The holiday season gives us plenty of opportunities to kick off a new tradition. By doing something that creates and rekindles memories year after year, you are building a family custom. Looking to try something new this year? Consider these ideas to freshen up the holidays in your family.
The stretch of time bookended by the excitement of the new school year, and the start of the holidays, can feel long and boring for many kids -even though it is only a few weeks. Notwithstanding the brief respite of Halloween, it is not unusual to hear a child or teen express a lack of interest in schoolwork, or dissatisfaction with friends. Of course, this may happen again in March or April, but it is less puzzling to parents at this time because we understand that the year is almost over and everyone is starting to feel a bit fed up.
With winter upon us, it can sometimes seem hard to get the kids moving. However, there are so many different ways to be active as a family even if it’s cold outside. Oftentimes kids themselves seem to gravitate toward sedentary activities during this season, so it is up to parents to keep them moving. Here are eight ways to keep your children active as the weather cools down:
Playing in the snow only takes up so many hours of a day – then the kids are ready to come inside for some hot cocoa and hang-out time. I’m all for kids experiencing boredom sometimes, but it never hurts to put a few fun suggestions in front of them. Read on for 10 ways to bust indoor boredom, some of which kids can do on their own and some of which you’ll want to get involved in.
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