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The next time you find yourself waiting with your child, whether it's in a doctor's office or restaurant, in a line somewhere or in the car, take full advantage of those spare moments.
It only takes a minute to do something creative and have a bit of fun. No child can ever really be bored once you teach him or her how easy it is to stay entertained and amused.
Here are some ideas you and your children can use to pass the time memorably, strengthen the creative muscles and share a laugh or two. Most are adaptable from preschool through elementary school age _ and beyond _ simply by using a more sophisticated vocabulary.
_ Make up stories about ...
Source: HighBeam Research, Waiting games: Make the most of spare moments.