Struggle Well School

#285: All Things Entertainment


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We are so excited for you! After listening to this episode you will have plenty of fresh ideas for how to keep yourself and the kids entertained. With cooler weather coming and gift-buying on the brain, this topic is perfect for the turn of the season. Emily has a suggestion for how you can be Fun Mom for about $15 with a yes moment vs. yes day, Kate has a free-ninety free activity that can keep you busy for hours and Rebecca brings it with book suggestions (from her fictional genre “page-turner”) that will eliminate decision fatigue for you. 

WHAT WE CHAT ABOUT:
  • TV Suggestions: Monk, Psych, The Mysterious Benedict Society, Tiny Desk, Mark Rober
  • Our ideas for getting kids off screens: Diamond painting, custom paint by numbersparent/child coloring book, What Do You Meme (Family Edition), Pictureka! 
  • Ideas for getting outside: Throw Throw Burrito, Yardzee, Spike Ball
  • Grab and go for your purse: Spot it, Play-doh, Slime, Uno, Uno Flip!, Dos
  • Magazines we like: Cooks Illustrated, Clubhouse, National Geographic Kids, Highlights, Highlights High Five, Sports Illustrated Kids, Real Simple, People & Cooking Light
  • Books we like: The Penderwick Series, Joyce Maynard books, You, Murder in the Yoga Store
  • Gift idea for parents: StoryWorth + Rebecca’s experience with it
  • Helping your kids navigate cell phones in a healthy way with Pinwheel 
  • Ways to create space in your house for non-screen activities
  • KS: Bible and a Bag, Home Decorating, Front Door Fails
  • GL: Being a COVID nurse, enneagram 2 best friends, organizing during stress
  • *Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 

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