🤪5 Ways to Goof Off with your kids! 🤪

Published: Tue, 03/22/22

Happy National "Goof Off" Day!

When was the last time you purposely goofed off?

While I know some people will use it as an excuse to blow off work and "goof off" - - - as a parent, you can't always do that.

I like to think about goofing off as adding a little fun or humor to the things you have to do. Or purposely goofing off as a reward after you have done something you needed to do.

Here are five fun, easy activities you can do to goof off with your kids:

1. Serve Breakfast for Dinner

Why not!? OK, I know some of us do this on a regular basis... it was always a special treat for my girls when my husband traveled (pre-Covid).

Do it today in honor of National Goof Off Day - and voila, your dinner is already planned!

2. Sock Races

Colorful, patterned socks hanging on a clothesline

Empty out a sock drawer and race to see who can get the most socks on their feet in 30 seconds.

Using parents' socks is more fun for kids, but any socks will work.

3. Speaking of Socks... Tap Dance!

Two girls dancing with quarters taped to their socks

If you've followed me for a while, you might have seen this one before. This a fun way to burn off energy, to bond with your child, and of today, to celebrate National Goof Off Day!

If you have tile or cement flooring (NOT wood!): use masking tape or duct tape to secure a quarter to the bottom of your child's socks under the ball of their foot.

Put on some music and let them tap to the beat!

4. Family Band

Homemade instruments (books with rubberbands wrapped around them)

Create your own music! Play your favorite songs (or join the band on the radio).

Use chopsticks or pencils for drum sticks.

Wrap some rubber bands around a book.

Put some wax paper over a comb.

You can use a papertowel tube for a trumpet.

5. And my favorite... Eat Dessert First!

Why not? What a great way to "goof off!"

OK, so I don't recommend doing this every day, but occasionally, it can be fun.

Wishing you at least a few moments to celebrate National Goof Off Day with your family!

And remember, life's uncertain,

eat dessert first!

💖Dr. Renee

PS. I'm still collecting ideas to share about April Fool's pranks.

Please send me your favorites!

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