{"id":4129,"date":"2018-02-23T19:16:12","date_gmt":"2018-02-24T01:16:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=4129"},"modified":"2018-02-23T19:16:12","modified_gmt":"2018-02-24T01:16:12","slug":"how-to-keep-your-kids-entertained-while-doing-a-million-other-things-at-once","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/how-to-keep-your-kids-entertained-while-doing-a-million-other-things-at-once\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Keep Your Kids Entertained While Doing A Million Other Things At Once"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being a parent means your life is pretty much full of multitasking. There will rarely be a moment where you only have one thing to do at once. Mostly, you have a million things going on at the same time, and you\u2019re like one of those street performers trying to keep the plates spinning at the same time.<\/p>\n

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Normally, entertaining your kids is a constant on your list of things to do. But, how can you do this when you simply have more pressing matters to tend to? The solution is to look for ways in which your kids can stay entertained without you needing to constantly watch over and supervise them. In this piece, I\u2019ve listed a few of my favorite ideas to do this.<\/p>\n

Put Netflix On The TV<\/span><\/h2>\n

Normally, I\u2019m not an advocate of sticking your child in front of a screen and letting it entertain them for you. However, there comes a time where you simply don\u2019t have the time to provide personal entertainment. In times like these, Netflix<\/a> is your best friend. It\u2019s like your virtual nanny, it will help keep your kids entertained for a good hour or so while you do what you need to do. Don\u2019t let them watch it for too long, I personally think this is a great option when you\u2019re making dinner for 30-45 minutes.<\/p>\n

Get Them A Playhouse<\/span><\/h2>\n

A playhouse is a really fun toy that your children can pretty much play with by themselves. They\u2019ll lose themselves in their imagination as they play with this toy house, pretending it\u2019s their own. Normally, these are reserved for outdoor fun. However, the best kids\u2019 playhouse<\/a> can be used indoors as well as out. So, even when it\u2019s rainy<\/a>, your children can still play with it while you work, cook, clean, or just do whatever you need to do in peace.<\/p>\n

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Buy A Jigsaw Puzzle<\/span><\/h2>\n

Puzzles are a great way to keep children occupied without the need for constant supervision. A jigsaw puzzle<\/a> can be placed on a table, and your child is free to try and solve it as they please. This is one of the best ways of occupying a child for well over an hour. They get caught up in trying to put all the pieces together and completely zone out from the world. If you work from home and have a lot to do, then this is a great idea for you.<\/p>\n

Let Them Use Your Tablet<\/span><\/h2>\n

Again, I said it earlier, I don\u2019t suggest you always stick a screen in front of your children!! But, your tablet is a great entertainment device for your kids. They can watch videos, play games, but also learn at the same time. My advice is to download educational games and apps<\/a> that they can pass the time on while you\u2019re busy. They stay entertained, they learn, and you get a little bit of peace and quiet.<\/p>\n

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Being a good dad is all about managing your time well! If you can keep your kids entertained while also doing loads of other tasks, then you\u2019re doing a pretty great job!<\/p>\n

This post is a collaborative effort by St. Louis Dad.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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