Schools out – How to Keep the Kids Busy!
Get ready! School is almost out and the kids will be running through the house from morning to night.
Here is our Top Ten Tips to keep your kids busy this summer so you won’t have to hear “I’m bored!”.
- Get the kids their own computer
- Consider purchasing educational and fun software
- Set up a chore chart with rewards
- Sign up for Netflix or something similar (you’ll thank me for this one)
- Buy hobby or crafting supplies
- Let the kids plant some flowers in the yard
- Paint-by-number and Play Doh offer hours of play
- Subscribe to fun magazines age-appropriate for your kids
- Hire an older teen to entertain the kids
And our personal favorite:
- Give the kids paintbrushes and a bucket of water to paint the driveway!
Check out the Livermore Park District Summer Guide for reasonably priced activities.
Think back on some of the summer activities that you enjoyed and do your best to incorporate some of those original ideas into your summer with your kids.
By the way, as they grow and your home needs change let us know, we can help you locate that home with more bedrooms, a bigger kitchen, or the extra large backyard for playing tag.
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