14 Fun Weekend Hobbies to Bond with Your Teens and Tweens

Parenting is challenging, especially when dealing with moody kids who don’t know how to bond with them. It’s even more challenging to bond when you don’t know what activities they are interested in or how they’ll react to different things. But don’t you worry; we’ve figured out the perfect weekend hobbies that aren’t only parent-friendly but will also interest your kids and let them have fun:

DIY Home Projects

It’s never too late to get your kids started on home projects. While this might not align with every kid’s interests, letting yours tag along to DIY home projects will change their minds and teach them valuable skills, too. DIY home projects might not sound like a kid-friendly idea, but if you’re carefully supervising, you’ll have some savvy DIY’ers at home.

Baking

If making baked goods is your love language, why not spread the love? Baking isn’t just a great stress reliever; it’s a great life skill to help your kids in adulthood. Not only will they be able to pop out delicious desserts, but they will be encouraged to be independent and creative. Plus, who doesn’t love snacking on cookie dough (think of it as an added perk)?

Science Experiment

If you’ve got curious Georges as kids, doing science projects together is one way to satisfy them. Now, we realize your kids might be too young to experiment themselves, so you can tag along and ensure they stay cautious. Encouraging your kids to do science experiments together will boost creativity, promote growth, and teach them healthy ways to navigate curiosity.

Building A Model Kit

Here’s why we recommend building a model kit with your kids on the weekends: it could be a fun tradition. Your kids will look forward to working with you on the weekends and will learn how to handle things carefully. Besides, it’s also pretty fun seeing the completed model as remarkable decor.

Board Game Tournaments

Is it even family bonding without throwing a board game in the mix? Sure, board games start out pretty boring, but you can spice things up by offering fun prizes like reduced chores for the week. You don’t have to stick to a single board game; buy a couple of different board games and rotate them at every turn.

Geocaching

We realize this might not be your ordinary family bonding hobby, but that’s exactly why we recommend it. Geocaching is a fun outdoor recreational activity in which you try to locate caches using a GPS. It’s a fun activity that gets you out of the house with kids and teaches them wondrous things about nature.

Family Book Club

You don’t need to do something rowdy to get the kids bonding. Cozying up in a corner with a book is enough to keep you and the kids together, especially when you’re a family of bookworms. Rotate books weekly/monthly, allow your kids to choose their favorite books, and spend the weekends discussing your favorite part of the novel.

Pottery Class

Who doesn’t like playing in the dirt? But with pottery, you get the fun of simultaneously getting your hands dirty and the satisfaction of the slime-like. Pottery is a great way to encourage children to learn unique and rare skills. It also teaches them precision and control, making their movements more dexterous and cautious. Lastly, seeing family vases perched on the countertop is always fun.

Video Games

Most parents think video games are a waste of time and energy, but this only holds them back from bonding with their kids. Video games boost creativity and energy and encourage children to think out of the box. They’re also one of the few hobbies your kids will be eager to start with you (and yes, we mean moody teenagers, too). It’s the perfect hobby to unwind and bond with the kids.

Learning A New Language

If you’d like your children to pick up a hobby that brings out their creative side and encourages them to be independent, we recommend learning a new language. Nobody will feel bad about being left out since the whole family will be learning it together. Your kids won’t just learn a new language; they’ll also learn to accommodate others and become more considerate grownups.

Gardening Together

Gardening is such a relaxing and enjoyable way to spend your weekends with your kids. Start with something easy, like planting herbs or flowers, so they can see how their effort turns into something real and beautiful. It’s also the perfect chance to talk about how important it is to care for the environment.

Origami Creations

Origami is a simple yet exciting activity to try with your kids. Start by folding paper into basic shapes like cranes and then move on to more detailed designs as they get the hang of it. It’s not just fun—it’s a great way to help them focus and improve their hand coordination. You can even make it a little competition to see who can create the most interesting shapes.

Bike Rides

If your kids are younger and desperately need to release their pent-up energy, try biking. Bike rides are one of the best ways to explore the neighborhood and the surrounding areas; you’ll be able to explore trails, interact with nature, and appreciate the environment. It’s also a great way to stay in shape so you and your kids can pursue a healthy lifestyle.

Scrapbooking

Try scrapbooking if you’d rather go for a calm, low-effort hobby that won’t cost much. Paste stickers, receipts, or even bits and pieces of your kids’ drawings on pages. You can even ask the kids to write heartfelt notes to look upon when you’re older fondly. It’s fun and will encourage the kids to hold on to cherishing memories.

More For You

Speaking of fun, you can also book a mini vacation to a new city nearby your home and spend some quality time together. There are many family-friendly destinations that offer unlimited fun for people of all ages.

This article was first published on RB ITALIA Blog.