Keeping your child busy over the holidays

Schools closed over a week ago, and if you have children in lower, and upper grades, and teenagers, you might be experiencing some tsunami in your household.

However, despite the “messy environment” holidays remain a great time to bond with your children, giving you a chance to “reconnect” with your childhood memories, a healthy stance for you.

Holidays offer parents an opportunity to bond with their child(ren). If your children are toddlers or teenagers, it gives you a chance to recapture your childhood memories as you indulge in your children’s pastime games.

But it can also be stressful time when kids misbehave because of boredom. It is best to plan ahead of the holidays on the activities that will keep them busy, making their holidays a relaxation and fun time after the school stress from school routines.

An assortment of activities will help keep the little ones out of mischief. You could start with planning for each week in advance. Experts say that if children know they have things to look forward to, it will keep them out of mischief and make them happier and relaxed.

Involve children in the planning activity. This way, they are less likely to complain and raise tantrums about activities chosen without their decision and approval.

According to age, and the children’s interest, having an array of tools will make it easy for the parent-children team to choose games and activities. For example, as a team, you can pick your home-made games.

Shop for a supply of coloured cards, children’s scissors, glue, and anything else you may want to make some fun games. Games like Snakes and Ladders can all be easily made at home and will keep the children occupied for some time.