In those lazy, hazy days of summer, boredom can set in whenever camp, the beach or a play-date is not on the agenda.
Don’t let precious free time go to waste. Every Monday Matters is guidebook of simple activities families can do to give back to the community and raise social awareness. The list of 52 free (or nearly free) ways to make a difference will keep those whines of “I’m boooored” at bay. And there’s no time like the present: Help your kids get started on the weekly to-do list with one of these ideas.
Donate books. Go through your bookshelves and pull out books that you will never read again or have owned for more than 2 years and haven’t read yet. Call your local library, school, foster home or children’s organization to see if they need books.
Turn off the TV. Make a list of activities to do besides watching TV — reading, biking, swimming, walking, gardening or socializing with friends. Then start doing them.
Show your smile. Smile at everyone you see. Keep track of how many times you smile and laugh. At the end of your day of smiling, notice how you feel and whether people acted differently around you.