So what do we do now? Tips for avoiding boredom during the holidays

For weeks, your child has been counting down the days until the summer holidays and making plans: meeting friends, going on outings, staying up late, sleeping in and going swimming every day. Hopefully six weeks will even be enough! But already after the first intense holiday weeks, the free time becomes too much for some children. 'I'm so bored!', 'What am I supposed to do now?' - these complaints sound familiar to many parents who had been looking forward to a vacation and some relaxation. But boredom doesn't have to happen, because there is plenty to experience even at home. We have a few ideas for how to avoid boredom during the holidays and a small plea in favor of boredom.

Summer holidays at home – how to avoid boredom

Six weeks of holiday is a long time, especially when your friends are away. But there is no reason to be bored: someone is always available to play with and even in wet weather there is something to do.

Children's party in the garden:

In good weather your child can invite a few friends for a picnic in the garden or the park. Pack a few blankets, a chilled summer punch or colourful fruit spritzers, fruit and some snacks, and let the children romp about with balls or an inflatable paddling pool. Also have a few game ideas ready in case boredom sets in.

Langeweile in den Ferien | Kinder feiern eine Geburtstagsparty im Garten

Cooking inspired by holiday destinations:

Didn’t manage to travel to Italy or France this summer? You can still bring the holiday into your kitchen by cooking dishes typical of those countries. Let your child choose a country and look in cookbooks or online to see what is eaten there. Plan an English day, a French day and a Spanish day. Shopping for and preparing the dishes will certainly bring on holiday feelings and boredom will soon be forgotten.

Make use of holiday activities:

During the summer holidays many municipalities or churches offer holiday activities. These are usually a wide range of options, from sport and crafts to drama and excursions. Some offers require registration or a small participation fee, others are free. Inform yourself in good time about what is available. For children it is also a good opportunity to meet new friends.

Langeweile in den Ferien | Papa und Sohn stehen vor Zelt mit Schlafsack und Nachtlicht

Sleeping outdoors:

Admittedly, that only works in good weather. But a garden is not necessarily required, since a mattress or sleeping mat will fit on most balconies. Your child will spend the afternoon planning their overnight adventure and gathering everything they need. And then: watching the stars, telling stories and listening to the sounds of the night.

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