Facebook Pixel KEEPING TWEENS & TEENS OCCUPIED THIS SUMMER | Mother, Baby & Child - Parenting - Read this story on Magzter.com

Try GOLD - Free

KEEPING TWEENS & TEENS OCCUPIED THIS SUMMER

Mother, Baby & Child

|

June 2022

Summer can be a tricky time for keeping your teen busy! Here are four great ways for them to make the most of the next few months.

KEEPING TWEENS & TEENS OCCUPIED THIS SUMMER

Tweens and teens are of an age where they are at the start of their journey to leave their young childhood behind and move towards young adulthood. As such, you might notice their behaviours, influences and character developing - which is a normal part of growing up. However, the summer holidays present the challenge of how to keep them meaningfully occupied, rather than sleeping late and getting addicted to their screens! Here are a few suggestions to keeping tweens and teens occupied during the summer break.

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS

A summer job is a great way to keep your teen busy this summer, while giving them a sense of independence and the opportunity to earn some money. Do some online research together and guide your teen through the process of writing a CV, applying for internships online, and creating online profiles on the appropriate job websites.

MORE STORIES FROM Mother, Baby & Child

Mother, Baby & Child

Mother, Baby & Child

THE FIVE UNDERRATED EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS

Europe has a habit of spotlighting the same destinations again and again. Paris, Rome, Barcelona and Amsterdam earn their praise, but where else has something special to offer?

time to read

4 mins

January 2026

Mother, Baby & Child

Mother, Baby & Child

CREATING A HEALTHY HOME FOR THE YEAR AHEAD

From cleaner air to nicer choices, small changes can help your home feel restorative and ready for the year ahead.

time to read

2 mins

January 2026

Mother, Baby & Child

Mother, Baby & Child

EXPLORING IRELAND: HIDDEN GEMS AND ICONIC LANDSCAPES

Discover Ireland's most captivating destinations, from Adare's charming village streets, Dingle's storytelling, Sliabh Liag's soaring cliffs, the Burren's rare flora and Sligo's wild Atlantic surf adventures.

time to read

5 mins

January 2026

Mother, Baby & Child

Mother, Baby & Child

A PERFECT DAY OUT AT FUN CITY

Fun City, one of the region's most loved family entertainment destinations, has officially reopened at Andalusia court, Ibn Battuta Mall, unveiling a brighter, bolder world designed especially for children and families.

time to read

1 min

January 2026

Mother, Baby & Child

Mother, Baby & Child

HOW JOURNALLING CAN HELP YOU PARENT

From processing big emotions to gaining clarity in chaotic moments, journalling offers parents a way to show up more intentionally for their children.

time to read

4 mins

January 2026

Mother, Baby & Child

Mother, Baby & Child

THE POWER OF SAYING “TELL ME MORE”

This simple phrase can be an invitation into deeper conversations with your child, at every age.

time to read

3 mins

January 2026

Mother, Baby & Child

Mother, Baby & Child

WHY OMEGAS ARE IMPORTANT FOR CHILDREN'S HEALTH

From brain development to emotional balance, omega fatty acids play a vital role in wellbeing at every stage of life - particularly during childhood.

time to read

3 mins

January 2026

Mother, Baby & Child

NOSTALGIC CLASSICS FROM FIX

FIX Dessert Chocolatier has introduced not one, but two brand-new dessert bars - 'Honey I'm Comb' and 'Jam or Go Nuts.' Bringing these nostalgic flavours from the past to the Museum of the Future, FIX's latest popup in collaboration with Careem brings sweet memories into the present tense this month.

time to read

1 min

January 2026

Mother, Baby & Child

Mother, Baby & Child

SUPPORTING A CHILD WITH DYSPRAXIA

Dyspraxia can shape how a child experiences the world - but with understanding and the right support, children can build confidence, resilience and a strong sense of self.

time to read

3 mins

January 2026

Mother, Baby & Child

Mother, Baby & Child

EMIRATES AIRLINE FESTIVAL OF LITERATURE

One of the UAE's most inspiring cultural traditions returns from January 21st to 27th, as the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature once again takes over InterContinental Dubai Festival City, inviting readers of all ages to step into a world shaped by words, ideas and imagination.

time to read

2 mins

January 2026

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size