How do you cope as a single parent during long periods of isolation? We asked the Frolo community for their tips for surviving isolation and loneliness as a single parent.
If you’re finding yourself home alone a lot with the kids since becoming a single parent and your pool of ideas is starting to run dry, fear not. We asked frolos to chip in their favourite ways to keep kids entertained at home and they really delivered. Read on for inspiration galore – and make sure you check out our Feeling A Bit Lonely group chat on the Frolo app if you're ever feeling alone and needing connection.
Also, remember that screen time is fine. And screen time when you’re struggling to cope is definitely fine.
Resources for kids
Ideas for entertaining young kids
Read together – raid local charity shops for some reasonably-priced new reads (if they’re still open)
Audiobooks – Audible have made 100s of children books available for free
Mud kitchen
Obstacle course around the garden
Face painting
Scavenger hunt around the house
Hide and seek
Hoard your recycling -cardboard boxes, toilet roll tubes etc – for crafts
Wendy Macnaughton is doing a drawing class for kids of all ages every day at 5pm on Instagram Live
The floor is lava (a classic)
Exercise – Joe Wicks is running a Youtube PE lesson every weekday at 9am
The Frolo Playlist has songs for every mood – all chosen by frolos!
We’ll be adding to this list regularly. If you spot a great resource – tag us on the app
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