Morris Family Unwinds
The days are long and the years are short. 5 billion people have told me.
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If I'm honest, the first is often louder, because that's what we're living in. And if I hear the word "bored" one more time... How do they even come up with this stuff? I personally believe boredom is necessary and that you can be your most creative in that space. However, they also have (far too many) things to occupy themselves with and sometimes become overstimulated.
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So we give ourselves permission to unwind and reset, often. Mom included.
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For the hands that are always in need of something to do, for the long travel days, for the minds that sometimes need a brain break, or the emotions that need a healthy outlet for frustrations and processing, here are some of our go-to "busy hands" tools.
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Psstt... little secret, our first is always outside when weather permits. The best playground you can find is anywhere that fresh air reigns. Let them run, let them climb trees, let them be king and queen of the hill for a day.
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![]() Monkey Noodles | ![]() Liquid Motion Bubbler |
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![]() Kinetic Sand | ![]() Tangle Toys |
![]() Water Beads! | ![]() Fuse Beads! |
![]() Water Coloring Pads | ![]() This Book! |
![]() LEGOS |