When our lives are so busy and we are struggling to balance it all make sure you don't forget to slow down and breath. As a mom of 3 boys, I remember the hustle and bustle of it all. I would constantly feel like I was not doing enough. I always thought that I had to entertain my kids with grand gestures, when in reality my kids where happy just building blanket forts and spending time with me. Spending quality time with your kids doesn't always have to be elaborate or time-consuming. Here are 30 quick and easy activities you can enjoy with your children:
Read a Book Together
Have a Picnic in the Park
Draw or Color
Bake Cookies
Build a Fort
Play a Board Game
Go for a Nature Walk
Have a Dance Party
Create a DIY Craft
Play Hide and Seek
Have a Pillow Fight
Plant a Mini Garden
Watch a Family Movie
Play with Playdough
Go on a Scavenger Hunt
Build with LEGO or Blocks
Have a Mini Science Experiment
Do a Puzzle Together
Write a Story or Draw Comics
Play with Puppets
Have a Mini Fashion Show
Do Yoga or Stretching Exercises
Visit a Local Museum or Gallery
Cook a Meal Together
Create a Time Capsule
Do a DIY Science Project
Have a Karaoke Session
Make a Family Photo Album
Visit a Library
Have a Water Balloon Fight
30 quick and easy activities you can do with your kids at home
Remember, the most important thing is to be present and engaged with your kids. These activities are about creating lasting memories and strengthening the bond between you and your children. Put down your phone, put away your laptop and just be present. Laugh, take photos and make lasting impression. xo
