Summer’s here and so are some fantastic titles for teen listeners
There’s nothing more rewarding than spending time with our kids. It’s one of life’s unique joys. Whether we’re making cardboard swords and acting out favourite scenes from fantasy stories together, harmonizing to the best songs in the Disney canon or constructing a fort out of the living room cushions to recreate King Arthur’s court, sharing imaginative voyages with our children is a special experience.
Eventually children grow into teens, many of which are no longer interested in building forts and make-believe. Finding appealing ways to keep their minds active requires new ideas.
Studying throughout the school year is a natural outlet for your teen’s energy, but now that summer is here, you’re probably wondering, “School’s out. Now what?”
In a typical summer, kids take this energy outdoors and expend it running around outside, playing pickup games and riding their bikes across the neighbourhood. This summer, many parents will be dealing with that energy indoors. For those parents who will be working throughout the summer, this makes keeping teen minds actively engaged an even trickier challenge.
Luckily, we have some answers for how to keep your teen occupied this summer, in the form of some fun activities and the your teenager will love.
Stay Active
One great way to keep children and young teens inspired and engaged is through active games. This will not only help them spend a lot of that stored-up energy, but it will also help them clock . It might take some convincing to get your teenager to come out of their shell and play, but games are good for teens and adults alike. In fact, why not round up the whole family at the end of an afternoon for a water balloon fight in the backyard? It’s a great way to get outdoors and cool off now that summer’s here.
Got older teens at home? A creative way to get them engaged is to encourage them to turn screen time into a more active hobby. Party game apps like Jackbox offer teenagers the chance to connect with friends, and they’ll be laughing for hours thanks to hilarious games like Quiplash or Civic Doodle. The best part is that these games actively require participants to put their knowledge or drawing skills to the test, which is a much better use of their time than simply streaming another TV show.
Find Screen-Free Entertainment
Another fantastic way to channel your teen’s energy is to give them entertainment options beyond the screen. We’ve talked before about , and we firmly believe listening to stories not only captures your teen’s imagination, but it also provides inspiration long after the tale wraps up.
This summer, you can tap into the power of listening to help keep your teen’s mind active even when there’s no schoolwork in sight. Here are some of our favourite to help get you started.
