People all around the world are struggling with quarantine. What seemed like a short getaway from work for two weeks, has turned into a two month period of isolation. Families are being forced to adjust to this “new way of life” and many parents are struggling to not lose their mind! 
I get it, spending majority of your day inside with children is not ideal. Most parents are used to their kids being shipped off to school. Though, to ensure safety for kids and the well-being of parents, below are some ideas on how to not go insane during a pandemic! And of course, how to have fun with your children to take your mind of things!
Treasure/Scavenger Hunts
While in quarantine, it is likely that young kids will be attached to their screens all day long. For them, this pandemic is a vacation and they couldn’t be happier. I mean they get fed their favorite food all day, play video games, and sleep in! Who wouldn’t be happy about that?
One great idea for how to spice things up is by creating a treasure hunt with your kids — to take it to the next level, the treasure could even be their xbox for leverage. Treasure hunts get them moving and using their brains strategically. It also helps that it is super funny to take videos of children on their endeavors during a treasure hunt. The struggle to find what they desire is deeply satisfying to some parents.
By hiding some prizes and favorite toys around the house with notes/directions, children can spend 20-30 minutes moving around. This forces them to use clues to problem solve and they also get a great outcome at the end! I have seen a lot of videos of families taking part in treasure hunts in their backyards, houses, or neighborhoods. Don’t be afraid to spice things up!
Linked below is a funny video of kids doing a scavenger hunt in their neighborhood to cure their boredom:
COVID-eos – Outdoor Scavenger Hunt / Fun Things for Bored Kids to do at Home during the Coronavirus
Grab a pencil, paper and maybe a pair of binoculars as you head outside and around your neighborhood with Lindalee and her siblings. They are taking on an ac…
Baking
Baking is a great way to get the kids up and moving while also creating a delicious treat for the family to enjoy. Kids love to help cook and it is an excellent way for parents and their children to bond with each other. With all of this free time, why not try that Pinterest recipe you haven’t had the time to make!?
The possibilities are endless. Cookies, cakes, brownies. Anything! Baking is a great lesson in measuring, ingredients, and of course, making delicious goodies.
Linked below are some of my favorite baking recipes!
Lemon Blueberry Muffins
post_category before=”” sep=” &”] Lemon Blueberry Muffins are a delicious way to start the day. Bursting with flavor, the addition of lemon takes blueberry muffins to a whole other level. Sweet, with just the right amount of tangy, this is a recipe you’ll make time and time again.
salted brownie cookies | Tutti Dolci
With shiny, crackled tops and rich, fudgy centers, these salted brownie cookies are the ultimate chocolate cookie for brownie and chocolate lovers! Baked until soft and chewy and sprinkled with flaky salt, these super indulgent cookies are delicious with coffee or even a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream (and the perfect way to get your chocolate fix!).
Filming TikToks
Yes parents, you read this right. During quarantine, many children and teens are using their screen time by watching TikToks. TikTok is a popular app that consists of 15-60 second videos.
Anything can happen in these videos! There are funny ones, dancing ones, and acting ones. Take this time to try and have fun with your kids. Let loose and learn a dance with them! Sure, they will be embarrassed, but I assure you they will be filled with laughter at the attempts to get the perfect post. If your children are very little, make some posts with them on your own account to get a good laugh of your own!
Over the course of this quarantine, many families have gathered to make hilarious TikTok videos. It is a great way to forget about the worries of COVID-19 and take up some time out of the day.
Below is one of the CUTEST family TikTok videos I’ve ever seen:
1st Family Tik Tok Post ?
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To conclude this post, I want to take the time to acknowledge that this is a very stressful time for a lot of parents. The unknown is killing people and insanity is bound to set in. But to help make the time go by, there are many ways to enjoy spending time with your kids. These are just a few out of hundreds of ideas on how to make the most of your quarantine. When coming out of this, parents and families will have a new perspective of life. So will children, their whole life has been put at a halt! Though, try to make your homes a positive space during this pandemic. Be grateful for this time to stay at home and be with your little ones.
Stay safe and make the most of this quarantine!