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How to create a fun house!

A recent Gallup poll says 96 percent of people say family is the most important thing in their lives. So how do you create a happy family? By creating a happy home. Donna Bozzo author of the book, What The Fun?! 427 Simple Ways To Have Fantastic Family Fun tells us one way to do that is to set your house up for family fun with what she calls FUN ZONES.

Facts:

Depression in teens is on a swift rise, and get this- it’s attributed to a decline in play in childhood, according to research just released by San Diego State University.

According to the American Journal of Play, social play allows children to become more creative and more adept at explaining meaning verbally, more successful at manipulating different symbol systems, and more confident when experimenting with new activities.

Both a Sesame Workshop study and a large study by the American Psychological Association found when children feel their parents enjoy them and play with them, it helps them build a resilient brain architecture.Create Fun Zones at Home

What is a Fun Zone? It’s a place designated for fun-all set up and ready to go. By creating fun zones, not only will your children have fun with you, they will be more apt to have friends over-a fantastic way to really be a part of your children’s lives.An Art Room

I love a destruction-proof art space in the junkiest corner of your house. And you don’t have to spend a ton on super fancy art supplies. I say save up those egg containers and jelly jars. Make a batch of homemade Playdoh — and find creative and fun ways to turn them into art.

A Science Lab

A place for thinking and tinking with cool and simple science objects like magnets, baking soda + vinegar. Or grow little plants in an egg carton container. Lab coats and goggles make it feel more official!Costume Corner

What little one doesn’t love to dress up? You are all ready for a show with a Dress Up Corner.Music Room

Great for teens. Create a fun music space in your house – you don’t need a ton of room with digital music equipment like Beat Buddy and Jam Stick or maybe it’s karaoke. I say really make it a rocker’s space by letting the kids graffiti that basement or garage wall having their friends sign when they come over to jam.Outdoor Spaces – Work The Driveway!

Work the warmer weather and turn your driveway into a fun zone. Turn it into a bowling alley one night with Glo Bowl or even a Drive In Movie with a projector and an inflatable screen from Gemmy! Line up the lawn chairs, pop the popcorn and invite the neighbors!

For more simple ideas for fantastic family fun pick upWhat The Fun?! 427 Simple Ways To Find Fantastic Family Fun in bookstores everywhere! Good idea for parents who want to be all ready for the long summer break with the kiddos.