Mom doesn't have days off or vacations, especially if a baby is following her. It is very difficult for him to explain that his mother is tired, and to ask for a few minutes to rest is simply impossible. We offer 14 ways to keep your child busy in order to free yourself at least 15-20 minutes for a rest or an important phone call.
1. Games with plasticine or dough. With the help of plasticine, a kid can create an amazing world for hours, consisting of bright birds, funny animals and other crafts. But do not be upset if the clay is over. You can make a special salted dough in a bag. You don't even have to wash your plate! Older children will sculpt them with funny figures, and kids will simply knead for their pleasure and at the same time train their fingers. Crafts can be air dried or oven dried.
Salty dough recipe: Combine 4 cups flour and 1 cup salt in a snap-on plastic bag. Pour in 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and about ½ cup of water. Close the bag and clap it until the dough forms. Add more flour or water if needed. Use food coloring to add the desired shade.
2. Build a tent. Take some sheets and drape them on a couple of chairs or armchairs to make a tent. Such a tent can be landscaped with soft toys and pillows. Also, try organizing a picnic by letting your child eat in their new hideout. Half an hour of free time is guaranteed.
3. Labyrinths. Print out mazes from any children's website and invite your child to find a way out with a finger or a pencil. Such tasks can be selected for any age. This seemingly unassuming game develops patience, the ability to achieve goals, and spatial thinking well.
4. Games with water. All you need is a baby bath, a few bowls, or bath toys. Fill the tub halfway with water and have your child wash the toy dishes. Older children can wash doll clothes in the dish, especially if you add foam or shower gel. Just don't forget to put some oilcloth!
5. Making prints of objects on paper. Older children will be able to take part in this exciting activity. Use pencils or pastel crayons and tissue paper. To get a beautiful image, choose objects with a relief structure (animal stencils). And if your child loves to play in the store, then make "money." Place a coin under the paper, and have the kid hatch its surface with a pencil. This simple activity is very popular with children and will allow you to carve out a lot of free time.
6. Playing with the newspaper. Depending on age and ability to use scissors, children can simply tear a newspaper into pieces, make snowballs out of it, try their hand at origami or cut a butterfly.
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7. Cleaning. Give your child a spray bottle of water and a tissue. Let him dust off, wash the doors, the refrigerator (outside). Kids are madly in love with helping adults, and with such tasks you will not only develop their independence, but also teach them how to do household chores. Just don't forget to compliment the little helper.
8. "Leaves of water lilies". Cut out random shapes, numbers or letters (according to the child's age) in advance from thick multi-colored paper and spread them on the floor. Have the child stand on paper figures and name a letter, number, or color. This is a good way to keep your little one busy, unless you get tired of hearing the word "red!" Every few seconds. from the children's room.
9. Games with objects. Place 10-20 items of any kind on the tray, from paper clips to spoons. Show them to your child for one minute. Then close the lid and offer to remember (and write down if the baby already knows how). Timed five minutes. The child then opens the tray and checks their answers. A few trays of trinkets and you have some free time. Be careful with sharp and small objects!
10. Drawing. Art projects can capture children's attention for several hours. Organize your workplace in advance: paints, pencils, paper. For the smallest children, simple coloring pages are suitable. Do not forget to put a rug, otherwise you will have to do a general cleaning instead of rest.
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11. Reading or listening to books. If the child already knows how and, most importantly, loves to read, then you will not have any problems with the opportunity to relax. Pick up a library for him with Russian folk tales, books by modern children's writers. For the little ones, audiobooks are suitable.
12. Cartoons. There is no simpler and more effective way to be alone than to put your child in front of the TV and leave to follow the adventures of your favorite characters. But remember that watching cartoons should not exceed 20 minutes without a break. See some rules about watching cartoons
13. Let the child do what you do. Young children love to repeat after their parents, feeling like they are quite adults. Take advantage of this. If you are sitting at a computer, give your toddler an old keyboard so that he can press keys with naughty fingers. If you are reading, give him a picture book, if you are on the phone, pick up an unnecessary receiver.
14. Favorite toy. Those toys that the child has not played for a long time arouses a new wave of interest. Do not wait until he plays with his favorite typewriter. Hide it discreetly, and after a few days show it to the baby.
The proposed methods are quite enough to carve out half an hour of free time for yourself. These minutes can be spent in different ways. The main thing is to gather new strength in order to throw them into raising a baby. Come up with new interesting fun that will not only allow you to sit in silence, but also help you raise a smart and happy child.
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