As the schools and nurseries are closed due to the coronavirus pandemic, most of the parents are stuck with too many worries to count — from keeping kids entertained, healthy, educated, and the list goes on.
Keeping children active while simultaneously working from home can certainly be monotonous. Here are some ideas for parents who are looking for brainstorm ideas to keep their children active and happy. Students have more distractions than ever in the classroom. Now a days more factors also includes in this distraction.
Cultivate A New Hobby
Hobbies play a very important role in diminishing unavoidable stress, as they provide an outlet for creativity. Painting, dancing, cooking, reading or playing indoor games, can be some of the hobbies you can help them with.
Encourage In Household creation
‘Cleanliness Is Next To Godliness’ If you have a son or a daughter, encourage your child to help you do little chores, like cleaning their room, dusting the shelves or folding clothes these are important skills that will help them become organized and disciplined individuals.
Teach Life Skills
Home is a great learning space. And you can teach your kids life skills that will nurture their independence and self-sufficiency. So depends on your children’s age, teach them. Encourage them to help you in the kitchen, garden and around your place.
Stay In Touch with Peers & Technology
One of the best ways to engage with your kids during this lockdown period is to make them stay in touch with their peers through technology. Talking to their friends and connecting with them during this quarantine time can make your kids feel that they are all in the same way.
Spend Time With Family & siblings
Consider this lockdown period to be a blessing in disguise. This is your chance to bond with your children and spend quality family time together. Watch family movies, play board games, paint, cook etc., and make the most of every moment.
Help your child study for 2-3 hours every day and Give them books
With an extended lockdown and no certainty when schools will reopen, children need to keep up with their habit of studying regularly.
Exercise with your child at home:
If you are a fit parent who regularly went to the gym before the lockdown, you might want to continue your fitness routine at home and, perhaps, workout with your child! Exercising with your child every day for one hour at home or outdoors, when and if allowed, will keep you both active.
Craft ideas for kids
Parents, craft is your new best friend. This lock-down period can be utilized to teach them craft ideas. Give them innovative ideas, ask them to make a fantastic craft to give to their best friend. You can also help them while creating these. Also, encourage them to use recycled items, available in the house. If your kid is interested in painting, introduce them to painting techniques as well.
Teach them gratitude
Like exercise or healthy eating, gratitude is a habit that can be strengthened over time. As with any habit, the key is to create consistent routines to encourage a grateful mindset every day. Show your gratitude to others by really listening to what they have to say. It will inculcate their good habits.
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