Libraries are a great source of entertainment and learning. Some of the basic things that a library has to offer are:
• Books (for all ages and all types)
• Toys
• DVDs
• CDs
• Internet access
• Printers
• Craft activities
• Story time
• School holiday activities
Eastern Regional Libraries has a wide range of holiday activities that are great for the kids. They are a free source of entertainment that [...]
Any parent knows that car trips (as well as plane, bus, train and boat trips!) can be very long when there is a bored child or two with you. With an ickle kids travel game, the kids will have something to do – giving you a break from “are we there yet?”
Simply visit the ickle [...]
Kids love being in the dirt and they are infinitely curious, so the garden is a great place to entertain them during the holidays.
Being in the garden gives them fresh air, exercise, interaction with nature, a chance to learn and a calming influence. it can also mean time with mum, dad or another loved adult.
Some [...]
Many schools, councils, YMCAs, community centres and museums run school holiday programs. And then there are places like libraries that run holiday sessions, although parents may need to stay for these ones.
While many parents use these programs as childcare when they work or study, these programs can also be used for other reasons. Usually, kids [...]
I just read a blog entry by Melissa which lists a few boredom busting sites/businesses.
Some additional sites you may find useful are:
Christmas related activities for kids
BYO Kids for travel information including reviews of local parks
Parenting websites to find other parents for support and venting safely
Get a DVD and let them learn to play guitar!
Hire some [...]
A really good use of holiday time is doing some reading – and that applies to parents, too of course!
Reading takes us away form the everyday and lets us experience another world which develops our creativity, understanding of others, sense of wonder and broadens our horizons.
In our article bank, there is an article about encouraging [...]
Some children cook well while others never get the chance to cook at home so we thought we’d look at the advantages and disadvantages at cooking with children.
Advantages to children cooking:
they love it – it is fun!
it is a great thing to do together
it is a valuable life skill – imagine your 25 year old [...]
School holidays - eagerly looked forward to by students, somewhat dreaded by parents. Parents know they will have to deal with bored kids, no regular groups/classes, childcare as they work and many disruptions they don’t get through term time.
Parents also look forward to less rushed mornings (no 9am bells!), time with their children, no homework and [...]