Good News - it doesn't cost a lot to enjoy simple activities that will help create lasting summer memories 🌞 You don't need a perfectly planned schedule. It's about enjoying the moments together. Remember that it's the everyday things that parents do to connect with their kids that makes a big difference. It provides the basis for building healthy relationships.
If you're looking for easy and fun things to do as a family to keep everyone entertained in mind, body, and spirit, here are more great ideas from our prevention partners at Informed Families:
MIND
Do puzzles - create a cozy corner for puzzle time
Watch a documentary - Netflix & Disney+ have good ones
Write a story or play - get the creative juices flowing
Listen to a podcast - check out NPR's Wow in the World
Build with Legos or blocks - a favorite for younger kids
BODY
Take a walk - hit the beach or a nature trail
Do yoga - Cosmic Kids Yoga combines yoga, mindfulness and storytelling
Bike riding - have your kids map out the route beforehand
Play charades - everyone can join in the fun
SPIRIT
Pray - pray through words, art, or song
Listen to music or sing - share favorites with your children & listen to theirs
Write in a journal - a great activity for reflection & goal setting
Meditate - everyone benefits from time to "unplug", relax, and focus
Create a gratitude or vision board - hang it up where it can be seen
ENVIRONMENT
Wash the family car - kids love to help out
Draw murals outside with color chalk - the driveway or sidewalk is your canvas
Garden - start an herb or vegetable planter
Sort through toys, clothes, books - decide what to donate
Volunteer - help kids develop empathy & compassion for others
FAMILY
Play board games - so many great ones to choose from
Cook together - Food Network & Publix website have kid-friendly recipes
Watch a movie - perfect for a family night in
Have a picnic - spread a blanket down in your backyard
Tell stories about old memories - a great way to make new memories too
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