Keeping multiple kids engaged?
With multiple kids, I’ve started noticing a pattern where it’s hard to keep everyone engaged without defaulting to screens just to get through the day.
Even when I set up activities, it feels like there is always someone done early, someone bored halfway through, or someone asking for something completely different. By the time I rotate through everyone, the original activity has already fallen apart.
I’ve tried a mix of things like puzzles, building sets, and outdoor play, but it still feels like I’m constantly managing attention rather than everyone actually staying focused on something for more than a short stretch.
For parents managing more than one child at a time, what actually works in your home when you need something that holds their attention without constant supervision or switching between activities?