Encouraging our children to entertain themselves is not always an easy task. Television and video games are a common solution, but are not necessarily, in the best interest of the child. Start a new habit by providing options that are prepared in advance and readily accessible for your children.  A few examples may be: an art kit, junior cook book, a box of buttons, a book of riddles, or a pile of kids magazines.

One educator we talked with, suggests starting a new routine,
"Trade reading, or other brain work, for television and video time.
Parents may find, with consistency, children will pick up a book or creative project, without prompting from Mom or Dad."
The suggestions on this site are here to help.
You'll find them to be simple, quick and fun to do.
The very cure a busy family needs for the boredom blues!

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