty explained that the colours they pick can also say a lot about how they're feeling.
She adds that picking bright colours mean they generally feel positive and happy.
"If they go for those when colouring it can represent energy and playfulness," she adds that darker colours could mean the opposite.
Superheroes
If you're child is constantly getting a group of friends together to roleplay then they're most likely natural extroverts.
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They love taking the lead and making up games with their friends, but playing superheroes can also make them more compassion too.
The parenting expert says: "It can be a positive influence as they embody bravery, compassion and helping people."
However, Kirsty notes you should keep an eye on them and make sure they aren't pretending to fight or kill people to do so.
Reading
While many children look to others for entertainment, bookworms like nothing more than curling up with a book and getting lost in a new world.
If your child always has their nose in book ,then it's nothing to worry about, in fact Kirsty says it can mean they're very confident
"They're quite confident, happy to be on their own and not seeking enjoyment from others," she adds.
“Kids who are attention seeking aren't going to sit down quietly with a book because they're looking for someone to give them the attention."
Whereas for these kids a book can be enough to comfort them.
Dolls
If you're child is usually walking around the house with a baby doll in tow, then it means they're naturally empathetic.
Children can start to show empathy from the age of two, and playing with baby dolls can really emphasise that.
The parenting experts says: "They tend to be caring and nurturing."
It can also help children speak about their own feelings.
"It encourages them to talk about their thoughts and feelings, and how their day is," Kirsty reveals.
Football
Spending your Sundays getting up early for your kids' football match may not sound like fun, we get it.
But a child who can't wait to get out on the pitch no matter rain or shine means they're an excellent team player and listener.
"Football teaches them how to be part of a team, follow rules and learn boundaries," says Kirsty.
On top of that, it can help you out in the long run to.
Kirsty explains: "It quite often helps them not go off the rails as a teenager can be useful to help kids when they’re older.
"They don't want to let down that team and the members of it."
Mud Pies
Kids who see a muddy puddle and immediately want to start playing in the muck love exploring new things.
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They tend to be the adventures of the group (think having to hold the teachers hand on field trips because they're constantly running off).
The parenting expert adds: "It sparks a curiosity in the outside world - they're very curious and want to investigate everything."