by Rondi on March 2, 2012
The week is long and there’s so much to do. With work piling up, kids that need to be driven to school, soccer, and play dates, and a house that, despite your frequent remonstrations, has not yet learned to clean itself, you may have little time for fun during the Monday to Friday grind. This makes it all the more important to squeeze in some quality time with the family when the weekend finally arrives. But you may be out of ideas when it comes to entertainment that will please both adults and kids. So if you’re looking for a way to break the mold of boring weekends spent at home, here are just a few great family activities that will provide some entertainment for all.
- Game night. Board games can offer you a fun family evening in. But forget the moldy oldies in the closet and think about some of the newer games on the market. Apples to Apples (available in a “junior” version) helps kids to understand the meaning of words (and wordplay) while Pictureka is a fun memory and identification exercise. Or if you prefer a game where kids don’t compete, check out Forbidden Island, a co-op game where everyone sinks or swims together. And think about jumping in on some video games with your kids (for once they’ll have the advantage).
- Museum. You may be okay with browsing some of the finest works of art on the planet for a few hours, but the kids are bound to get bored with this scenario pretty fast. Instead, why not find a museum with displays that everyone will find diverting? A natural history or science museum may exhibit everything from dinosaur bones to dioramas depicting early man. And most will have interactive displays, classes, and even performances to delight the whole family. But you can also consider fringe museums for something off the beaten track. Wax museums, national museums, and even hall-of-fame type institutions may scratch your itch for something a little different this weekend.
- Cooking class. Okay, this might sound like work; but you’ve got to eat, right? So why not get a little help from the kids? Have everyone pick a recipe they’d like to try (assign one person an entrée, one a side dish, and so on). Then take a trip to the market and have everyone learn how to make a new dish, complete with plenty of taste testing. Make sure to keep the kids engaged – even toddlers can try to stir. You’ll all try something new, you’ll begin to teach the kids a valuable life skill, and you’ll get a fantastic (if strange) meal in the bargain.
- Camping trip. Getting back to nature is a great way to relax, and the fact that you’ll have no cell reception only means more time to connect with your family. So pack up the tent, fill the cooler with hot dogs, and head to the hills for the weekend. Or if it’s too cold outdoors, push back the furniture in the living room and put your tent in there for the night!
- Treasure hunt. Whether you live in New York, L.A., or Des Moines garage sales can provide you with some amusement on a dull weekend. Pack the kids in the car and pull up a listing of nearby sales to peruse. Give everyone an allotment of funds and then go on a quest to make someone else’s trash your treasure. You may just come home with a very cool project piece that the family can decorate for further fun.
Evan Fischer is a freelance writer and part-time student at California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, California.
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by Rondi on March 1, 2012
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by Rondi on February 29, 2012
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by Rondi on February 28, 2012
It is difficult for anyone to leave behind an entire world and relocate to a new place to start life afresh. When it is so difficult for us to handle the stress of relocation, it can be even more taxing for our young ones to handle this stress. While relocating with children, we should be open to all kind of reactions and behavioural changes they go through. Children of different age groups respond differently to the transit. The following points can help you handle and adhere to the needs your young ones in a better way:
Moving With Babies
Moving with a baby requires a lot of care and attention. An organized and well planned move can make the relocation easy for the toddlers. It is important to consult the doctor before making the move. The infant can be kept busy with toys, but it is important to have an attendant close to the infant for most of the times. It is also advisable to take as many breaks as possible to soothe and make the transit easy for the infant.
Handling Preschoolers
The toddlers find it difficult to cope up with the chaotic and confusing atmosphere. You should sound excited and happy while telling them about the relocation. The young ones can be kept happy by creating a soothing and comfortable environment for them. We can keep the toddlers busy with new toys and assure them that they shall not be left behind as they fear being left alone during the move.
Handling Children In Elementary School
Children in elementary school find it disturbing to leave behind their friends and school to move to a new location. It is advisable to regularly show the children the pictures of the new home and acquaint them to the new environment before relocating. The children can be put into the school of their own choice. The current academic session of the children must also be taken care of, before relocating.
Handling The Adolescents
It is important to have a warm and hearty talk with teenaged children before relocating. The teen reactions are completely unpredictable and must be handled with patience and understanding. Sharing the burden of relocation with them can be a good way to involve them in relocation. They must be given a lot of emotional support during and after relocation as it is difficult for them to cope up with the separation from their childhood friends. Another important aspect of relocation with adolescents is that their career options must be kept in mind while moving.
Helping Children Adjust To The New Home
After relocating, the children need help in adjustment. They should be dealt with patience. They should not be neglected and you must keep them as involved as possible in the new environment. Taking a break or a family outing can be planned to visit the nearby places. Efforts must be made to help them socialize and make new friends.
While relocating with children, it is difficult to handle all the aspects of relocation together. Hiring professionals like London Removals can make the transit easy. This shall give us quality time to spend with the children and help them cope with the stress of relocation in a better way.
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