The stretch of time bookended by the excitement of the new school year, and the start of the holidays, can feel long and boring for many kids -even though it is only a few weeks. Notwithstanding the brief respite of Halloween, it is not unusual to hear a child or teen express a lack of interest in schoolwork, or dissatisfaction with friends. Of course, this may happen again in March or April, but it is less puzzling to parents at this time because we understand that the year is almost over and everyone is starting to feel a bit fed up.
With winter upon us, it can sometimes seem hard to get the kids moving. However, there are so many different ways to be active as a family even if it’s cold outside. Oftentimes kids themselves seem to gravitate toward sedentary activities during this season, so it is up to parents to keep them moving. Here are eight ways to keep your children active as the weather cools down:
Playing in the snow only takes up so many hours of a day – then the kids are ready to come inside for some hot cocoa and hang-out time. I’m all for kids experiencing boredom sometimes, but it never hurts to put a few fun suggestions in front of them. Read on for 10 ways to bust indoor boredom, some of which kids can do on their own and some of which you’ll want to get involved in.
Looking to upgrade your ho-hum holiday family photo? Maybe you’re searching for a few fresh poses that don’t involve parking the brood squarely on the sofa. You might be dying to depart from boring black clothes for this year’s photo, but too tired to pull together coordinating trendy togs. Or perhaps you just want your on-the-go toddler to sit still long enough for you to click the shutter (bonus points if they’re actually looking at the camera!). Before you yelp “enough!” and start doctoring last year’s photos in an attempt to pass one off as brand new, read on for pro tips to help make this year’s holiday photo shine.
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