50 August 2013 www.womanthismonth.com Keeping Kids Busy SET EXPECTATIONS It is vital to talk to your children about what you plan to do during the holidays. Not only will they learn to accomplish short-term goals, they will have exciting days to look forward to. Besides, this will make videogames and TV hours secondary. strengthen the bond Spend time together. These days are your chance to bond with your child. Visit the museum or zoo to stimulate his/her thinking. You could also go on a field trip, a bike ride, a show or simply go star gazing as a family. 5. 4. LEARNING TO GIVE Teach your children the spirit of giving. With Ramadan and Eid, it isn’t hard to find ways to donate or get involved in a charitable project. For those with a keen interest, look for long-term projects to instil the concept of commitment and selflessness. REPORT | parenting A big issue parents face during summer break is that the kids don’t have enough to do. While some toddlers might enjoy their vacation, many tend to get bored quickly. 3. PLAY DATES Find out what your kid’s friends’ families are up to. You won’t be the only ones that aren’t vacationing overseas. If it isn’t regular play dates, you’ll at least gain more ideas from fellow parents stuck on the island. 1. balancing act They are on a break from school. Give them the downtime they deserve. If you want to incorporate learning into their activities, make sure they’re a lot of fun. You can’t be stumped for ideas when you have the Internet. 2.
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