It’s the summer holidays, which means at some point this week you’ll find yourself muttering “what the hell are we going to do today?” while staring blankly into the fridge like it holds the answer.

Don’t worry. I’ve got you.

Below are 6 very achievable activities to do with kids of any age (attention spans may vary). None of them require you to be an expert. Trust me, I’ve botched every single one of these at some point….but that’s kind of the point.

It’s not about getting it right. It’s about showing up, trying something new together, and watching your kids light up when something - anything - actually lands. Because once it does? You’re the hero mate.

Here’s Round One of Outside Kids’ Summer Survival Series. Six ideas to buy you some time, make some memories, and remind your kids that you’re still the fun one.