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The teenage years are so awesome to try out anything at all!
Have them experiment with something they enjoy while juggling other commitments with theseproductive activities for teenagers.
The important thing is that they attempt to learn these life skills.
Learning how to balance productive pastimes with obligations in a fun way is such an essential life skill.
The bonus is dancing is good for your mental health as well!
Read a book
Is there anything better than getting lost in a good book?
Reading helps improve critical thinking, imagination, and reading and writing skills in general.
As they experience different mediums, encourage them to keep notes in ajournal like this.
Learn to crochet
Crocheting and knitting are seeing a rise in popularity again, and I think its lovely.
This journalis a great beginning one to work out of.
Do your laundry
Another essential skill that is vital for a growing teenagerdoing laundry!
Let them watch you do the first couple of roundsthrough the washer, dryer, and foldingand then switch!
Let them work on it, and if they want you to, help them edit it.
Bake something
Baking is a very sweet and productive activity, literally!
Heres a great beginner cookbookabout desserts.
Get your drivers license
One of the most productive things on the list is getting their drivers license.
Adding a driver to the family structure is huge and simplifies schedules.
Create a Youtube channel
Do they have a beloved hobby they are very familiar with?
Suggest that they create a YouTube channelwith any parameters that make sense for your family.
Your teen must coordinate, plan, and communicate to pull off the marathon.
Movie marathons are perfect forteen birthday partiestoo!
Learn a new card game
In our house, we love a new card game.
Even better, use this new card game as a funparty gamewith your friends!
This also makes a super funsleepover ideafor you and your friends!
Make individual ones or a family one, whatever your teen is interested in!
Facetime with a friend
Facetime and video calls have changed our lives for the better!
If your teen has friends or family farther away, encourage them to call those loved ones regularly.
While you are enjoying the outdoors, try theseoutdoor game ideas!
Food is a beautiful and natural teaching tool; its an excellent bonus that its pretty much all delicious.
Having a teen in that mindset and them doing it regularly will translate into other parts of their life.
Rearrange your bedroom
I was definitely one of those very specific kids who did this in their time regularly.
Organize your room
Again, one of those kids who loved organizing my room on any given week.
It helped declutter my mind as well as my literal space.
They may also realize they want to be featured or work in a museum someday.
This activity is perfect for the adventure-seeking, problem-solving teens in your life.
YouTube or any social media has become such an incredible teaching resource.
This matis excellent and comes in such cute patterns!
Whatever the subject, your kid will think critically, actively listen, and maybe even learn something new!
Ride a bike
Riding a bike is both a joy and a workout!
They can also understand that taking the time to do it yourself feels satisfying and accomplished.
They could do it for fun, as a way to make presents, or just to experiment.
Constructive one-on-one time is just as cherished as a fun time with your pet.
This activity can produce beautiful images and acquainting your kid aware of their surroundings.
Trythis disposable cameraorthis fun polaroid one.
Here are some of our favoriteseeds,tools, andpots.
Help them look for resources, let them do the paperwork, and guide them if needed.
Connect with family
The importance of family is everything, whether its your given or chosen one.
Have them construct a family tree or have regular conversations about the family.
When keeping regular tabs on one another, showcase to your teen that its what helps a person grow.
Take a break
This last idea sounds a bit counterintuitive, but stick with me!
So, dont be afraid to encourage your child to recognize when to say no or take a break.
Looking for a fun way to unwind and have some fun at the same time?
These hilariousprank call ideasare a must!
