Does This Sound Familiar?
- Do you feel guilty every time you hand over the tablet just to get 10 minutes of peace?
- Are you tired of hearing “I’m bored!” five minutes after screen time ends?
- Do you wish you had a go-to list of activities that actually work when the kids are climbing the walls?
- Have you tried Pinterest-perfect activities only to spend hours prepping something your kids lose interest in after 2 minutes?
- Do you worry your children are missing out on the kind of childhood adventures you remember?
- Are you exhausted from constantly battling over screen time limits?
If you’re nodding along thinking …
“Yes! That’s me!”
… you’re in the right place!
Here’s What This Ebook Will Do For You:
Bonuses!
When you grab your copy today, you’ll also get these 4 incredible bonus resources (worth £15+):
#1: Adventure Journal for Kids
A printable journal template so your children can capture memories, draw pictures, and rate each adventure. Perfect for encouraging reflection, storytelling, and writing skills while making activities feel extra special.
#2: Screen-Free Emergency Ideas Cheat Sheet
Your lifesaver for those “I’m bored!” moments when you need inspiration FAST. Includes no-prep activities, zero-equipment outdoor ideas, and 5-minute creative starters. Print it, stick it on the fridge, and never be caught off guard again.
#3: 99-Day Tracker
A visual progress tracker your kids will love. Tick off, colour in, or add stickers as you complete each adventure. Builds momentum and keeps the whole family motivated to try new screen-free activities.
#4: Seasonal Activity Checklists
Four printable seasonal guides (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) so you always know exactly what to do based on the weather and time of year. No more wondering “what should we do today?”
What’s Inside the Ebook?
This isn’t just a random list of activities. This is a carefully organized guide with 99 activities split into three main categories:
Outdoor Adventures
From nature treasure maps to seasonal spotter hunts, these activities get your kids outside, exploring, and burning off energy – without needing fancy equipment or perfect weather.
Indoor Adventures
Rainy day? No problem. These indoor explorer missions, obstacle courses, and family challenges keep kids entertained when you’re stuck inside – no screens required.
Creative & Crafty Fun
From nature paintbrushes to leaf printing, these hands-on creative projects encourage imagination and self-expression. Most use materials you already have at home.
Every activity is designed to be:
- Quick to set up (because you don’t have time for complicated prep)
- Flexible (adapt them to your child’s age and interests)
- Actually fun (these are real activities tested by real kids – including my own three boys)
Why Should You Even Care About Screen Time?
Look, I’m not here to shame anyone. We all use screens – they’re part of modern life. But here’s the thing…
Excessive screen time is linked to:
- Sleep problems and difficulty concentrating
- Reduced physical activity and outdoor play
- Less face-to-face social interaction
- Decreased creativity and imagination
And as parents, we FEEL it, don’t we?
The guilt. The worry. The nagging feeling that our kids are missing out on something important.
But here’s the good news: You don’t need to ban screens completely. You just need better alternatives that are easy to implement and actually work.
That’s exactly what this ebook gives you.
Why Should You Act NOW?
Every day you wait is another day of:
- Screen time battles
- Boredom complaints
- Missed opportunities for real connection with your kids
- Guilt about how much time they’re spending on devices
Your kids are only young once. These years fly by faster than you think.
The memories you create TODAY are the ones they’ll carry forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
About the Author
Hi, I’m Bec – mum of three boys (ages 8, 11, and 13) and founder of Northants Families.
I’ll be completely honest with you: I’m in the thick of the screen time battle too.
Like most parents, I’ve found myself handing over devices more times than I’d like to admit. The guilt is real. The worry about what they’re missing out on? Even more real.
That’s why I created this guide.
I spent months researching and curating activities that actually work for busy families – the kind that don’t require hours of prep or a Pinterest-perfect setup. Activities that get kids engaged without the usual “I’m bored” complaints five minutes later.
This isn’t a collection of activities my family has perfected. It’s a resource I created because I NEEDED it. And if I need it, I know other Northamptonshire parents need it too.
Through Northants Families, I help hundreds of local parents find things to do with their kids every single week. I know what works, what doesn’t, and what busy mums actually have time for.
This ebook is my answer to the screen time problem we’re all facing.
You don’t need to be the perfect parent. You just need options that are actually doable. And that’s exactly what these 99 activities give you.
Ready to reclaim family time and create real memories with your kids?
Click the button below to get instant access to all 99 activities plus the 4 bonus resources.