28 Dad-Kid activities [so that Moms can enjoy Mother’s Day!]

Attention Dads: There are some days that are worth taking the extra effort to remember and plan. Your anniversary, spouse’s birthday and Valentine’s Day are some of those days. But an equally important day, one that’s coming up next month is – Mother’s Day!

This year it falls on 8^th of May. And no, it isn’t just a day for YOUR mother but also for the mother of your child. So as the father of a young child the responsibility of making this day special for your wife falls on – you. 

Now you can choose to plan the day as per what your wife will love best. Here’s some help:

Here’s is a guide for Father to plan Mother’s Day – click to read.

Check out some ideas on gifts that you can create easily for your Wife & Mom – click to read.

Share this list of Me-time ideas that moms can do while you keep the kids creatively busy!

And if you choose to occupy your kids while their mom takes some time off then here is an exhaustive list of ideas that you can do with the kiddos!

1. Read books together – order some here
2. Take them to the garden
3. Go for a nature walk
4. Enact out a role-play/story
5. Spend the afternoon playing with his/her toys
6. Wash your car together
7. Help them to make a vision board
8. Go cycling together
9. Help them make some no-bake cake
10. Set up a picnic
11. Go on a play-date with other dads
12. Take them for a swim
13. Cool off at the mall
14. Create a DIY race track
15. Make a Mother’s Day card together
16. Watch a movie
17. Take them to grandma-house
18. Help them with homework
19. Clean their cupboard together
20. Go through old photographs
21. Create a scrap book together
22. Take them to the Zoo
23. Explore a kids play zone
24. Go for a kid-friendly hike
25. Play their favourite sport together
26. Go out for lunch/dinner
27. Paint something with them
28. Ask THEM what they’d like to do!

Make sure you take the day off from other commitments and focus on making the Mom(s) in your life feel loved & appreciated. Remember, Father’s Day is coming soon! (hehehehe)