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Impart Important Life Skills to Child

Every working parent knows just how precious weekends are. But till the rest of the world catches onto the 4-day work week (pioneered by us in The Netherlands, by the way), here are some double-duty weekend activities that let you spend quality time with your child as you impart important skills that are crucial to helping him take on life.
Label for weekend activities for imparting life skills to your child
Build a sandcastle with bucket-and-spade activity to enhance child's creativity

BUILD A SANDCASTLE

to promote creative thinking, hone problem-solving skills, and shape spatial intelligence.

 

 

Pack a picnic basket activity to allow child to participate

PACK A PICNIC BASKET

to encourage active participation.

Boardgame activites to improve problem-solving skills

PLAY A BOARDGAME

to sharpen problem-solving skills, promote creative thinking, and encourage cooperative play.

Family blog activities to enhance child's communication skills

UPDATE YOUR FAMILY BLOG

to create opportunities for your child to improve his creative thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.

Caring for animals by volunteering at an animal shelter

VOLUNTEER AT AN ANIMAL SHELTER

to encourage compassion for animals.

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Why Children Are Best Kept Outdoors

“If you’re the parent of a young child, you probably already know many of the benefits of outdoor play. Not only does it help strengthen motor skills, prevent obesity, and support creativity, but playing outside even promotes mental health and well-being.” – Dr Debbie Glasser, Preschoolers Need More Outdoor Play With Parents