- Get outside and soak up some vitamin D at your local provincial park. Time in nature can help lower blood pressure, reduce stress and improve our immune systems. Provincial parks across Ontario have countless activities and special events with children in mind. You might even want to try Geocaching! What’s going on near you www.ontarioparks.com
- Time to get crafty! Holidays are a great opportunity to work on a new project. A quick search on Google or Pinterest will provide an endless list of ideas, but here are a few: beaded or string jewelry, homemade bath bombs or lip balm, rubber band or balloon powered cars. Get creative and have fun!
- If your tween/teen is wanting to earn some cash of their own, why not help them to start their own business?
A few ideas: Pet sitting, dog walking, cutting lawns, weeding gardens, babysitting or even helping their elders figure out how to use their electronics! - Hit the big screen! What’s playing near you?
- Host your very own concerttalent show. Singing, dancing, acting, magic or any talent in between, organize a fun show for the kids to put on. You can spend time setting up a stage, designing costumes and props. This is also a great option if the kids are having friends over. Preparation should keep them busy, and parents will get to sit back and enjoy an amazing show. Don’t forget your camera!
- Safety First! Enrol your child in one of Safety Tree’s courses. From stranger safety, preparing them to be home alone and the dangers that come with today’s digital world, there are courses available for everyone from 6-14 years old. The courses we offer include My Safe Life, Home Alone Safety for Kids and the Red Cross Babysitting Course Enrol today as space is limited. Find a course near you.
- Spa at Home. Whether you’re 5 or 50, who doesn’t love a nice relaxing spa day? By organizing a spa day at home indulging doesn’t need to break the bank. A quick Google or Pinterest search will provide countless recipes for facial masks, scrubs, lotions and more. It might not be quite as relaxing as a day alone at a fancy spa, but I guarantee you’ll make more memories and have a lot more laughs!
- Chef for the day. One of the best skills we can teach our children is to cook. No matter their age, they can help in the kitchen. The earlier children learn the importance of eating healthy, and are involved in preparing nutritious food the higher the chance they will continue these eating habits throughout their life. Why not have them plan the menu? Or practice making a grilled cheese, scrambled eggs, a salad, browning ground meat, cooking spaghetti, baking cookies or muffins!
No matter how your family chooses to spend the holidays, remember to keep safe and enjoy the time together
