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<\/p>\n\u201cI\u2019m bored\u201d, two words which echo around Australian homes each school holidays. They are often accompanied by a fear of running out of internet! It\u2019s ok, we\u2019ve been there and there\u2019s no shame in having a holiday where the kids relax, but if you are looking for some other things, then read on\u2026<\/p>\n
Getting the kids involved and having them chose activities is a great way to avoid the grumps when you\u2019ve taken them to the museum and they really wanted to go somewhere else.<\/p>\n
Make a list, together, of all the things you\u2019d like to do or see and then grab the calendar and pencil them in around the appointments which can\u2019t be shifted.<\/p>\n
Most cities have lists of playgrounds or events online, check these out. One of the great things we\u2019ve done is to go on a playground crawl on the other side of town. Pack some water, snacks, and pick up lunch and head out with Google Maps to explore new playgrounds outside of your suburb. If your kids aren\u2019t into playgrounds, try geocaching or download Pokemon Go (watch your data use though) and use them to explore.<\/p>\n
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Make sure you put in some days where you chill out. Take some time to cook, read, build pillow\/blanket forts, have a movie marathon. Spend time together catching up.<\/p>\n
Having a friend over, going to their place, or catching up together is a great way to get the kids out of each other\u2019s hair and giving them someone different to play and chat with. It\u2019s also a great way for us parents to chat and catch up while the kids are occupied.<\/p>\n
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