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Fun Activities To Help The Kids Beat The Winter Blues

The bleak winter weather has set in and for some children, the lack of sunlight can trigger a shift in their mood. Nobody likes to spend an excessive amount of time cooped up indoors and it can be increasingly difficult when you have children. Not to worry! There are plenty of simple yet effective ways to help keep both you and the kids active and entertained and beat those winter blues!

Have an indoor picnic

Kids love picnics! Anything that involves their favourite foods and treats is a win-win. Pack a basket with some of their favourite foods and add in some surprises too, spread out a blanket and enjoy! You can even get creative and have a picnic movie afternoon, simply create the setting in the living room and stick on their favourite film!

Have a family game night

You can’t beat a family game night! To make it even more entertaining for the kids grab a bag of prizes from the local pound shop for the winners!

Get creative with a DIY project

Bring out the arts and craft supplies and let your kids get creative. Although it can be a messy activity, the kids will absolutely love letting their imaginations run wild, keeping them entertained for the majority of the day!

Learn the value of giving

This is a great time to teach your children the importance of giving back and helping those less fortunate than them. Use this time with your kids to brainstorm ways in which they can help. Anything from rooting through their closets and giving up toys they no longer play with so other children get a present is a great way to introduce them to the value of charity. You can even look into helping out at a local homeless shelter or even visiting the elderly at nursing homes. Of course, ensure that safety measures and precautions are taken before doing so.

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