Activities to keep kids safe and occupied over Christmas break.
With holiday vacations right around the corner, many of us with teens in our lives may be looking for some ideas for keeping them busy and out of trouble. Most kids will have at least a week off from school (some will have closer to two), and that’s a lot of “down time”. Without the structure of school, some teens will, unfortunately, spend their time engaging in less than appropriate activities. New Years Eve poses its own special risks: most celebrations involve alcohol or drugs, and the roads are probably more dangerous than on any other night of the year.
Some other options? For large groups of kids, try having an old fashioned gabfest with these Youth Discussion Activities. This article provides plenty of ideas for getting the conversation started. If you will be hosting a New Years Eve celebration for a group of kids, you might want to check out New Years Activities for Teens for some ideas on making the party fun and meaningful while keeping kids safe. If you are interested in helping kids learn about giving of themselves, as well as keeping them busy and productive, Holiday Service Projects for Teens offers some ideas.
