Sometimes it can be challenging to come up with things to do when you have children in your care for extended periods of time. This video as well as blog entry provides tips.
1. Check the Internet for local events. Are there fairs, shows or parades happening?
2. Consider taking them to a movie. What child-friendly movie is playing?
3. Stop by the library and rent movies and books.
4. Make a list of things they would like to learn, then show YouTube videos. (Be sure to preview before showing them since many have adult content.)
5. Look for discounts and coupons on amusement parks as well as arcades.
6. Call family and friends who have children and brainstorm on an outing. Museums, science centers, arts and crafts events will keep them busy.
7. Play games with them including board games and outdoor activities.
8. Read articles and books to them, then ask questions.
9. Create art projects at home or experiment with new things. Show them how to make something.s
10. Have them help you clean and organize your home.
Nicholl McGuire shares articles and videos at Parents, Babies and Children an informative blog about mixed age groups in families.
