How To Prevent Summer Boredom
How to Prevent Summer Boredom
Your kids may be just into the first week of their summer vacation, so hopefully you haven’t heard that declaration, “I’m bored!” You may want to be ready to respond if you hear this dreaded remark from you child. Ask them, Have you done something creative, played outside, read a book, exercised, done something helpful? Chances are you will hear, “Yes and I’m still bored!”
I’m here to help you! I’ve collected some fun, inexpensive ways to not only keep your child engaged this summer – but also ways your family can have some good times together. Like my business facebook page and you’ll get many more ideas throughout the summer.
6 Inexpensive Things That Will Entertain Traveling Kids Everything from reusable water coloring books to making blank books for your child to fill with stories or doodles, Click here.
19 Travel Snack Hacks Every Parent Should KnowMake an edible snack necklace before getting in the car, pack surprise snack bags that can be opened at certain places along your trip, or how about turning bananas into secret message boards,Click here.
Easy Science Experiments for SummerEasy experiments you can do in your backyard, at the beach, or indoors. Click here.
100 Funny Chapter Books For Kids A stay-at-home mom and blogger has put together a great book list that she describes as “There are soft chuckle books, knowing smile books, hearty laugh books, and snort-milk-out-your-nose books.” Click here.
The Ten of the Best Podcasts for KidsThepast few months I have been binging on podcasts – in my car, while I take a shower, when cooking…but I never thought of podcasts for kids. Get your kids off of YouTube and let them hear great stories, learn about science topics, hear advice about making friends, and lots more! Click here.
Family Games That Improve Executive Functioning Find some new games that you can play at home that also help your child develop skills such as: strategizing, focusing, memory, etc. There are several games I want to get to play with my grandkids. Check it out here.
Children’s Books About Special Needs Let’s help all kids learn to value the unique gifts of each person. Here are 16 recommended picture books you’ll want to read with your children. Click here.
I’ve got many more ideas of summer fun to share with you – cooking with kids, simple and beautiful art projects, alternatives to electronics, etc.! Make sure you like my Facebook page to keep the “I’m bored.” doldrums away from your house.
Until next month, keep having some fun!
All my best to you,
Charmaine
