We know that these times have been complicated for all the families, the economic aspects, our health and our kids, we worry about many things.

For students this new modality of life has been really complicated because for one day to another they lost their life, their friends, the stability at home and all their activities.

But we are a team, and we will be by your side to build strategies to make these times better.

Let’s think together what we can do at home. We know that the students are tired of being at home, for teenagers it has been harder because in this stage of life the most important thing is bonding  with their classmates, but we haven’t lost everything. We have to continue taking care of our health, but not just physically also our mental health and part of that is to make activities that can help our mood and don’t let us down.

We know that we have been at home for close to a year and in these times you have used all the tools you have to do activities.

But let us help, let’s make a  team. Here are some ideas

1.  Plant a Garden – Teach your kids a bit more about where food really comes from. This one is not just great to get the kids outdoors, but there are tons of opportunities to infuse a few science lessons along the way (they’ll never know!)

1. What about a rally in the family? build your own rally with your own station. What about a station with eggs and a spoon? here you have to walk having control of the spoon with your mouth without letting the egg fall down. Another station where you have to eat something without using your hands, and so on.

1. Backyard Camping – If your kids are old enough, consider an overnight stay in the backyard. For the younger ones, set the tent, make smores, and let them feel like they are really camping even if they end up in their own bed.

1.     Science projects – Volcanoes, crystals, chemical reactions oh my! Science experiments offer kids amazing opportunities to learn cool stuff but feel like they are just having fun. Even better, all the prep is done for you with these prepared science kits that are just a click away.

1. Karaoke night- let’s have fun. What about singing our favorite song with our family. This is an opportunity now about each other.

1. Art projects- YouTube is filled with kid friendly art projects. Kids can watch a video with lots of art projects then pick one that best fits their interests. To prepare for a range of art projects, stock up on art related supplies. Also, be sure to designate an old sheet or tablecloth as the official draping for whatever surface is used for those messy art projects. It’s probably safest to designate a specific area in the house (or outside) for these types of messy projects.

1. Movie Nights – You will get eternal cool points with the kids for showing movies in the backyard. All you need is a simple projector and screen. Allow everyone to list a favorite movie on a strip of paper, then put them in a hat and draw a new selection each week.

1. Dance Party- Go through the decades and dance your night away. Dancing is a fun way to get all the stress out, laugh a lot, and get some exercise. To ramp up the fun even more, consider recording the group’s favorite and posting it on TikTok.

1. Game Night – Instead of relying on the same board games, pick a new one each week. Another way to create variety is to play your childhood favorite games – Twister, Battleship, Clue, Risk, Operation to name a few. Introducing them to your children broadens their options and also creates a trip down memory lane for you.

1. Cooking Competition – Simulating your own “Chopped” style competition can be loads of fun. Pick 3-5 key ingredients, identify the contestants and a judge, set the clock and you’re off. Make it more fun by introducing crazy ingredients or selecting a cool theme. The options are unlimited and if the meals can actually double as a real meal, this could be a win-win.

1. Work on a Charity Project – Whether you’re decluttering your house then driving through the Goodwill drop off location or making masks and dropping them off at local charity, completing a charity project focuses the family on something productive and worthwhile.

1. Visit Virtually. Using an online virtual map with photographs, take a virtual walk from your childhood home to your childhood elementary school and tell your children the memories that come up for you. You can also “explore” places you might like to visit, or have already gone, such as a theme park, a different neighborhood, or where grandparents live.