I admit I’ve had it easier than most parents these past few months. Having my daughter turn three during the Stay-At-Home orders brings its own set of challenges. But when this first started, there was so much I didn’t have to think about. For one, while she was in programs, she wasn’t registered in school — so, I didn’t have to play the part of a homeschool teacher. Secondly, I was already used to having her at home for most of the week. Also, there’s only one of her.
But even today, the weekends can be tough. Prior to staying in, they used to be filled with fun family trips to Target, where I bought way more than I should have. Or, we met up with her grandparents and they wore her out with affection. But things have obviously changed. My toddler is very enthusiastic to check out the world and have adventures. I’m not a bad mom, but again, she’s three. That means I’m chronically tired. There’s no caffeinated beverage in the world that’ll match a toddler’s spirit.
Kids have a ton of energy — especially toddlers. And since we weren’t socializing, that meant I needed to brainstorm some “events.” At least every weekend had to have a “thing” attached to it.
Now, my mom was a very crafty lady who always had great ideas up her sleeve. If she were in this position, surely she’d know what to do. Thus, I tried to channel her energy and find fun experiences for my toddler that we could do at home. Here’s what we thought up so far.
Source : https://www.littlethings.com/keep-toddler-entertained/