Top Five Ways to Beat Boredom

If you live in the USA, you probably don’t get enough maternity leave to get bored, but if you’ve decided to work from home or not work for the time being, though, you may find yourself feeling at loose ends, needing to get out and have some adult conversation or experiences. The trouble being that you’re on a budget and can’t afford a babysitter. Here are the top five ways for you and the baby to get out without breaking the budget.

5. Go to the movies. The Reel Moms program has special screening for parents with little babies in tow. Loews’ progrma is much hyped, but many independent cinemas have been running matinees for parents with babies for several years.

4. Go to the library. Little babies are often too young for reading programs, but becoming familiar with the environment and staff will help your child adapt to the programs when s/he is old enough to attend. Not to mention, books are a great form of escapism for you too.

3. Join a stroller-walking group. Take those daily walks as part of a social group or exercise program.
2. Volunteer. Many organizations pair shut-ins or people in rest homes with volunteer visitors. You and your baby couldbe the highlight of a senior’s day.

1. Join a mommy-baby group at a local church, temple or community centre. New mothers need each other and, once crawling starts, babies need each other too.