Well, friends. It looks to me like we are going to be here a while. By here I mean home, of course. So, what are you doing with your time? Whether you are working from home, or you are out of work right now, you can make the best of things! This is a wonderful time to bond with your family, even through the stress.Â
We are all in this together and I have put together a little list of things that we can be doing to help make the most of our time together. While I have significantly reduced the screen time limits in my household, I am also trying to make sure that my kids do more than stare at their phones or gaming screens.Â
5 things that you can do with your kids during our time at home
Arts and Crafts Â
You can have a ton of fun doing crafts for upcoming holidays or just because! You can do it just for fun, or you can make gifts to give to others once we are all able to visit with each other again. Lots of options for arts and crafts, like painting, DIY beauty projects, sewing, knitting, woodwork and so much more.Â
Have Family Movie Time
We may not be able to go to the movies right now, but you can sit down as a family and watch that movie that all of you have been wanting to see! I am talking about the entire family, not just plopping the kids in front of the TV and calling it good. Plus, studios have been releasing their brand new movies for streaming!Â
Work Out Together
There are so many free workout streaming programs available and many of them are family focused! Keep yourselves busy by getting fit together.Â
Game TimeÂ
When was the last time you played a game with your kids? Honestly, I don’t care if it’s a board game, a card game, a video game, or whatever. Just take the time to play with them! I promise you, they will remember those times for a long time to come.Â
Go Outside
If you have a backyard or a sidewalk where you can get outside while keeping a 6 foot distance from others, you can still get outside! You need the fresh air, vitamin D and lack of walls, even if just for a few moments.
