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Wednesday, 25 March 2020 / Published in baby sleep coach, baby sleep consultant, baby sleep specialist, child sleep consultant, sleep consultant, Sleep Tips, Sleep Training

Fun, Easy & Creative Activities for Children

Many parents have children at home while trying to juggle the household, work from home, and socially distance themselves. As a Sleep Consultant who works with tired families daily, I know this often creates even more demands on families raising young children.

Together with rested families in the Sound of Sleep Consulting private Facebook group, we have come up with some activities that are fun, easy and creative for babies and children.

1. Sensory play

Anything that stimulates the senses: touch, smell, taste, movement, sight and hearing.

Try play dough, dry pasta, coloured tissue paper in empty boxes, or fill up jars with soap, water, ice cubes, sparkles or anything else on hand to create a magic potion.

2. Create an invitation to play

Take a divided container (or use individual containers/bowls) where you can place some toys, playdough, and an assortment of items and let your child create using their imaginations.

3. Paint on a window

Use a ziploc bag, add some paper and squirts of paint. Zip up tight and tape it up for extra security, ensuring no leaks. Tape it to the window, and let your toddler, preschooler, and even an older child enjoy creating his masterpiece. Let your little one’s art work dry, and hang in an extra special spot!

4. Workouts

We all need some exercise to stay healthy, produce happy hormones, and of course for better sleep! Babywear while doing a YouTube workout, or place your little one on a playmat while you interact with him. Join a local virtual workout class like FitMom, or give your child some hip hop music to dance and move their bodies too. Have older children create a workout play list on one of the many apps such as Spotify.

5. Create a band

Let your child take items from around the house to use as drums, and grab some spoons as drumsticks. In our family, we all have shirts from our annual Terry Fox run and became the Terry Fox Rock Band. We wore the shirts while working and our children created the music and performed for us.

While our stress levels can increase during this time, I notice a reconnection to more simpler times at home. Thankfully for many of us, with are home with those we love. I encourage everyone to take the time to accept the things we cannot control, love yourself and those you love. Who knows? You may even have fun doing one of these ideas, and experience a therapeutic connection.

Remember to honour your sleep as well. As a Sleep Consultant for babies, children, teens and adults, I know this will provide you with a stronger immune system. Rest and sleep will also decrease any additional stress and anxiety. This is needed more than ever during these trying times. I encourage you to schedule a free call here.

Wishing you the best in sleep and in health,

Diane

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Sound Of Sleep is Ottawa's leading baby sleep consultant and adult sleep specialist focused on help you and your family get the restful sleep they need and deserve. 

Our sleep consulting is built on the values of compassion, professionalism and support. Since every child and adult is unique Diane, Sleep Consultant at Sound Of Sleep, focuses her efforts on creating a perfectly customized plan for you and your family.

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