{"id":4292,"date":"2018-05-24T07:31:09","date_gmt":"2018-05-24T12:31:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=4292"},"modified":"2021-09-15T07:09:06","modified_gmt":"2021-09-15T12:09:06","slug":"hours-of-fun-smart-ways-dads-can-keep-themselves-entertained-with-a-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/hours-of-fun-smart-ways-dads-can-keep-themselves-entertained-with-a-phone\/","title":{"rendered":"Hours Of Fun! Smart Ways Dads Can Keep Themselves Entertained With A Phone"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re a dad, you probably know all too well that parenting can involve a lot of waiting around. Whether you\u2019re ferrying the kids from one friend\u2019s house to another or you\u2019re waiting on them to finish after-school clubs or soccer practice, it pays to have a few fallback options to keep yourself entertained. Thanks to smartphones, you can now access all kinds of entertainment options at the touch of a button. If you often find yourself looking for ways to kill time, here are some of the best ways to take full advantage of your time off and your phone\u2019s capabilities.<\/p>\n

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Online gaming<\/strong><\/p>\n

You may not consider yourself a gamer, but that doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t delve into the world of online gaming while you\u2019ve got an hour to while away. There\u2019s a vast array of online games available, and you can choose options and titles that appeal to your interests. You can see what all the fuss is about and discover the games your kids are raving about, or you can indulge a passion for sport, music, history or science fiction. Many games are free to play, you don\u2019t have to have an account to join in, and you can pick up and drop games as you please. For example, you can download Blackout Bingo on iOS and Android to enjoy the social aspect of Bingo games. Blackout Bingo’s games take about two minutes to play, so you can play whenever you have some free time. The game allows you to brush up on your Bingo skills in elementary one card play, after which you can win some real-world rewards and cash prizes where available. Also, you can use the <\/span>Blackout Bingo promo code<\/span><\/a> LW3HE to get up to $50 in bonuses based on how much you deposit for Skillz games<\/span>. <\/span>You can challenge other people, or you can find information<\/a> about getting involved in live markets, for example, if you enjoy football or racing. Gaming is a fun, accessible, affordable way of filling your time, and it can also enable you to meet new people and gain a better understanding of what your children do in their spare time if they enjoy gaming at home.<\/p>\n

Reading and researching<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019ve got a phone and you\u2019ve got Internet access, you can host a giant pool of informative, insightful resources. Whether you\u2019re keen to keep abreast of current affairs or you\u2019re researching for a new blog post<\/a>, a journal or work-related tasks, your phone is a portal to all the information you could possibly need. You can access news sites, download apps for your favorite sites or newspapers for easy access and find academic sources. There is a huge amount of information available online, and not all of it is accurate, so bear this in mind when you\u2019re trawling through search engine results. Stick to reputable, respected sites.<\/p>\n

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Socializing<\/strong><\/p>\n

Has it been an age since you caught up with old school or college friends? Is a message to your sister or grandmother long overdue? If you\u2019ve got a phone to hand, take advantage of the time you have and be social. Check out the latest news on social media<\/a>, start a new group chat with your old classmates and get in touch with family members you haven\u2019t seen in a while. It\u2019s never been easier to stay connected. Social platforms, email and video calls enable you to contact others for free, no matter where you are in the world.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a dad who regularly finds themselves with half an hour to kill while you\u2019re waiting for your children, your phone can keep you entertained in numerous ways. Indulge your interests, get up to speed with what\u2019s going on in the world, play fun games and be sociable.<\/p>\n

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

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