Having fun with the Kids at Home
A Mom’s Perspective
Part 1 of 3: Preschool
Author: Kalinda Patton, Asmodee staff member and toddler mom - May 1st, 2020
This voluntary lockdown and social distancing business is hard for everyone, but my thoughts go out to all the parents out there. For those who need to work from home with the kids; for those who are working in essential services, but that still need to take care of their kids; and those who aren’t working but have their kids at home with them.
Is it just me who believes that when our child is born, they come laden with the baggage of guilt? We feel guilty that we work too much, or do not spend enough time with them. We feel guilty when we say no to something, or when we give in and say yes. Currently, we feel guilty for all the screen time they’re getting, or not becoming their teacher while school is out.
But all this guilt doesn’t do us any good, in my opinion. We’re all just doing our best while facing a tough situation. And what works for one family may not work for another. As a mom working from home with a little one, taking a few breaks in the day to spend time with him helps me feel more connected and engaged. And one of our favorite activities is… you guessed it! Playing games! As one parent to another, I thought I’d offer a few suggestions for games that your kids can play, with or without you, while having fun and maybe even learning something new in the process.
Note: The game suggestions in this article apply to preschool kids. Other articles will follow with suggestions for older kids.
Is it just me who believes that when our child is born, they come laden with the baggage of guilt? We feel guilty that we work too much, or do not spend enough time with them. We feel guilty when we say no to something, or when we give in and say yes. Currently, we feel guilty for all the screen time they’re getting, or not becoming their teacher while school is out.
But all this guilt doesn’t do us any good, in my opinion. We’re all just doing our best while facing a tough situation. And what works for one family may not work for another. As a mom working from home with a little one, taking a few breaks in the day to spend time with him helps me feel more connected and engaged. And one of our favorite activities is… you guessed it! Playing games! As one parent to another, I thought I’d offer a few suggestions for games that your kids can play, with or without you, while having fun and maybe even learning something new in the process.
Note: The game suggestions in this article apply to preschool kids. Other articles will follow with suggestions for older kids.