Kids’ Activities That Give Parents “Me Time”

Engage your child with these seven activities and free up your own precious time to get stuff done or recharge! These ideas will stop boredom in its tracks by keeping kids occupied with fun. Maybe you need time to work from home, clean the house, or spend a morning in your pajamas with a fresh cup of coffee (that you didn’t need to reheat 5 times). These kids’ activities provide hours of entertainment and spark curious little minds. So jot a few of these down when you need “me time.” We guarantee a restful time for you and immersive fun for kids!  

Reading Retreat 

Set up a cozy reading nook with books and personalized children’s books. Encourage your child to spend time exploring the magical world of stories while you enjoy a cup of tea or a good book of your own. A book like My Very Own Fairy Tale helps your child learn their name and dive into the colorful world of fairies! A holiday favorite like Our Family’s Night Before Christmas gets kids excited about Santa’s arrival and has personalized pages so kids can point out their family’s names in the story.  

Ice Block Excavation  

Your child will think you’re the coolest parent with this excavation activity that uses whatever you have at home! Just fill a cup or bowl with water and your child’s plastic toys. Freeze it and dump into your backyard or bathtub. Give your child a toy hammer or water gun with warm water and let them hack away to uncover the toys inside! Our guarantee: This will keep your child occupied for hours.  

Puzzling Fun 

Provide puzzles for your child to solve independently. Puzzles not only keep them occupied but also help develop their problem-solving skills. Personalized puzzles are especially engaging kids’ activities, because they can feature the child’s name or a family photo! For little ones, surprise them with a trucks puzzle that has large puzzle pieces for small exploring hands. For older kids, a photo puzzle is the perfect activity. Relive your favorite moments piece by piece! 

Movie Magic 

If your child is fighting the morning routine, keep their pajamas on and find their favorite movie to watch with a breakfast snack! Sometimes the best kids’ activities are simple and easy.  

Arts and Crafts Extravaganza 

Set up a designated art area with supplies like colored paper, crayons, markers, and stickers. Let your child unleash their artistic talents while you take a well-deserved break. Need some crafting ideas? Here’s a few ideas: a card for a grandparent, a holiday garland to decorate the house, friendship bracelets with beads and string, or a picture to give their teacher at school.  

Want to keep the crafting going? Surprise them with a gift like Mission: Love, an immersive set of missions that helps kids use their senses to learn about love!  

Indoor Fort Adventure 

Encourage your child to build their own indoor fort using blankets, cushions, and furniture. They can have fun creating their secret hideouts while you relax nearby. Once the fort is built, playtime ideas are endless! Play inside with toys, play-pretend it’s a campsite, watch a movie or read a book inside during quiet time, and more.  

Dance and Bubble Party 

Create a playlist of upbeat and festive tunes for your child to have their own dance party—inside or outside in the backyard. And the best part? Bubbles! Kids can spend hours blowing bubbles, either with friends or by themselves. This kids’ activity allows your child to let loose and have fun while you enjoy a moment to yourself.