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The best tip I ever had was from my gran:"Remember you're a parent, not a clown."What she meant was that you shouldn't feel that you need to directly entertain your children every waking hour. It's fine to expect them to entertain themselves for a few hours a day. It's ok to let them be bored. And it's perfectly acceptable to get them helping with the housework, as that not only teaches them valuable skills, it also gives you, the parent, more quality time to spend doing more important things. Most children have toys and books, so encourage them to use what they have. If you have access to a safe outdoor space, let them use it. Let them play with friends in your garden or theirs, or in the local park, and don't feel that you have to hover over them all the time. For older children, get them a bus pass, pack them a lunch, and send them off together somewhere while you relax at home. Not filling their every moment with fun activities will actually do them good in the long run.

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Last post: 25/01/2024 at 9:21 am

Claire H(3116)

27/10/2023 at 3:36 pm

Hey Chloe,

Great thread! Gives me a lot on inspiration, on a personal note when it comes to keeping my children occupied, we love to mix things up, we're a very adventure seeking family so walks, parks and baking are a perfect mix.

We all try to be creative in different ways in the holiday, so it's great reading other peoples little activities :)

Samantha S(1504)

02/12/2023 at 7:03 pm

This is what I do with my children:

Give them colouring books

Make thier dad take them out lol xx

Alice H(729)

07/12/2023 at 9:15 am

hello! Yes, we usually do some kind of crafts, drawings, experiments. But my life hack will be about the morning shower) I just love nespresso and their coffee machines - because children are delighted with capsules and they like that you need to insert a capsule, watch the foam pour, then take out the capsule and study its crumpled shape. So it kills 2 birds with one stone: my husband and I do not waste time on morning coffee and I can safely take a shower while the children are busy.

Edited on 07/12/2023 at 9:47 am by Laura S(100)

Ann P(6)

14/12/2023 at 11:21 am

I ask my kids to help me with either finding pictures for Christmas smartshow 3d videos or decorating slides. That keeps them entertained for a long time and sometimes even too much. We do these videos instead of cards and send our relatives, and kids love helping with the process.

Brenda W(89)

10/01/2024 at 9:15 am

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I wholeheartedly agree with this approach! Weekly mini-adventures are such a brilliant way to break up the routine and create lasting memories. We also try to do something similar with our family – it's amazing how a day trip or a weekend getaway can completely refresh everyone's minds and spirits. Any tips on finding interesting destinations for these occasional journeys? We're always looking for new ideas!

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Edited on 10/01/2024 at 3:10 pm by gu c

Peggy d C

13/01/2024 at 6:38 am

thank you for sharing..

Edward J(17)

25/01/2024 at 9:21 am

Nice!! I like it.

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