GodFamilyCrafts

A few days ago I asked for comments from my readers of ways they deal with stress and overload, particularly in dealing with home and children.  In the side bar to the right you will see a comment from “Lisa” who offers this solution:

…when I am at my wit’s end with the kids, what I really need is fun time with them…so I put away the books and we do something fun together. It always works!!

Thanks for the reminder, Lisa.  We don’t always need a break from our kids — sometimes we need a break WITH our kids.  Below, you will find a few of the ideas I sometimes rely on. These enable me to have fun with my kids and build up my friendship with them.

• Rake a pile of leave and jump in them
• Play in the rain
• Push the livingroom chairs and couch together and read books or play pirate ship
• Play a card game - something they choose, but a favorite of everyone’s is both educational and fun - Five State Rummy
• Clear the livingroom floor and dance!
• Climb trees
• Play in the snow
• Write secret messages with lemon juice and heat to reveal message (Use Q-tip for the “pen”)
• Play frisbee, wiffle ball, or some other backyard game
• And my favorite (and *sometimes* ok with my kids)  –Do Crafts!

I’d love to do another edition of my blog on FUN restorative things to do with out kids.  Let me know your ideas!

Thanks all,

Ann

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