make your child climb trees or take a dip in the pool norbert rego explores ways to keep kids busy this summerworried that another summer holiday is around the corner and the tv is going to take over your life get that remote into your hands tell your kids that they should be enjoying every moment dr nirmala rao mumbaibased psychiatrist says vacation is that time of the year children look forward to leaving parents worried about hours spent watching tv or surfing the net these are great knowledge pools but their illeffects are many parents should focus on inculcating habits which bring children closer to nature or get them involved in household choresin a nuclear setup with both parents working it may be difficult to coordinate a holiday for the entire family many parents take turns to be with their kids in most cases parents take the easy way out get their kids enrolled in tuition classes even during holidays how about introducing your child to a whole new world right within the four walls of your home dont lose heart if you couldnt manage to go on that muchdesired holiday abroad there is so much to do at home monarose pereira author of childrens books advises spending time with the family storytelling and gardening together help them bond activities like reading singing and indoor games can be great for moulding your childs mental makeupindoor activities also encourage the creative spirit at home see how much fun your kids have as you paint together or do their school projects along with them teach them innovate ways of cutting vegetables to be used later for block painting let them see the fun side of rustling up a snack or dessert if theres a pet at home the kid can simply take the responsibility of grooming and bedding studies suggest that if children have more holidays in short intervals the overall school performance enhances dust that old carrom board and take off for a picnic to the nearby woods says dr rahul nagpal of max healthcare new delhi in a competitive world the child seems to be in a state of permanent mental and physical exhaustion a repetitive routine can lead to lifestyle and infective diseases short breaks are important niteen karkare a childrens tour operator says children should climb trees and hills pluck mangoes pick gooseberries take a dip in the pool savour traditional recipes and mix with people give them a holistic vacation where they get to experience traditional values make your child discover a whole new world of science through experiments or learn manners and etiquettes kavita chopra of eurokids mumbai says make them do something exciting theatre mimicry dramatics or puppet making itll show them wonderful ways to express their creativity