Different Ways to Bond With Your Kids

Most parents are so used to having their children play out in the yard or streets so often that when rainy days come along, they come to see it as a dilemma. No one wants having their kids cooped up in the home, staring at the TV all day. But sometimes, this kind of thing can be made fun and productive.

Make a movie marathon for your children a planned event. Go to the video store and let each child pick out a movie. Before everything else, set down the ground rules.

The kids can pick out the movies that they want if they promise to watch what others pick out as well. On your way back, pick up some snacks for the event.

Once you get home, set the mood. Get the kids to do what they have to do to make them as comfortable as they can be.

Your role, as the adult, is to man the food stand. Serving popcorn during movie marathons is a must, but don't forget to serve healthy and filling food such as sandwiches and veggie sticks too. This is a definite plus because you know these types of food won't leave a mess.

Children that sit in front of TV sets for long periods of time tend to develop pent up energy. This is why it may be helpful to take breaks in between movies.

You can play games or do simple exercises together. Just make sure to keep things fun for them.

As soon as the rain stops, you can let the kids play outside again. The good thing about movie marathons though is that you'll notice how they won't beg for as much TV time as before. Good for you and certainly good for the kids!