Creative programs with children at home

The coronavirus pandemic has taken the whole world by surprise in many ways. We had to adapt to the different scenarios and do everything at home, from working to eating more home-cooked food and spending much more time with our children than usual. 

This last task can be very pleasurable when it comes to enjoying the company of the little ones, but often their energy is such that one of the big complaints from parents is that they can't manage to bring in activities that fill the day and help to distract and occupy the day, since it's not yet possible to always go out and enjoy collective spaces such as school, courses, sports, among others.

Here are some tips on what to do with the kids at home and how to use the time in a useful and creative way. Follow along!

Why parental attention is important at this time

There's no doubt that everyone is experiencing a new moment and that this is affecting their daily lives, personal relationships and, consequently, their psychological state. For children, this effect can be the same, even if they don't show it at first, the sudden change in daily life has an impact on their routine and can cause more anxiety.

Parents should be attentive to their children's behavior and give them as much attention as possible during this period, when the little ones only have them as company. So that they don't feel left out, it's important to keep up with the routine and create new activities whenever possible.

Tips for creative activities for children

As the days go by, activities can become monotonous and children, who lose interest easily, become more difficult to entertain. First of all, it's important to remember that at almost any age it's already possible to incorporate some responsibilities into everyday life, making it a routine for children to start helping out around the house. Find out more about this and other tips:

Allocate responsibilities by age

From the earliest years of life, it's already possible to give responsibilities according to the child's age. For 2-3 year olds, you can encourage them to put toys away after use, take dirty clothes to the hamper and put shoes away. As well as encouraging them to help around the house, these activities improve their motor coordination, agility and balance, which are very important at this age.

As the child gets older, increase the number and difficulty of the responsibility and tell them that this is their daily duty, such as making the bed, washing the dishes, dusting the furniture, sorting laundry by color, among other tasks.

Create themed days

To make the days more dynamic and fill the kids' free time, a good tip is to bet on themed days and celebrations. A slumber party, for example, where the family can set up stalls in the living room, eat snacks and watch movies, or a cooking day, where you can get the kids to help out and get their hands dirty preparing a cake, pudding or other treat that the family can enjoy after dinner.

Encourage physical activity and meditation

As well as being unquestionably good for your health, physical activity helps to burn off energy, which is what kids have plenty of. On streaming video apps there are various sports activities selected by age group and type of activity, which can be aerobic exercise, relaxation, yoga and many others.

At the end of the day, there's nothing better than calming the kids' minds and preparing them for a good night's sleep. To do this, you can use meditation apps and start practicing as a family. This habit brings countless benefits for everyone, such as reduced anxiety, increased focus and productivity and also at rest time.

During the day, you can also take advantage of your condominium's facilities to use up your children's energy in the playroom or swimming pool, always taking care and complying with the required safety measures.

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