Summer time is the best time of the year for any kid! Long summer vacation, no homework, plenty of time to play outdoors and lazy summer afternoons spent taking a nap. However, for parents its also a worrisome time ensuring they don’t stay away too much in the sun and fall ill. And its this contradicting thought process that can play a real spoilsport for kids.

So what’s the way out of this real tricky situation? Actually, most of the time kids get cranky only when they are bored and have nothing good to do. The best way to keep the child engaged – whether indoors or outdoors is to ensure they are never too bored for the activity they are engaged in!

Here are some simple options to keep kids engaged and happy in the summer months:

• Plan to invite friends over and take turns to arrange activities for kids at different homes.
• Do not repeat games & activities over and over again – children tend to get bored very quickly
• Have rewards for the activities you plan, children love competitions
• Take time off to spend time with kids, kids alone at home is the recipe for boredom and disaster
• Have definite outdoor playing hours – and make it reward-based
• Plan activities around food & treats
• Encourage children towards literary activities as a break from physical activities as well
  
  

Children love variety and they love your involvement. So long as you’re spending time with them and doing a wide variety of things – indoors or outdoors, children are more likely to stay happy than grumpy!

If hectic week days are a ubiquitous feature of urban living, the desire to escape over the weekend to a place far away from the city’s hustle & noise is also universal. RBD Stillwaters is perfectly located to help you escape into the wild that surrounds the city of Bangalore and immerse yourself in some weekend tranquility. Here are five of the best weekend spots from Bangalore that are sure to give you rest & rejuvenation:

• Kabini River Lodge: It’s the perfect getaway for nature lovers located at a four hour drive from Stillwaters. An early morning start on a Saturday morning gives you ample time to explore some of the finest wildlife surroundings. Located at the foothills of the Western Ghats, this weekend destination is ideal to escape during the summer months.
  
  
• Nagarhole Wildlife Sanctuary: Another perfect setting for those who wish to explore nature & the wildlife. Located at a five hour long drive, this destination is perfect for that extended weekends. A variety of wildlife and breathtaking natural landscapes give you the perfect getaway from the concrete jungles that our cities have turned into! There are some great options for food and stay making it an ideal weekend hotspot.
  
  
• Cauvery Adventure Camp: For the thrill seekers amongst us, Cauvery Adventure Camp provides the ideal spot to explore your own wild side. Located at a mere two hour drive from Bangalore, this place gives you options for trekking, nature camping and wildlife spotting. For those inclined for a little more sedate outing, there’s always the option to go fishing.
  
  
• Barapole River Rafting: Take adventure to a whole new level with some heart thumping river rafting at Barapole in Coorg. Located just 250 kms from Bangalore, Barapole is one of the lesser known but exciting destinations for river rafting. Set on the banks of the Kithu Kakathu River, this river rafting stress contains class 2 to class 4 rapids to give you some truly adrelenin-rush moments.
  
  
• Wonderla, Ramagara: For those who wish to stay closer to the city and still have a sense of adventure – Wonderla Amusement Park is the perfect weekend destination. Located just an hour from Bangalore, Wonderla is one of the finest amusement & adventure destinations in India. There’s something for everyone in here and you have all the modern facilities to make sure you never miss the urban comforts.