It can be hard in todays world to get our children away from the TV and video games and into a hobby that engages their brains in more creative ways, but you can help them- and perhaps you can rekindle yours or a spouses too.
The first is simple, consider their age. The older the child the more complicated and involved the hobby can be.
Second, what are the child interests? Do they like cars, trains, gluing, cutting, moulding with their hands? If you are not sure, take them to a hobby store or teachers store and see what things attracts their attention- again keep thier age and patience level in mind.
Next, keep your budget in mind and stick to it. AS the child gets more into the hobby encourage them to do things to earn money to help pay for their hobby. When they help pay for the items they get even more interested in it.
Last, if they start to loose interest or you find yourself doing most of it, put it away for a week and try again. Never push a hobby on them or they may not want to persue a new one in the future.
What hobby is your child into? What were you into when you were their age?
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