Linn County STAND Students Offer Top 10 Holiday Activities with Teens

Looking forward to spending time with your teen during the holiday break, but not sure what to do? Check out this list of teen-approved ideas from the Linn County STAND Youth Council.

Looking forward to spending time with your teen during the holiday break, but not sure what to do? Check out this list of teen-approved ideas from the Linn CountySTAND Youth Council. Bonus: Spending time with your teen is not only fun, it can help you maintain a healthy relationship and set your teen up for success in life.

Top 10 Holiday Activities with your Teen from the Linn County STAND Youth Council

1. Plan a movie night or watch a game together with your favorite snack.
2. Have a family game night
3. Have a gingerbread house-building competition.
4. Make a “must watch” holiday movie list and check them off as you watch them together.
5. Plan a holiday meal in which each family member makes an item.
6. Take a drive to look at holiday lights.
7. Try a new craft or hobby together.
8. Try food from another culture at a restaurant or by trying a recipe.
9. Bundle up and go on a walk or hike together.
10. Make hot cocoa. Bonus: add creative toppings.