For any parent, keeping the children entertained at home demands new strategies every now and then. The great thing that kept them busy and having fun last week probably will be old news the next week. Children need a high level of interaction and fun in their life, and it is your job to put the pieces into place. It is a great way to spend more quality time together, which nurtures that all-essential attachment bond and supports positive development. Here are some ways to spend fun time together at home, and boost your relationship while you do.
Crafting Days Are Essential
There is creativity within every child (and adult), and when there are a few hours to spare before bed or after breakfast, there is lots of fun to be had in setting up a crafting station. The great thing about crafting is you don’t have to spend millions, and it uses so many parts of the brain from creative thinking to dexterity and movement that it is not only a bonding experience but an educational one as well. Thankfully, because it is in such high demand as an industry, there are always supplies for all of your crafting needs. So pick a project, and let that energy roam free.
Make a Movie Night Together
A movie night or afternoon for the little ones is a fun-packed activity that the kids can get really involved with. You could let them pick a movie to watch, or show them one of your old favorites as a way to get to know one another better, or even take it in turns and make it a regular family feature! These are the activities that children look back on as adults and want to recreate with their own families, after all, and there is plenty of scope to make them amazing regardless of the budget.
Have a Nostalgic Games Session
What kind of games did you use to enjoy with your family? These are the ones you should share with your children to spark some nostalgic joy and pass a few fun hours too. So many games are easy to play for a range of ages. This means there are options for toddlers, under 10s, and even teenagers as well.
Set Up a Living Room Camp
There is a lot of fun to be had from camping in the great outdoors, but it is also hard work with children because it brings a unique set of challenges into the mix. However, if you opt instead for setting up a tent (if there’s space) or just some sleeping bags and a few strategically placed candles to roast marshmallows, you can recreate the magic for a fraction of the cost and with a lot more home comforts surrounding you if things go wrong.
Make Some Stories Together
Every parent makes stories with their kids from time to time, it is a mutually enjoyable way to spend an hour together. You could upgrade this into something bigger and make it a little more entertaining. Get their favorite book and let them pick the part they want to play and act it, out creating props as you go. Or, create a whole new story from scratch and see the natural joy that comes from doing so. It will tap into their imagination, and there is genuine fun to be had here.
Spending more quality time with your kids is an easy thing to do if you can create the time and space to make it happen. There are lots of things that help them grow and nurture your bond from crafting to storytelling and everything in between.
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