“Mum! I’m boredddddd.”

If you’ve already heard this phrase – or a variation of it – more times than you can shake a stick at recently, you’ve come to the right place.

Chris Sharman, a children’s activity expert and founder of Kidztivity, suggests movement is often the one thing that helps kids get out of a slump and can “turn things around”.

But sometimes when you’re trying to work or doing a million other jobs around the house, it can be hard to find the creativity to come up with something for them to do.

While there’s an argument for letting kids be bored – psychiatrist Dr Carl Marci says letting your kids figure out how to keep boredom at bay could be more beneficial than stepping in for them – sometimes you just need them to stop moaning for a bit, in which case Sharman has shared some handy tips.

“Movement doesn’t just burn energy. It resets the brain, sparks joy, and helps kids feel more like themselves again,” said the activity pro.

Here are five quick, movement-based resets that take five........

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