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Top 40 Fun Indoor Games for Kids
Playing is not simply for fun, it is a stress-buster, it is an activity that keeps us healthy without giving us the time to realise its value. When kids are tired of studying for long, games are their rescue which they look forward to eagerly. But in this scorching heat of Summer, no parents allow their kids to go out and play in the Sun.
It is their summer holidays, you can't keep children away from playing. So, what can you do? You want them to play but you want them to be safe as well. Why don't indulge your kids and their friends in indoor games? Anyways, for the kids of this generation, indoor games mean video games or games on mobile phones. But, as parents, you can show them the games of your times.You had fun right in your childhood playing those indoor games and fighting with your sibling, didn't you? So, teach your kids the same!You can try brain games too as they will be helpful for your child's development.
40 Highly Enjoyable Indoor Games for Children
There’s nothing like a good game to bring a family together. Here is a list of kids’ indoor games that can suit you well when you wish to spend some family time, or the weather doesn’t allow outdoor activities. Break their boredom with these games:
1. Balancing Beam
This is an easy activity and can be great for younger kids and toddlers and helps them improve motor skills and their balance.
What You Will Need
Coloured tape
Flat floor space to play
How to Play
Stick different coloured tapes tape on the floor
Each coloured tape can have a different rule to walk on. For example, you can ask the kid to walk on one leg on the red coloured tape
The child has to walk only on the tape. If he falls off the tape, he’ll be out of the game.
The child that walks the entire length of the tape without falling off the tape wins the game
Suggestion
Make the game interesting by changing the rules
2. Pitching Pennies
This game will help in building your child’s hand-eye coordination.
What You Will Need
Pennies or currency coins
Large sized paper or plastic drinking cups
How to Play
Place the cup on a chair on the table in front of the children
Give each child 5 coins each
You can ask the child to take a few steps away from the cup in accordance with his age
Explain to your child that he has to toss the coins, one at a time, into the cup
The person with the most coins in the cup wins
Suggestion
You can use marbles or ping pong balls in place of pennies to play this game.
3. Indoor Bowling
Create a simple bowling alley in your house and have fun. This game is also ideal for hand-eye coordination in children.
What You Will Need
Flat floor space to play
Ten empty bottles or soda cans
Plastic ball or a tennis ball
Tape
Marker
Spray paint (non-toxic)
How to Play
Using the tape, create a bowling lane
Peel off the wrappers of the cans and the bottles and spray paint them. Allow them to dry
Arrange the bottles at the end of the lane. You may arrange it like bowling pins or stack them on top of each other to form a pyramid
Ask the child to strike this arrangement using the ball
Suggestion
You can even opt for readily available bowling set in case you have one.
4. In and Out Hangman
This game can be engaging for young kids and may even be a fun way to learn.
What You Will Need
White or blackboard
Marker or chalk
Set of questions and answers or words and hints
How to Play
Ask your child a question and on the board draw tiny blanks to correlate with the number of letters in the answer. Allow enough space between two words to make it easier for the child to guess the answer
Instruct your child to guess one letter in the answer and one letter that isn’t in it alternatively.
Your child is allowed seven wrong guesses, which is the number of steps it takes to complete a hangman figure
Suggestion
You can make the game exciting for your child by asking about his favourite toys, movies, etc.
5. Pictionary
Pictionary is a fun game that requires one player to draw an image indicating the word, where the other player has to guess it correctly.
What You Will Need
Paper or board
Pencil or marker
How to Play
Write down different words on pieces of paper and drop them in the bowl
Ask your child to pick up the pieces and draw it on the board without telling you what it is. Alternately, you can draw, and he can guess
Suggestion
You can make this game more fun by having groups and competing against each other.
6. Sock Toss
Using some folded up socks and a bucket, you can enjoy a game of mini basketball right at home.
What You Will Need
Space to play
Socks
Bucket
How to Play
Roll up the socks into little balls and tie them
Place the bucket in one place and ask your child to move a few steps away from it
You can then take turns to throw the sock balls into the bucket. Move further away from the bucket after each turn
Suggestion
It can be made challenging for older kids by using buckets with a narrower opening.
7. Indoor Obstacle Course
You can build an obstacle course around child-proofed areas; this is a fun option for kids of various ages.
What You Will Need
Chairs
Blankets
Exercise ball
Hula hoops
Anything else that may be useful
How to Play
Set up the course as space permits and as you would like it and make the rules
Each obstacle may require a different way to cross through it. For example, ask your child to pass from under a chair or pass through the blanket tunnel twice before he could move on to the next obstacle.
He will be given a point only after successfully completing each obstacle
Suggestion
Child-proof the area before setting up an obstacle course to avoid any injuries.
8. Follow the leader
If you have several kids at home, this activity can be great fun and is one of the easiest ways to get the kids to follow what you are doing.
What You Will Need
A list of simple activities
Space to play
How to Play
Select different themes for the game. It could be physical activity, gestures, or expressions
You can be the leader or give each child a chance to be the leader
All the players will have to mimic what the leader does, jumping, dancing, laughing, etc
Suggestion
This game can be the perfect excuse to squeeze in some exercise when kids are bound inside the house.
9. Puzzles
Give your child access to various puzzles that can be both engaging and educational.
What You Will Need
Different kinds of a picture or word puzzles
How to Play
Explain to your child that he needs to set the pieces of the puzzle together to form a picture in case of a picture puzzle
If you have younger children, you can try some 3D puzzles toys
Words puzzles are excellent for older kids in order to improve their vocabulary
Suggestion
Keep some puzzle books handy at home that can be given to your child when you cannot get out.
10. Card games
Simple card games are great for kids in order to mould their logical reasoning and colour and number identification.
What You Will Need
A deck of cards or two
How to Play
You can play simple kids card games like spoons, trash, cards, memory card (needs two decks), crazy eights (where you need to get rid of all your cards), etc.
Go fish is a simple card game that is ideal for pre-schoolers.
Suggestion
You can always opt for Uno, which can be a fun alternative.
11. Building a Fort
Although not necessarily a game, it can keep your child engaged and occupied.
What You Will Need
Pillows
Chairs
Cardboard boxes
Blankets
Anything else in the house that can be used
How to Play
To make a cardboard fort, you can simply stack up a few cardboard boxes together and stick them with tape
Stack up pillows on two sides with a gap between them and throw a blanket over for a simple pillow fort
A few sticks and a blanket can help you build a tepee tent
Simply cover a table or a couple of chairs with a blanket, and you’ll have a small fort. You could also fold up the blanket on one side and call it an entrance
Suggestion
You can build a fort with pillows, cardboard boxes, and blankets with your kids.
12. Dominoes
Stacking dominoes and watching them fall in quick succession can be enjoyable for people across ages. It can also give your child something to do for an entire day.
What You Will Need
Dominoes game set
How to Play
Stack the dominoes in the pattern and arrangement that your child prefers. You can help your child with this.
Once all the pieces are set, you can ask your child to flip the first piece and watch as the rest follow suit.
Suggestion
Try different patterns and capture the entire thing on video for a memory that will last.
13. Ice Tower Excavation
Ice tower excavation is just the game your child needs when it is too hot to step outside. It is simple and can be enjoyed for hours.
What You Will Need
A tall container
Different toys and trinkets
How to Play
Place the toys in the container and fill it with clear water
Place this container in the freezer until the water turns to ice, and the toys are trapped inside
Ease this ice block out of the container and arm your child with tools like salt, eye drops, and squeeze bottles to melt the ice and rescue the toy
Suggestion
Use a container that has a uniform width to make it easier to take the ice out of it.
14. Read
Getting your child into the habit of reading is a great way to keep him occupied on most days.
What You Will Need
Books
How to Play
Pick up a book with pictures and read with your child
Suggestion
Get your child a new book each time to captivate his attention.
15. Freeze
This simple game can be a great family activity that both adults and kids will enjoy.
What You Will Need
Music
Space to play
How to Play
Play the music and dance till the music stops and ask everyone to freeze in the position they were in.
Suggestion
You can even ask the kids to pose in specific postures to make the game challenging.
16. Paper Bag Skits
This creative game is ideal for older kids and can be played during a sleepover when you have a lot of kids together.
What You Will Need
Paper bags filled with small props like spoons, jewellery, ball, sock, etc.
How to Play
Form groups of kids and give each group a paper bag filled with different props
Tell them to create a small skit using the props they have received
After 15 minutes, allow each group enough time to showcase what they have planned
Suggestion
This game can be made more creative with elaborate props.
17. Hide and seek
With some space inside the house, you can play this for hours.
What You Will Need
Space to play inside the house
How to Play
Ask one child to close his eyes and count till 20 until the rest of them hide in different places
Once the seeker is done with counting, he will have to go to find others
The first person to be caught has to count the next time when the others hide again
Suggestion
You can take the game up a notch by playing it in the dark. Ensure to child-proof the house before doing so.
18. Treasure Hunt
With a simple yet fun treasure hunt game, you can give your kid the chance to learn and utilize his cognition.
What You Will Need
Hints and clues at each hidden location
Coins or treats
How to Play
Hide treats or coins in various places like under the bed or in cereal boxes along with clues to the next location, creating a trail
Give your child a hint to where the first clue is and let him find the rest on his own
Suggestion
Leaving some currency coins along with the clues can be a great option.
19. Hot Potato
This indoor game is ideal for young kids in a group.
What You Will Need
A potato or a ball
How to Play
Make them sit in a circle and pass the potato to each other
Play music
Stop the music, and the kid with the potato is out. The last one to remain wins
Suggestion
You can play this game with any prop like a ball or a toy.
20. The Listening Game
This game can engage your child’s senses and help him improve his listening skills.
What You Will Need
Several objects like toys, combs, salt shakers, spoon, etc.
How to Play
Place the objects before the child and let him observe
Now have your child close his eyes
One by one, use individual objects to create a sound and have your child guess what object it was
Suggestion
You can use a blindfold to ensure that your child doesn’t get tempted to peak.
21. Bubbles
This is one of the easiest ways to enjoy bubbles indoor without creating a mess.
What You Will Need
Straw
Dishwashing soap
Plate
How to Play
Place a small amount of dishwashing soap on a plate and pour some water on it and mix it until some suds begin to form
Ask your child to place one end of the straw in the suds and blow gently from the other end to make bubbles
Suggestion
You can play this with several kids and see who can make the largest bubble.
22. Simon Says
Simon says is a classic game that can be enjoyed by all the members of the family.
What You Will Need
Space to play
How to Play
Instruct your kids that they are to do what you say only if you start the command with the phrase ‘Simon says...’
If you say anything without saying the phrase, they aren’t supposed to do it. If they do, they will be out of the game.
The last person to follow all the commands accurately wins and gets to become the next Simon.
Suggestion
Make the game more challenging by tricking the children.
23. Touch and Feel Box
This entertaining game can be a good learning experience and teach the children to identify the object by touch alone.
What You Will Need
Shoe box
Different objects
How to Play
Cut out a hole in the shoe box big enough for the child to fit his hand inside.
Place different items in the box and ask your child to identify them by touch alone.
Suggestion
Make the game fun by adding objects of varying textures.
24. Playdough
Give your child some playdough, and you can see his creativity unfold.
What You Will Need
Playdough
How to Play
Set your child at a table or in his room with play dough and ask him to create anything that he likes
Suggestion
You can also give him names of specific objects and ask him to mould them to improve his cognitive skills.
25. Imaginary cooking
If your child shows interest in the kitchen, this can be the perfect game for him/her.
What You Will Need
Simple utensils or a cooking set
How to Play
Give your kids access to a few utensils, and you can watch as their imaginary cooking skills unfold
You can also place orders for them to prepare
Suggestion
You can give your child simple cut vegetables to make it all more real.
26. Family Photo Game
This game can improve your child's memory.
What You Will Need
10 or more family photos
How to Play
Arrange the photos in front of your child
Call out the name of the family member and your child should be able to identify them in the photo and point them out
You can also name the location and with for your child to point out
Suggestion
You can play this game with pictures of other places and objects as well.
27. Kids Yoga
Yoga is a great activity to enhance flexibility in your kids.
What You Will Need
Flashcards with pictures of the postures
Yoga mat or a carpet
How to Play
Teach your child simple yoga poses and encourage him to do it when you name it
You can use flashcards with the names and pictures of the postures to help your kid remember
Suggestion
Make the activity more engaging by teaching your kids animal poses and playing songs during the activity.
28. Balloon Ball
This game also improves a child's hand-eye coordination.
What You Will Need
Balloons
How to Play
Blow up some balloons and play throw and catch with your child.
You can also challenge your child to gently tap the balloon against the ground to keep it in the air.
Suggestion
This game can be challenging with more than one balloon of different colours.
29. Home Band
Create a musical instrument with simple things from around the house and encourage your child to play.
What You Will Need
Buckets
Shakers made of a plastic bottle with beans or coins
Any other utensil or container that can be used
How to Play
Provide your child with these objects and allow him to get creative.
You can even sing along for a better experience.
Suggestion
Keep adding objects to the mix to encourage his creativity further.
30. A Dance Party
Dance party can be a fun way to spend your time indoors.
What You Will Need
Music and space to dance
How to Play
Play your child's favourite music and dance freely, or copy choreographed dance moves.
Suggestion
You can even choreograph your own routine to make it exciting.
31. Magic Show
Simple, easy-to-do magic tricks can leave your little one in awe.
What You Will Need
A cup and a coin or clip
How to Play
Place the clip under the cup and slowly, without your child noticing it, drop it on the edge of the table
Lift the cup to reveal nothing. Your child will be amazed that there is nothing under the cup
Suggestion
If you are creative, you can try more magic tricks to awe your child.
32. Land, Sea, Air
This make-believe game can be the best for a fun time at home.
What You Will Need
Space to play marked by various things
How to Play
Divide your house into two parts, namely land and sea.
When you call land, your child needs to jump on the land, and when you call sea, he has to jump on the floor that you decide. If you call air, he’ll need to jump as high as possible.
Suggestion
This game can be paired with a good amount of exercise along with fun.
33. Musical Chairs
This is a game for whole family or a group of kids.
What You Will Need
Music
Chairs
How to Play
Place chairs (1 less than the total number of players) in a circle
Play music and ask the players to dance around the chairs
When the music stops, they will need to sit on the closest chair. The person without a chair is out of the game. This chair and music game is very much fun.
Suggestion
You can ask the players to run around the chair to make it more challenging.
34. Guess the Person
This is a pure guessing game and can be played by the whole family.
What You Will Need
A piece of paper to write the names on
How to Play
Your kids will write a name of a family member, friend or teacher on the paper and keep it with him
You will need to guess the right name of the person
Suggestion
This game can be more interesting by giving clues about the person.
35. Chinese Whisper
This simple game can end up with hilarious results. It is best played in a large group.
What You Will Need
Space to play
How to Play
Sit around in a circle and whisper anything into the ear of the person sitting next to you.
This has to continue until the message reaches the last person and he will need to announce it out.
The game is fun because the message usually gets distorted by the time it reaches that last person.
Suggestion
Make the game challenging by whispering long phrases.
36. Carom
This four-player game is perfect for some family time.
What You Will Need
Carom board, coins
How to Play
Aiming a striker, you will need to hit the other coins into the pockets on the corner of the board
Different coloured coins have a different value, and the rules may differ across the region
Suggestion
Make the game competitive by playing in teams.
37. Head Pop
Popping balloon can be a fun activity for anyone, including adults.
What You Will Need
A cap with a pin or a needle attached to it
Balloons
How to Play
Hang or stick the balloons at different heights
Make your child wear the hat and jump up to pop the balloon
Suggestion
Exercise caution and ensure that your kid does not touch the needle or the pin.
38. Snakes and Ladder
Snakes and ladder is a classic family game that can be enjoyed by everyone.
What You Will Need
The snake and ladder board game with dice and coins
How to Play
Each person gets to roll the dice and move as many spaces as the number on the dice
If you reach a ladder, you climb up, and if you fall on the mouth of a snake, you will need to drop down to the tail
Suggestion
Play this game with three or four players for the best time.
39. Sorting Colours
This game is ideal for toddlers and younger kids, and it aids in cognitive development.
What You Will Need
Bowls
Marbles or small items of different colours
How to Play
Mix up items of all the colours together.
Now ask your toddler to sort items of the same colour and put them each in a different bowl.
Suggestion
If you are using marbles ensure to supervise your child to avoid any choking hazard.
40. Rock, Paper, Scissors
This simple, yet engaging game is a favourite among many.
What You Will Need
Space to play
How to Play
You and your child will have to make the gesture of rock, paper, or scissors with your hand simultaneously.
Rock – folding your hand into a fist, paper – outstretched palm, scissors – a V shape using your index and middle finger.
The rule of the game is that rock trumps scissors, paper trumps rock, and scissors trump paper.
Suggestion
Write down your points and see who wins the most number of sets.
Write down your points and see who wins the most number of sets. It’s natural that you won’t be able to play with your child all the time. Commitments like work at home or office might keep you busy. But, your baby can use his me-time to develop his “Smarts”. To encourage his overall development, you can also buy activity boxes that are designed for kids. The activities in these boxes can help improve your child’s eye-hand coordination, sense of direction, vocabulary, and other soft skills at the right age. Furthermore, your kid will learn about the world in a fun way.
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Thanksgiving is so much more than feasting on delicious food. It’s a day when families and friends get together to spend time exchanging stories, recollecting fond memories, and enjoying each other’s company. It’s also a day when we show our appreciation for our loved ones, our life, and talk about everything that we are thankful for, especially the things that usually go unsaid. So, make this Thanksgiving extra special by sending Thanksgiving greetings to your friends and family. We’ve curated 60 of our favourite Thanksgiving wishes and quotes to send to the people you love and appreciate.
30 Best Thanksgiving Wishes and Messages for Your Loved Ones
The celebration cannot be complete without sending some ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ messages to family and friends. Whether you’re looking for emotional or funny Thanksgiving sayings or wishes, these Thanksgiving messages will have you sorted.
This Thanksgiving, I wish that God showers you and your loved ones with peace, love, warmth, and joy. Have a joyous Thanksgiving!
On this festival of gratitude, I thank you for all the love, kindness and support you have ushered me throughout the years. Happy thanksgiving.
This Thanksgiving, let’s be grateful for the food and the company that we share. May God always protect our loved ones. Happy Thanksgiving.
You are strong, supportive, admirable, loving and understanding. Thank you for being my parents! Happy Thanksgiving, Mom and Dad.
Roses are red, violets are blue, Happy Thanksgiving from the bottom of my heart to you.
Sending good wishes to you this Thanksgiving! Good food that fills your table, Good health as you work hard, and Good times with family and friends. May you have all the best delights in life. Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving. As I take time to give thanks for many blessings in my life, I want to let you know how grateful I am that you are one of them.
May your apple and pumpkin pie be scrumptious and your Thanksgiving turkey tongue-tickling. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for the joy, love and kindness that you have expressed to me over the past year. I would like to wish all the very best in your life. Happy Thanksgiving!
There have been times when I haven’t thanked you for being there for me. I take this day to tell you how special you are and how great my life has become with you in it. Have a memorable Thanksgiving!
Let us remember the great times spent together, delicious turkey eaten and awesome clothes bought to celebrate this day. Have a great Thanksgiving!
Lucky should be my name, for I am blessed and thankful to have you in my life. Happy Thanksgiving!
May this Thanksgiving bring you good luck and prosperity. Let’s pray to God and thank him for the many blessings that he has bestowed upon us.
On this Thanksgiving day, let’s express our gratitude to our belts, which are going to work extra hard for us this day to keep our pants up. And let’s not forget to take a moment of silence for the belt’s forgotten brother: the suspenders. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you for being so understanding, for always having my back, and for being a true friend. And most of all I’m thankful I found you. Happy Thanksgiving!
You came into my life with a thousand blessings. I feel lucky all the time for having such a beautiful person in my life. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving Day!
Make this Thanksgiving holiday wonderful by having your families and relatives under one roof. I wish you all the best on this joyous day!
I wish that you are bestowed with good health, happiness, and all the best things in your life. Enjoy your Thanksgiving day with your loved ones!
Here comes another year of giving thanks for all the blessings we have received. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone celebrating. I hope you have a great year ahead.
Sending my warm wishes from home to home and heart to heart. Happy Thanksgiving! May this day be a beautiful reminder of the wonderful things in life.
Today is the time to be thankful, remember good times, and embrace those who enrich our lives. I’m thankful for a lot of things, but I’m most thankful for You! Happy Thanksgiving!
May the turkey and pumpkin pie never go to WAIST. Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving. From our table to yours, we’re wishing you a bounty of blessings today this holiday season.
Sending warm wishes for a joyful holiday surrounded by people who make life worth celebrating. Happy Thanksgiving day!
Happy Thanksgiving to you. Wishing you and your family a day to remember. One filled with laughter and joy, great conversation, with thankful hearts and a renewed appreciation for all that life has to offer.
Happy Thanksgiving! Sending a note your way to say that I hope you enjoy this delightful day and all it has to offer, especially the desserts!
Some say that nothing is better than a grateful heart. While that’s true, and I’m grateful, I think great friends and amazing food comes in at a close second. Cheers to all of the above. Happy Thanksgiving and may we spend many more together!
Wishing you the best things in the universe this Thanksgiving. Have a wonderful one!
The gift of wonderful friends and family is the nicest blessing of all. You are in my heart and prayers all year, and, especially during this special season. Happy Thanksgiving!
I wholeheartedly thank you for all the incredibly beautiful colours you bring into my world. Have a remarkable Thanksgiving!
30 Amazing Quotes and Thoughts on Thanksgiving
Funny Thanksgiving quotes for kids and adults never fail to crack everyone in the room up, while meaningful Happy Thanksgiving quotes for friends and family are profound and bring a smile to people’s faces. Here are 30 Thanksgiving thoughts and quotes that you’ll definitely want to post on social media or send to your loved ones.
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”- Oprah Winfrey
“Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips and shows itself in deeds.” – Theodore Roosevelt
“Best of all is it to preserve everything in a pure, still heart, and let there be for every pulse a thanksgiving, and for every breath a song.” - Konrad Von Gesner
“Cultivate the habit of being grateful for every good thing that comes to you, and to give thanks continuously. And because all things have contributed to your advancement, you should include all things in your gratitude.”- Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude.” – E.P. Powell
“I love Thanksgiving because it’s a holiday that is centred around food and family, two things that are of utmost importance to me.”- Marcus Samuelsson
“Give thanks not just on Thanksgiving Day, but every day of your life. Appreciate and never take for granted all that you have.” – Catherine Pulsifer
“Reflect upon your present blessings, of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes, of which all men have some.” – Charles Dickens
“Thanksgiving is one of my favourite days of the year because it reminds us to give thanks and to count our blessings. Suddenly, so many things become so little when we realize how blessed and lucky we are.” – Joyce Giraud
“Small cheer and great welcome make a merry feast.” - William Shakespeare
“To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funny bone.”- Reba McEntire
“Thanksgiving offers us an annual pause from the pace of life return to places we do not often visit and gather with people we do not often see.”- Jay Milbrandt
“Thanksgiving day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest men; but be careful that you do not take the day, and leave out the gratitude.”- E.P. Powell
"I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual."- Henry David Thoreau
“But see, in our open clearings, how golden the melons lie; Enrich them with sweets and spices, and give us the pumpkin-pie!” – Margaret Junkin Preston
“Remember God’s bounty in the year. String the pearls of His favour. Hide the dark parts, except so far as they are breaking out in light! Give this one day to thanks, to joy, to gratitude!” – Henry Ward Beecher
“When asked if my cup is half-full or half-empty my only response is that I am thankful I have a cup.” – Sam Lefkowitz
“Thanksgiving, man. Not a good day to be my pants.” – Kevin James
“The more my heart is parked in a place of thanksgiving and rejoicing, the less room I have for grumpiness.”- Lysa TerKeurst
“What we’re really talking about is a wonderful day set aside on the fourth Thursday of November when no one diets. I mean, why else would they call it Thanksgiving?” – Erma Bombeck
“We must find time to stop and thank the people who make a difference in our lives.”- John F. Kennedy
“Stand up, on this Thanksgiving Day, stand upon your feet. Believe in man. Soberly and with clear eyes, believe in your own time and place. There is not, and there never has been a better time or a better place to live in.” – Phillips Brooks
“Learn the lesson of thanksgiving. It is due to God, it is due to ourselves. Thanksgiving for the past makes us trustful in the present and hopeful for the future. What He has done is the pledge of what He will do.”- A. C. A. Hall
“Thanksgiving Day has a history attached to it. Like the Latin word ‘virtue,’ it is a history which runs through the entire life of a people.”- William Adams
“One of the ways we express our thanksgiving to God is by treating others with gratitude and kindness.” Dr David Jeremiah
“Thanksgiving is a special day, a day we share the joy. We come before a lavish meal, one we quite enjoy.”- Julie Hebert
“A day for Thanksgiving was set aside as a holiday so that we, as a nation, could collectively give thanks to God for all of His blessings - to express our gratitude for His love and protection and provision.”- Warren B. Smith
“The unthankful heart… discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!”- Henry Ward Beecher
“Thanksgiving, after all, is a word of action.”- W. J. Cameron
“Appreciation can change a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary.” – Margaret Cousins
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Preventive Measures for Accidents in Toddlers
Parents must childproof the house, when there is a growing toddler at home. There are some injuries and accidents that a child is prone to, the most dangerous ones being electric shocks, eye injuries and puncture wounds. It is important to be well-aware of the preventive steps to avoid any mishap and also have knowledge of the treatment that follows any unfortunate incident.
There are many common injuries and accidents which toddlers are vulnerable to. Cuts and scrapes, bumps and bruises, are common reasons for toddlers to cry. However, there are some more injuries which parents need to be careful about. Electric shocks, puncture wounds and eye injuries are some accidents which can harm your child severely.
Accidents Toddlers are Prone to and Ways to Deal with them
Electric Shocks
If a child touches any source of electric current, either by his finger, foot or mouth - the current flows through his body. It can cause a split-second sensation, a serious injury or a burn, depending upon how long it was held on to and the type of current.
Some electric shocks are minor and do not cause long-term damage. However, the current which is strong, can enter the child’s body at one point and leave at another, damaging all the tissues on its way.
A child who suffers an electric shock may get skin burns, muscle contractions, headache, weakness, numbness or tingling, hearing impairments, etc. A bigger shock may leave the child unconscious, may stop his breathing, may give cardiac arrest, or even damage his brain and organs. Sometimes, it causes death too.
Immediate Action and Treatments
If you happen to observe your child getting a shock, then immediately shut of the mains or remove the fuse. If you are unable to do so, then try to break the connection of your child from the current by using nonmetallic substances like wooden objects. If he is not breathing, give him a CPR and call for emergency immediately.
At times, the child may get burns on the skin due to shock. If the burns are very minor you can apply ointments or ice and take him to the doctor. If not then take him to the emergency immediately.
Preventive Measures
Till your child learns to stay away from electrical objects, cover them with plug covers and place furniture in front of them, wherever possible, which cannot be moved by your child.
Replace frayed wires at your home, if any.
Ensure all electrical cords are out of your child’s reach.
Don’t let him go out to play or swim during lightening.
Ensure all appliances at home are labelled by Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Unplug electrical appliances when not in use.
Watch over for electrical poles and downed wires when you are out with your child.
Eye Injury
The most common eye injury is when some foreign particle gets into the eye of your little one. In such a scenario, the immediate step is to ask him not to rub his eye. This would prevent him from scratching his cornea, which is the surface layer of an eye. Make your child blink several times to dislodge the particle. If it still doesn’t go, wash your hands, pull your child’s lower eyelid slightly down and the upper eyelid slightly up to see if you can locate the particle. If it has got embedded in the eye, you may need expert help. Take your child to the doctor immediately.
Treatment
If you see the object floating in the eye, gently remove it with a cotton swab or use an edge of a clean cloth.
If this doesn’t help, try to wash the eye gently with light splashes of luke-warm water.
Preventive Measures
90% of the eye injuries can be prevented. The common reasons for which children procure eye injuries are mishandling of toys, falling from beds, stairs or some other furniture, pokes with tools like pencils or forks, coming in contact with harmful chemicals like paint and cleansers, and even automobile accidents. You must childproof your home in order to avoid such malicious accidents. Remove hazards which could be dangerous for your toddler or keep them out of his reach.
When to Seek Expert Help
When the child's vision turns doubled or blurry.
When he feels constant irritation in his eye.
When he gets bothered by light or if it causes pain in the eye.
When his one eye does not function like the other one.
When pupil of one eye attains a size different than that of the other one.
Puncture Wounds
Puncture wounds refer to deep wounds that are caused by sharp objects like a nail, piece of wood or metal. They are usually not very serious, but may require treatment from a physician. They are also vulnerable to infections as germs and dirt can settle in the tissue through the deep wounded surface. Your immediate response should be to see if it is a serious injury and you need to seek medical aid. Ensure that you wash your hands thoroughly before examining the wound as they may carry germs which are likely to get transferred to the injured tissues.
Treatment
Wash the area with Savlon/Dettol and rinse for five minutes at least.
Take the child to emergency room, if you feel your child needs immediate and proper medical attention.
Also, try to stop the bleeding with a swab of cotton, however, if this does not help, take him to a doctor immediately.
In other cases, when bleeding is normal, apply antibacterial ointment after cleaning and then cover it with a clean bandage. In case the toddler complains of pain, give him an appropriate dose of acetaminophen.
In case your child is not up-to-date with the tetanus shots, he needs them without a delay. This is because an open and deep wound makes him vulnerable to a serious infection caused by the bacteria that can easily enter through the wound.
In certain cases, the doctor also gives human tetanus immune globulin shots to the toddler. This one has antibodies that keep the toddler away from tetanus infection.
Preventive Measures
Childproofing the house is important; this includes covering sharp objects and keeping them away from the toddler’s reach.
Ensure all drawers with sharp edges or pointed tools like knives are at a safe distance from the child.
Make sure he does not roam around barefoot in his house
If there are any jagged pieces of a recently broken plate or glass, keep the child away from that area and clean it thoroughly.
With these easy preventive measures, your little one can stay away from harmful injuries. While implementing these changes in your home is important, it is also essential to know about the treatment and keep a first-aid box handy so that you can act efficiently when your child faces any such problem. Read more
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