Kids after-school coding programme gives parents the perfect respite after a difficult period

It comes as no surprise that parents have had more to juggle than usual throughout the pandemic and multiple lockdowns. Supporting children through one of the most unprecedented periods in a generation while simultaneously becoming their teachers – all of this while they navigate and deal with the pandemic themselves! With National Parenting Week right around the corner – and normalcy continuing to return to all of our lives - now is a better time than ever to allow parents to enjoy themselves again. Through taking advantage of trusted, proven, and beneficial after-school activities for children such as Code Ninjas, parents will be given the time and social respite that is imperative to their wellbeing.

The last 18 months have seen a huge focus being placed on children and how the pandemic has affected their development, social lives, and education. Parents, meanwhile, have been under huge amounts of pressure and stress to ensure that these vital areas for children’s wellbeing have continued in some capacity. This has led to one in four parents always or often feeling lonely, according to Action for Children1. By parents taking advantage of extracurricular activities for kids that run into the evening, important steps will be taken to improve their wellbeing - and give them the social time that will help stop the feelings of loneliness that have become commonplace.

Considering this, Justin Nihiser, CEO of international kids coding school Code Ninjas, urges parents to make the most of the diverse, fun, and educational childcare opportunities as they recover from the pandemic and catch up socially themselves.

“It has been a difficult time for everyone, but the sacrifice parents have continued to make has gone largely unnoticed and unappreciated due to a heavy focus on children in lockdown. Now things are getting back to normal, and school is back up and running, parents need to look at the opportunities their children will be presented with to take part in trusted, beneficial, and, most importantly, fun activities! With Code Ninjas offering classes into the evening, kids will see the benefits of these sessions, while parents will be afforded some valuable time to catch up on their personal lives.

“Code Ninjas is the perfect place for kids to develop and catch up on their education while having fun. And it doesn’t have to affect parents’ schedules, with flexible classes running throughout the week. ‘Parents’ Night Out’ is a programme we run purely for the benefit of busy working parents, who equally need some personal time to enjoy themselves again. So, as the doors to our Dojos open up again, we urge families to consider using Code Ninjas for the good of themselves as well as their children!” said Justin.

One of the biggest benefits afterschool activities offer is the support they provide to working families. Afterschool programmes ensure that children have a safe place to go while parents or guardians are at work. But with most afterschool activities for kids generally only running until around 5 pm, it is all too rare to find trusted, well-established providers offering their services through to the evening. With Code Ninjas classes running until 9 pm through their ‘Parents’ Night Out’ programme, parents are given the chance to take their children to learn exciting new things in a stimulating, fun environment. But most importantly, parents are given the time to see friends and catch up themselves during more sociable hours of the day!

Through taking advantage of services such as these, parents will be able to strike a healthy balance in their lives. This is one of the most important steps in helping prevent feelings of loneliness and maintaining wellbeing. Through companies such as Code Ninjas offering their excellent services at times convenient to everyone, parents will not have to feel guilty for spending time with friends, while also giving their children the chance to learn a vital skill.

To keep up to date with all the latest developments from Code Ninjas, or for more information, please visit: https://www.codeninjas.co.uk/

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1Ben blog, 2021, Seven Ways to Maintain your Social Life as a Parent


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About Code Ninjas

Founded in 2016, Code Ninjas® is the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise, with more than 220 locations open across the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. At Code Ninjas, kids learn to code while building their own video games. They gain problem solving, critical thinking, and STEM skills in a fun, safe, and inspiring environment. Kids have fun, parents see results®. For more information, visit codeninjas.com.