Simple pleasures are the best. Sometimes we think we need to shower kids with a trip to Disney or expensive gifts. We want to sign our kids up for enough activities and sports to fill up our schedules in an attempt to provide them with experiences and education. After taking our kids all over town for them to play ball, perform, or learn to build a birdhouse, we are exhausted both mentally and physically. How can we enjoy our children if we are running around like a chicken with our heads cut off? Children may be bounding with energy but they also get mentally exhausted from all the activity. Perhaps enjoying some quiet time enjoying simple activities.
Kids enjoy free time just as much as we do. They want to spend time simply playing and using their imagination. Relaxing with your children will provide you and them with enjoyment. We do not have to be busy every day or be part of play groups once a week. Here are some quiet activists to help you connect with your child.
Simple Activities that Inspire Togetherness
Taking a walk in the park.
Spending an afternoon reading together.
Spending time playing board games.
Going on a bike ride
Playing Play Doh
Coloring
Watching a movie together
Preparing a meal together.
Playing in the sandbox
Playing with sidewalk chalk.
Have a puppet show
Play store
Just spend time singing in the car between running errands.
Clean together. You need to clean anyway so grab your little willing partner and make it a fun event.
Include your child in your crafts or hobbies.
Get creative yet keep it simple. Make the focus to spend time together so turn off the cell phones and the computer. You only need to carve out a few hours and you will discover how beautiful being together can be.