How To Be a Fun Mom? 48 Easy Ideas!

Want to be a more playful parent? Wondering how to be a fun mom even when you are tired and stressed? Here’re 48 ways to spend time with your kids. Inject some fun into your relationships. Kids love it when adults are silly with them.

When was the last time you had a good laugh with your kids?

I mean full-blown, belly-hurting, can hardly breathe kind of laughter?

Even as adults, my kids often say something so unexpected and hilarious that we laugh until we cry.

Those moments feel wonderful.

We, Moms, Are Busy!

Do you feel you don’t have enough hours in the day to spend with your family?

You’re not alone. I get emails from parents all asking the same thing: how can I spend time with family on top of everything else I have to do?

We juggle jobs, run the household, and ferry kids to school, appointments, and activities. We know we need to spend time with family.

So, you’re wondering how to be a fun mom and spend time with your kids? I’m here to tell you that it’s not as daunting as it may seem. Balancing responsibilities with fun may feel like walking a tightrope. Still, it’s about embracing those small, precious moments with your little ones.

Some Good News For Stressed-Out Moms

I have some good news, mama! A recent study discovered that 12 minutes of meaningful connection with your kids daily is all it takes.

Here’s a mom tip. You don’t have to plan extravagant outings or spend a fortune on toys and games. Sometimes, it’s as simple as taking 12 minutes out of your day at home to put on a fun mom hat and sing a silly song, make goofy faces, or chat about the highlights of their day. Your kids will love it, and you’ll find it also makes you happy. What could be better?

Make time for laughter

Let’s face it we can all use some crazy silly in our life. Sure, there is a time to be serious, but we also need to laugh. Laughter does wonders for families and is so good for us.

Perhaps most importantly, laughter binds us together. It’s like relationship glue. There is an instant connection when friends or family members share something funny. And children love it when adults are silly with them.

And when your children feel connected, they are more likely to cooperate with you. How’s that for an easy parenting win!

Moms Just Want To Have Fun

As parents, it is easy to lose sight of our silly side. But we really want to have fun, don’t we? Have you ever found yourself wondering how can I be more fun?

I want you to know that you have permission to be silly and have fun with your kids.

It’s OK To Want Fun

So today, put aside the learning- and the to-do list- and the work – just for a little while. Go do something goofy with your family. If you need some inspiration, just follow your kid’s lead. Children are naturally goofy, and laughter comes easily to them. Here are my suggestions.

48 Easy Ways To Be A Fun Mom Again

How can you be a more fun mom? Here are 47 ideas to get you started.

How To Be a Fun Mom If You Only Have a Few Minutes

Only got a few minutes to spare? No worries! Here are a few ideas that you can use to inject a fun-filled moment or two into your day.

1. Cut oranges into eight pieces. Eat the orange leaving the peel intact. Cut notches along one edge of the peel. Careful place it in your mouth so the white side is showing. Then show everyone your big toothy grin.
2. Give your child a long, long bear hug – wrap your arms around them and squeeze them tight as you make funny sounds.
3. Say the whole alphabet while burping (I know, but kids love it). Will you try one letter per burp, or see how many letters you can say with a long belch?
4. Challenge your family to see if they can lick their elbow. I’m told that some people can actually do this! I don’t know if it is true, but watching others try is fun! I can’t do it, by the way!
5. Want to know how to be a fun mom? Jokes are your secret weapon. Tell a joke, and you instantly transform into a fun mom! As far as kids are concerned, the punnier, the better. 🙂 We’ve got a bunch of punny jokes for you.
6. Become the tickle monster! Wriggle your fingers and chase your children around the house. You don’t actually have to tickle them to make them laugh. The anticipation will get those giggles going.
7. When you give your children a good night kiss, suck in your cheeks and make smacking noises with your lips. My dad often did this when he put me to bed, which always made me laugh. It’s one of my fondest memories.
8. Speak in a silly voice.
9. Put love notes or jokes for your kids where they can find them.

How To Be A Fun Mom If You Have 15 Minutes To Spare

The following section has some fun ideas that will take about 15 minutes.

First of all, try our play activity cards. We got 36 cards with simple play activities to enjoy. The activities do not require any preparation or special materials, so you can get going immediately. All activities are kid tested. You get your own set here.

Here are some other ideas.

10. Take pictures of your kids being goofy and making silly faces. My boys loved hamming it up for the camera.

11. Play a game of dares. Kids LOVE dares. Check out our list of epic dares here.
12. Have a pillow fight. Pick up a pillow and hit one of your kids lightly. No one will resist the challenge.
13. Provide napkins and make Mr. Napkin Heads. Need to know how? Watch Jude Law demonstrate the technique in this clip from the fabulous movie The Holiday. You can also find it here.

14. Build a fort together. It can be an outside one made with sticks and tarps (we got some great ones here) or a blanket fort in your living room. Make a sign and a password!
15. Create a silly walk. And, of course, I can’t mention silly walks without providing a link to the classic Monty Python Silly Walk Skit.

16. Turn up the music and have a dance party! This is something the whole family can enjoy. Show off your dance moves. Your kids will love it!
17. Just play with your kids. Teach them to play marbles or Jax, enjoy clapping games, or skip rope. Find a grassy hill and roll down it. You can find over 100 suggestions here.
18. Play funny word games like Would You Rather, Never Have I Ever, or Fishbowl.

Fun Activities For Family Nights, Weekends, and Vacations

Our final section contains ideas that take longer than 15 minutes. They are perfect for family nights, weekends, and vacations.

To Enjoy Outdoors

19. Place a large container in the garden, and fill it with water, some sponges, and water blasters. Arm yourself with a hose. Call your children outside, and hit them with water the minute they step out.
20. Get messy! Kids love making mud pies, going wild with paint, or splashing in puddles. We’ve also got a huge collection of messy science experiments here.
21. Visit the library together. It is a wonderful place! Choose a movie, find an audiobook, enjoy some comic books, play with the toys, and get as many books as you can carry.
22. Make ice cream in a bag. It is really fun and pretty impressive too!
23. Play with a frisbee, launch a kite, or go for a walk.
24. Gather a bunch of natural materials and make a fairy house.
25. Try making a nature mandala or some land art.
26. Fold an origami paper boat and find a place to sail them.
27. Do you have a fire pit at home? Why not try cooking something over it?
28. Try nature journaling with your kids.
29. Bubbles are always fun, and we’ve got many activities to try.

To Enjoy Indoors

30. Make Chocolate Mustache Pops and use them as photo props for a batch of silliness before eating them.
31. Make Love Clips. Who can find the silliest place to put them?
32. Play a silly game like “Cross the Floor.” Choose a point A and a point B. Challenge everyone to travel from one point to another without putting their feet on the floor. You can use other body parts to slither, slide, roll across the floor, or find things to walk on.
33. Try some new things. For example, how about secret codes? Learn some simple ciphers and send messages to each other.
34. Read a book or listen to one.
35. Make slime together. We’ve got some instructions here.
36. Play music together. Join Spotify and create a family playlist. You can get a free account if you don’t mind the ads.
37. A road trip or car ride can become the perfect time to connect with silliness and fun. Roar out silly songs, tell jokes, and play car games.
38. Try doing an art project together. We have a collection of art projects to help you get to know your kids better.
39. Make and model outrageous hats.
40. Break out your favorite board game and enjoy!.
41. If you have time, make your own board game. It is a fun activity.
42. Try some glow-in-the-dark activities. It never fails to impress!
43. Try some science As a bonus, this will also make you a cool mom!
44. Kids love friendship bracelets. Learn some new patterns and make them together. We’ve got a collection of easy designs to try.
45. Print off some comic strip templates and make a comic. Find step-by-step instructions here.
46. Learn how to draw some adorable animals.
47. Try some simple crafts. We’ve loads of ideas.
48. Cook something with your kids. Try our easy recipes.

Your Kids Will Remember

I’m sure your day is busy, and your to-do list is never-ending. But I also know this. Being a better parent starts with giving our kids just 15 minutes of our undivided attention each day. Your kids will love having fun with you, and you’ll enjoy being a fun mommy.

My boys are now adults. Want to know what they reminisce about the most? The times we were all silly together. Want to make memories that stick? Try being silly with your kids.

All it takes are a few minutes of fun to make a lasting impact on your kids. Playing and goofing around is an easy way to spend time with your kids. Why not take advantage of it?

I hope our fun mom ideas have helped you figure out some easy ways to be a fun mom. Can you create a little bit of silliness every day? It doesn’t matter what you do, have fun! Enjoy the laughter. Cherish the connections it brings.

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