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What to do with your kids instead of screen time
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items In this present time where screens are so prevalent, it seems I have to be intentional to limit them and find other ways to entertain my six kids. These alternatives to screen time provide fun for both you and your child encourages dialogue and relat...
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Get out of the house
Things to do at home
Get out of the house
These activities are great if you want to get out of the house with your kiddos.
I love taking my kids to Chic Fil A for lunch and playground time.
Chick-fil-A
My kids love story-time at the library! Our librarian plays games, sings songs, and we always get a book. It's a great place to meet other families in the community as well.
Story Times - Buncombe County Government
We have a local lake that has ducks you can feed. They have food you can buy for a quarter. Kids love this!!! You could also find somewhere that allows you to feed fish.
Ducks, Geese and Playground, oh my - Lake Julian Park - Tripadvisor
I take my kids to the YMCA at least 3x a week. Even if I'm not working out, my kids enjoy the Youth Development Center, climbing wall, and pool. Sometimes I just scroll my phone and drink coffee while they enjoy playing with other kids their age. It ...
YMCA of Western North Carolina - Asheville
Hiking locally around your area is a great way to get side by side with your kiddos and explore. Even if you live in a metropolitan area and there isn't much hiking, just taking a walk and exploring is a wonderful way to bond!
Asheville Hiking Trails | Guides & Recommendations
Take the worms they catch and go to a creek or a pond. Even if you don't catch anything, you will still be in nature spending quality time with your babies. You can use corn if you don't like worms 😀
Fishing | Asheville, NC's Official Travel Site
Pack a picnic and head to the park. My kids will play, we will eat, and then play again! After doing this, we go home and take a good nap.
Top 10 Family Friendly Parks in the Asheville Area
Things to do at home
I have six kids ranging in age from 19-2. They all love Legos! There are Lego sets appropriate for all ages, and it is a fun, team-building activity for you and your kiddo.
Home | Official LEGO® Shop US
Make a blanket fort!! This is my husband's expertise. My kids absolutely adore the time they spend with their dad, and then play or sleep in it after.
How to Make a Blanket Fort - Three Ways!
Puzzles are another activity that is great for kids of all ages. I also love puzzles! No matter how difficult the puzzle is, my kids and I always have the same strategy of separating the outside pieces from the inside pieces, and building the perimet...
All Puzzles - Mudpuppy
This may seem gross to some people, but my kids love looking for worms. I enjoy gardening, so they look for worms while I garden!
How To Catch Worms: 4 Easy Methods - Uncle Jim's Worm Farm
My kids love Play Doh! It is a great way to encourage them to be creative. We play with it at the kitchen table and pretend we are making food.
Play-Doh
Coloring is another great activity for all ages. Spending 20-30 minutes coloring with your kids is never time wasted!
Free Coloring Pages | crayola.com
Hook your hose up to a sprinkler and watch your kiddos have a ball!! Dogs like it too!
Playing In The Sprinkler
These are great for all ages! My baby just stacks them up and is so proud! My three year old makes “robots,” and my eight year old makes intricate buildings.
MAGNA-TILES® - America's #1 Magnetic Building Sets Brand