If you hear the words “I’m bored” or “Mommy, there’s nothing to do” regularly, you must remember that you are not alone. Thousands of parents hear those words over and over at least once a week, so it is nothing new. Thankfully there are several things you can do to make the situation better.
Here are 5 fun
activities to stop your children from being bored.
Take them on a scavenger hunt
Scavenger hunts are great for kids of all
ages and, not only are they fun, but it's a brilliant way to squeeze in some
exercise too. Print lists of things to find on your walk or, if you fancy a
less traditional approach, there are lots of scavenger hunt apps you can
download too.
Bake delicious cookies or cakes
Who
doesn't love a bit of home baking? It can get a bit messy, but it teaches
kids some of the basics, and, even better, the final result is (or at least
should be) edible! If you aren’t a natural baker, you can buy cake and cookie
baking kits from the grocery store. You usually only need to add water and
eggs, so it's pretty simple and doesn't take too much time or skill.
Do a science experiment
If one of your kids is a budding scientist,
what better way to keep them busy than with a few experiments! There are many
you can do with bog-standard cleaning products, but if you want to take it a
step further, there are many different STEM
kits for kids available online. From magic water tricks to physics-based
kits exploring gravity and movement, it's something the whole family will
enjoy.
Organize some playdates
If the kids are off school and you expect
them to become bored at some stage, speak to the other moms and organize a few
playdates. Whether you take turns to visit each other houses or arrange to meet
at the park, it will give you a bit of time to yourself and give the kids a
chance to hang out with their friends.
If your kids are a lot younger, why not
arrange a meet-up at the local soft play? The kids can work off some of that
built-up energy, and it will give
you a bit of free time.
Go for a swim
Most kids love the water, so if you haven’t
visited your local pool recently, it’s another boredom-relieving option to
consider. Grab your costumes and some towels, and off you go.
If it’s warm enough and you live near the
coast, another option is to visit your nearest beach. Kids will typically
spend hours making sandcastles and running around in the sand or playing in the
water. If you want to make a day of it, take a picnic basket and some deck
chairs or, if there are no beach restrictions, you could always take a
disposable barbeque. The kids will have a fabulous time, and many beautiful
memories will be made.

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