1.       Turn on the TV and let them see the cartoons and shows they like. Many parents feel that watching TV is useless but it has been proved that it’s not so as it increases concentration and even lets them learn new things.

2.       Someone always has to clean up (and it's not always going to be mum!). Imitating games are a way that your children can learn a lot like value of money, responsibility, safety issues and caring for others, as well as having a great time ofcourse!

3.       Let them browse the web. It gives them the chance to explore the whole world and will even help them get proficiency in computers.

4.       Let them run their imagination through colours, shapes, patters by letting them draw. Stock up on workbooks and coloring books, along with crayons, markers, stencils, etc. and plenty of plain paper.

5.       Create an activity ’station’ where the kids can go to make a mess whenever they want. It opens up their imagination and creativity.

6.        Help them to develop their skills by making them join different classes like dancing, singing, painting, aerobics, karate yoga and many more.

7.       Use a Chore Chart - give the kids some structure and responsibility during the day.

8.       Make it easy for your kids to be independent - set up an area for them to do their own thing, and keep it well stocked with projects and games. Make it sure they clean up the area on their own.

9.       Cut up some wrapping paper and let your kids try all types of Origami and you can help them to do so by visiting sites like www.origami.com.

10.   For the brave parents, let kids do some science projects (for new and innovative science projects browse through www.all-science-fair-projects.com) and you can even let them explore the yard.

11.   Schedule play time for your wards. Make it a rule to let the kids go out to play and come back in time. This helps them to grow properly and even maintain rules.

12.   Get cheap movie rentals– Most of the older titles can be rented at very less rentals than new releases and watching the movies always helps to build up concentration.

 

 

13.   Buy a pool pass - you won’t get anything done at the pool, but you’ll wear your kids out and they will nap longer!

14.   Rotate toys - kids get bored quickly, so once or twice a month, hide the old and bring in the new!

15.   Try to enroll them for some or the other sports like horse- riding, chess or getting them into the cricket, football or basketball team. Sports help them physically and also helps to grows sportsmanship in them.

16.   Try to carve interest in music in kids. As it has been proved that music helps to grow creativity in children and even increase their memorizing potential.

 

 

 

 

 

 

17.   Always encourage your kids to read. It can vary from stories to comics, novels to poetries and alike. It’s rightly said that “Books are a man’s best friend”.

18.   Let your ward go shopping on his own. Don’t take me wrong. It means let them bring some things from the shops close by as it helps to grow a sense of responsibility in them and also teach them a few lessons of mathematics.

19.   Teach them to “Trim and water plants”. Kids will love being gardeners for a day. Show them how to use small clippers to trim bushes and snip off dead leaves and flowers. Have them put on bathing suits and use a hose or watering cans to water the garden.

20.   Let your kids dress up the way they want and as many times they like as it will keep them engaged and occupied. It will also help them try get trendier and get versatile.

 

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