Are you at loss on how to keep your kids occupied this holiday? or are you wondering about activities you can engage in to deepen your relationship with them? Then, keep on reading, as we share with you 5 fun ways to keep your kids busy during the holiday.
No doubt, holidays are great, because you have more time to have the kids around, play with them, take a long-overdue vacation trip, and go for outings. These activities are interesting and make holidays seem like a never-ending cruise of fun until it isn’t because, after a while, stress will set in, and you might run out of things to do. Also, you could be at loss on what to do to make your kids have a deeper relationship with you.
To help you get over that, here are 5 activities you can engage in:
Play or Learn Card Games: Doesn’t that sound basic? Well, yeah, that’s because you play basic card games. Think of fun games like Monopoly, Trivia, Go-Fish, Uno, fill in the blanks, etc. To make it fun, play to win. Remember, the atmosphere matters, if you‘re excited, it will run through the game. Check sites like amazon, Jumia, Konga etc. for card games.
Volunteering: What better way to build and emulate good character in your kids than volunteering? Volunteering is a perfect opportunity to show and teach your kids how to offer help to those in need, extend grace to the less privileged, and be a model. You don’t have to look far, it could be volunteering in your estate, delivering a meal to a homeless person etc. Let them know WHY they’re volunteering and you’ll see the joy that comes with it.
Read together: Yes, it’s hard to do as a working parent, but if you prioritize it, you’ll have the time, 15/30 minutes a day will go a long way in creating a deep bond between you and your child. Make it engaging by asking questions, animate books, ask for their opinions etc. Remember, you’ll only know what’s on your kids’ mind by engaging them and not shouting orders at them.
Explore their creativity: Wouldn’t it be interesting to see your kid as the next Picasso or Celine Dion? Creative activities are some of the best ways to understand your kids at little cost. Get brushes and paint, visit a gallery, have a Karaoke Night at home, act out novels, have a dance party with them etc. These are fun activities your kids will enjoy especially if you’re with them.
Do a bedroom make-over: Do you know what’s better than shopping? Shopping and re-decorating, kids love it! Check sites like Pinterest with your kids to get ideas on room redecoration. Block out a day for shopping, and spend time re-decorating their rooms. This process will involve the active participation of your kids and you’ll be surprised at how happy they’ll be when you are involved.
There you have it, 5 fun ways to keep your kids engaged during this holiday season. A bonus point will be to exercise with them, especially on weekends. Kit them up in their trainers, get a bottle of water and a face mask, hold a small amount of money in your wallet and get jogging.
You will all love it, and be fit for days.