| The wonderful thing about kids is their curiosity and | | | | best kept as a fairly limited one. Set some ground rules |
| thirst for knowledge. However, this constant need for | | | | when you give your children games to play, for |
| new experiences and things to learn can be tiring for | | | | example two hours a day on holidays and less during |
| parents, even though they love to see their kids learn | | | | term time. This means that they can enjoy the benefits |
| and develop. This is especially true during school | | | | of game play without it impacting their fitness levels. |
| holidays, when a lot of the stimulation children have | | | | On the other hand, games for the Nintendo Wii can |
| become used to has suddenly gone missing. This is the | | | | also be a good choice for encouraging kids to |
| perfect time for parents to have a good think about | | | | exercise. |
| the things they can do to make sure their kids remain | | | | A good way to get your kids thinking is to set up |
| entertained and out of trouble for the duration of the | | | | special games for them. For example, create a |
| break. | | | | treasure hunt around your home by making a map and |
| If your children are big readers, then you've got the | | | | giving them clues that will eventually lead them to the |
| ideal way to keep them quiet and absorbed for hours | | | | treasure. On the other hand, teaching your kids how to |
| - simply take them to the library or the bookshop and | | | | do some basic cooking can keep them busy for hours |
| search for a series of books sure to capture their | | | | and also provides tasty treats for you all. |
| imagination. Even if your child isn't a big fan of reading, | | | | One of the most fun and easy to keep your kids |
| there are certain kids books that are likely to interest | | | | entertained while on a break from school is to choose |
| them so much they'll make an effort - the Harry Potter | | | | holidays they are sure to love. From exciting adventure |
| books or Alex Rider series are an ideal example. You | | | | holidays to beach holidays or cheap breaks to |
| can also introduce kids to comics and graphic novels if | | | | Disneyland Paris, you're sure to be able to find the |
| they are particularly fond of visual stimulation. | | | | perfect holiday for your child and you'll only have to |
| Video games are another way to keep kids | | | | worry about keeping them entertained on the trip |
| entertained, and can be a great learning experience for | | | | there. |
| children on occasion. However, this is a method that is | | | | |