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30 Indoor, Non-Screen Activities for Older Kids To Enjoy

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Are you too busy or too uninspired to occupy the kids, but you’re tired of seeing them on their electronic devices? I got you! Choose from these activities that your child can do independently this summer.

  1. Build a fort, tent, or nook for book-reading. Equip the space with a comfy pillow, a reading lamp, and a glass of iced tea. Maybe throw in a plushie (you know, if they’re not “too old” for that kind of thing).
  2. Color in a coloring book. Whether your child needs to destress or simply escape boredom, this makes for a rewarding activity! Coloring books have come a long way, and even teens and adults can enjoy being creative as they carefully color sheets with intricate designs and patterns.

11 Boredom Buster Ideas for Savvy Moms

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My kids rarely say "I'm bored!" anymore, but those times when they're piddling around the house or following me from room to room, seemingly anxious for something stimulating to do, that's when I know it's time to reach into my bag of tricks and help them create some magic. Not that I think there's anything wrong with being bored, because I don't. Boredom is often how the best ideas are born. However, sometimes we all need a little help getting busy and inspired. Here are some boredom buster ideas that are easy to implement:

Avoid the Heat! Do these 10 fun summer activities at night

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Ha ha ha! You want me to go where? To do what? At what time of day?

Child, please! Summertime is here, and we're in Texas, after all. I do plan to avoid the outdoors as much as possible during the daytime. You too? If so, you'll enjoy this reminder of some fun activities to do with the family after sunset: 

Creative "Alliteration Schedule" for Summer Fun!

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Are your LONG summer days feeling a bit chaotic yet not really "eventful" at the same time? Kids claiming boredom, you scrambling for something - anything - fun to introduce into your routine while at the same time trying to get your own "work" done? Tired of all the screen time everyone's been getting?

14 Summertime Nature Activities for Woodlands Families

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Being outside in the natural world sure beats screentime! The whole family is likely to move around more, and stress levels will certainly decrease as you focus on the beauty and variety found in our lovely town! The ideas on this list of outdoor nature activities for you and your kids are easy to implement. Enjoy! 

Empower Your Child With Summer Fun Safety Tips!

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Summer break is here, and as camps, outings, and summer parties get underway, we may not always be right there next to our kids as they venture out this season. That's why it's so important that we arm them with some effective and empowering safety skills as summer begins. Here is some basic safety advice for parents and children, whether you're at Disneyland, on vacation, camp, or even at the local supermarket.