When Gaming Goes on Timeout: Creative Gifts for Screen-Loving Kids
I have a 10-year-old and a 14-year-old who are glued to their screens and not exactly delightful once the gaming ends. Starting in January, we’re taking a break from electronics, so gifting them video games or accessories this Christmas feels pointless (and maybe a little cruel). When I asked them for gift ideas that aren’t gaming-related, their big suggestions were ear buds and a Pokémon plush. I’m looking for creative, fun options that don’t involve screens but still feel like a win for everyone—ideas. Let’s face it, pulling the plug on their beloved electronics is going to make you feel like the Grinch—but hey, tough love builds character, right? You need gifts that keep their minds (and hands) busy, make them laugh, and don’t require a screen. Here’s a mix of sarcastic humor and solid ideas for gifts that might just survive the Great Screen Ban of 2024. A DIY Fort Kit ( Hint: There’s no WiFi in a blanket fort. ) These kits come with poles and connectors to create epic fortress...
