101 Things to Do When Kids Say "I'm Bored"

School's out and many families are going to be home. How will you occupy the kids short of farming them out every day to a different friend or relative?  Happily, Care.com has some suggestions.

Nix boredom in the bud with this list of fun (and low cost, low stress) activities to keep your kids occupied and happy.

By Kayla Mossien, Contributor

"I'm bored!" If you’re raising or acting as a nanny or babysitter for kids, chances are you're all too familiar with this phrase. But what do you do?

For the best chance of hooking -- and holding -- kids' attention, aim for activities that engage the senses and are at the right level of difficulty (not too easy, not too challenging). And don’t get down on yourself if you're having a hard time brainstorming inventive new ideas.

“I think the most important thing to keep in mind is that kids, even young ones, are perfectly capable of entertaining themselves with a little push,” says Sarah Hamaker, parenting coach and author of "Boredom Busters."

So the next time your little one whines, “I’m bored!,” check out this list of 101 kid-friendly, parent-approved things to do.

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