By now you must have heard about the latest and greatest craze taking over the USA...a small toy called a Fidget Spinner. Fidget Spinners were originally designed for those who have ADD/ADHD, anxiety and/or stress to help improve concentration by having something inconspicuous to occupy their hands. These toys hit the mainstream media and are selling out online and in stores within minutes of becoming available. Every child wants one, whether for therapeutic use or not. They are unique little things and come in such a wide variety of colors and patterns that it is becoming a form of self-expression for kids.
My two teenage sons are no different in wanting one of these cool devices. My 13 year old is an incredible building blocks builder. He builds complex contraptions that actually function without any instructions needed. Recently I showed him a picture of a fidget spinner made out of building blocks and asked him if he could build it with what he already had. (which is a ton, by the way) Within 10 minutes he came out to the living room with his self-built fidget spinner!
He just amazes me with his ingenuity and creativity. He has been spinning it nonstop since he built it, and I can see how these devices could help children and adults who suffer from varying disorders. If your child needs a tutorial on how to build one, simply just look it up online and you will find many varying instructions out there.
As much as the fidget spinner may be a toy for some, they can be truly therapeutic to others. Unfortunately, because fidget spinners have now become so popular with the mainstream population, they are becoming a distraction in some classrooms and schools. I have heard stories from friends about their kids who need and are benefiting from them but are being told by their schools that the fidget spinners are no longer allowed. Parents would do well to keep toys at home so that those needing them therapeutically might meet with less resistance from school administration.
Although fidget spinners have become a toy as much as it is therapy tool, it is important to remember that fidget spinners did start out with a productive health purpose. They help kids and adults alike. Perhaps the fidget spinner will come and go just like other toy fads, but I believe they will stick around for those who need them.
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Christina is a wife, mother to two teenage boys, and homeschooler. Crafting, quilting, essential oils, and reading a good book are some of her favorite things. Christina enjoys spending time watching her boys dance at their ballet studio, and going on dates with her husband of 15 years. To read more about Christina's adventures, please visit: https://essentiallytina.blogspot.com
