Parents welcome holidays with gusto!
Holidays mean a lot of things to many people. To some it means no early morning rush. And holiday’s mean- well double the work. Holidays are when we invariably work the most. Cleaning the mess endlessly, conjuring snacks round the clock, and tearing apart the siblings from a fight, outings …well the list can get really long. Most parents with young children would agree that the greatest challenge is to keep the kids occupied. Some tried and tested techniques…..
- Get them involved with things at home- bring them to help you clean the place. Small kids love to help and get the “pat-on-back” after the accomplished task. You can give them a star, cut-out in paper, or buy readymade stickers. They would be more than happy to collect the stars and display it to their friends or “Dads”.
- Cook with them, for them. Kids love messing their fingers –make “designer chapattis “or cookies or even bake cake with them. Let them make a shape they like and they would love to eat it after you have cooked it for them. A sandwich with different faces is a great idea to get them to eat veggies. Grated beetroot or carrot for hair, olives for eyes, and tomatoes for mouth…let your creativity flow with children, while making sandwiches.
- Lal Bagh or Cubbon Park is a treat to be early in the morning. Kids can take their football or badminton and you can play with your children amidst lush greenery and fresh air. Good for you, good for the kids, good for your heart and lungs.
- Get crafty. Make crafts which involve clay, paint, water and kids. Oh what a beautiful mess it will be!
Holidays can be fun and interesting if we want them to be. Break the routine- break the rules. It’s time for some light fun!!
Monday, July 12th, 2010, 8:48 am | 
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