Every night, before my kids go to sleep (or sometimes during the day when we are bored), I allow them to pick one five-minute video to play from Youtube.
This has become one of my favorite times of the day. It has built an even greater bond between us as we laugh about the silly videos and talk about them throughout the next day.
We have our little "inside" jokes from the videos that only we know and this builds a sense of togetherness. It also gives me the opportunity to show them some fun, short, educational videos without them noticing that they are actually learning something!
Of course, there are many not very wholesome videos on youtube, so make sure that you monitor the video closely as they choose or watch it. Be prepared to stop it if there is any inappropriate language or behavior. This is a good time to teach them about right and wrong things.
So the next time your kids are bored, let them search and pick their own videos on Youtube. It is a great way to bond together while having fun.
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