Plan an exciting summer with your children
It’s summer again and with the arrival of much-anticipated warm weather, everyone’s spirits are up. Kids are eager to get the most out of their holiday time, but with a number of outdoor activities being limited this summer, it’s only a matter of time before parents start hearing that dreaded phrase: “I’m bored.”
With school out, the best thing you can do as a parent to prepare is create a list of activities so that you always have a suggestion when they’ve run out of ideas. Get ready with a good combination of activities you can share and self-directed activities for those days when you just don’t have the time.
Need some ideas? These summer activities will help keep boredom at bay.
#1 Teach Them How to Cook
Cooking skills are essential later in life. Teaching your child how to cook gets them comfortable with kitchen tools and gives them a foundation for making their own meals. If there’s one skill that will make your child feel independent and capable later in life, it’s this.
Plus, it’s a great way to spend quality time together and still get dinner made on time! Find advice on and what tasks are appropriate for different age groups. Start early and you’ll always have a companion in the kitchen. Need some inspiration? Start with the for 20 easy recipes can make.
#2 Try an Audiobook for Your Next Story Time
Another fantastic activity is story time. Without being able to interact with classmates and friends in the summer, younger kids can be more attention-hungry with their parents. Bedtime is the perfect time to give the positive attention they crave.
Listening together is a great way to enjoy some quality moments together. You can or a daytime story break so that you can sit back and enjoy a professional performing. Audiobook narrators are professional voice actors (and sometimes celebrities) who add all the dramatic flair you need to make bedtime stories special.
Even as kids get older you can still enjoy listening together. With the full cast audio drama , share a listen with children ages 10 and up. The Darkness of Sunnypoint is a deliciously dark story that starts with one family’s move into a big old Victorian house and one magical discovery.
#3 Check Out a Wildlife Webcam
Animals have a special way of tapping into a young child’s growing fascination with the world. Fortunately, you don’t have to go all the way to the zoo to see some wildlife!
Kids can learn all about rare and adorable wildlife thanks to a growing number of provided by aquariums, zoos and even safaris. From jellyfish to antelopes, you can explore the animal kingdom around the world right from your living room. It’s an excellent way to spend the afternoon, just don’t be surprised when you start hearing requests to watch the penguins again!
