There are days when your child is the best in the world but then there are days where nothing in the world can calm them down. They have had a bad day at school or an argument with a friend or it’s just not a good day when they woke up. Your parental instincts want to fix all the worries right away and make it all rainbows and sunshine again but all you get is a tantrum or an argument and a big “NO” for everything that you offer. You are annoyed and so is your child right back at you.
So how do we make sure they get to the other side where there is happiness again. Even I face these kinda days and it’s no cakewalk. Now the solutions mentioned here are tried and tested and work like a charm and you know why??!! Because these solutions were given by my child herself.
During the so called perfect days and happy times, I ended up asking my daughter what things make her happy? What things cheer her up?
That’s how I know these will work their magic and get her up and about soon.
1. An animated movie with popcorn
How bad the situation is, depending on that I bring out this big gun. It’s the master of all and it definitely works. Come on, even you would cheer up after a good movie with some crunchy popcorn.
2. Music and Dance
Nothing that some peppy music and cheesy steps can’t fix. Our favourites for these are birdie dance, Macarena, Rigga digga dong song, Sid’s shuffle continental drift.
3. Rainbow rice
Some rainbow colored rice, pots and pans to pour, spoons to scoop and dolls and animals to play with, and all that stress starts going away.
4. Playdough
I usually ask my child to get involved while making the homemade playdough and ask her what colors she would choose. Involving her right from the start does make a difference. Kneading the dough does have a calming effect. Do try!!
5. If you jump in muddy puddles, you must wear your boots
Now who wouldn’t want to enjoy it like Peppa pig and it’s the right season for it too. Take advantage of the pouring rains and let them out in the balcony once in a while. You won’t believe how well it works.
6. Bath and toys
Eira enjoys her younger brother’s bath toys too. Ducks, boats and some cups for pouring activity. She even takes her swimming glasses along and has a good time. Washes away all the stress.
7. Books and some hot cocoa
You definitely have an idea what is your child’s favourite when it comes to books. Place them in front of your kid alongwith a cup of hot cocoa and let them work their charm. A graphic novel can be a great choice to get those giggles.
8. Doodling
Last but not the least. Let them draw, dab, paint and splash some colors onto their blues to get rid of them. Including glitter and stickers work amazingly.
Grumpy days are definitely rough and having some tricks in your pocket would help make a huge difference in fixing your child’s day. The best part is all these can be done right in the comfort of your home where they feel the coziest and safe.
What’s your go-to charm for your child’s grumpy day?
This blog post is part of the blog challenge ‘Blogaberry Dazzle’ hosted by Cindy D’Silva and Noor Anand Chawla and sponsored by Queen’s Brigade.
My World with Eira 
Except for junk food, my kids do these things anytime they like… Hahahhaa! No restrictions but they need to clean up after they make the mess…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aww loved all these ideas and I am sure all these can uplift any child’s bad mood and make them happy. music, movies and some fun craft activities make my girls happy, when they are in bad mood due to any reasons.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I loved all these whole bunches of ideas to make a dull day productive for a kid. I personally love to doodle when I find some sort of boredom. Nice post.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is super cute. And I had fun reading this one. Movies, doodle , movies, or something they really doing is a great way to make them happy.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Very sweet and easy to implement ideas. Loved them all
LikeLiked by 1 person
Gosh, we’ve done almost all of these things during the pandemic when not meeting and playing with friends was making my kids grumpy. A movie date and dancing session never fails!
LikeLiked by 1 person
These ideas are really amazing and even we love to dance and have movie dates to make our day happier.
LikeLiked by 1 person
My child loves to play with water. So any water-based activity works very well to get him out of a slump.
LikeLiked by 1 person
These ideas can sure lift up the spirits of a grumpy child. I can sure use one or two tricks for my kid too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
These are amazing ideas to help them give up bad mood. Music, movie, doodles are my personal choice to make them happier.
LikeLiked by 1 person
You had me at animated movies. I’ve seen countless of them on such low days. My favourite being wall-E.
LikeLiked by 1 person
These are really great ideas and best of all they come straight from the horse’s mouth. These are some really nice and doable suggestions to keep the kids in good humour on a grumpy day. Sandy N Vyjay
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such cute ideas and points . Thanks for this lovely share . Will have to pass the link n article to the parents to be , new parents of growing kids .
LikeLiked by 1 person
These ideas are absolutely noteworthy to lighten the mood of any young one ! By the way ,a book and hot cocoa works for me too !
LikeLiked by 1 person
What an interesting piece! This one goes out to all my friends with children who would surely thank you.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This happens most of the time with my little one and I try to fix her in different activities and cleaning the mess what she made is also the part of it…
LikeLiked by 1 person
Amazing post and lovely ideas to make a child happy. Popcorn and books are two things that can make my daughter happy anytime. And you know what the same works for me as well!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow this is so amazing post. I really loved it. I m very glad you shared that 8 Secrets To Get Your Child Through a grumpy day. This ideas to make children happy. Thanks for sharing and informing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
For my kids, coloring and drawing works like wonders. They get so relaxed and involved in the process that they forget their grummpiness. Also tv time with animated movies works well for them. And yes nothing works well like a mummas hug. 😉
LikeLiked by 1 person
These are amazing ideas to help them give up bad mood. Popcorn and books are two things that can make kids happy anytime.
LikeLiked by 1 person
gosh. this is such a helpful list. My kiddo is mostly grumpy during this current time, we ended up playing loads of board games
LikeLiked by 1 person
These are great tips to fix a child’s mood. Even my grandkids are all grown up now but nothing like hugs and cuddles to get them back into a happy mood.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Good idea to make a dull day productive and interesting. Nice information.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I really love the ideas,these activities surely spread smile on kids face. My kids love playing with me or baking cake with me.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Loved all these ideas and my kids do some from the list. But I too have to play with them, we have our personalised game which we call as ‘ Dum Dum’
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such wonderful ideas to help the child tide through the grumpiness. Even we do some of these things in the house especially during the weekend as we are still stuck in the house due to pandemics. I will surely try the other tricks shared by you here.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I would have never thought of jumping in he puddle to entertain my grumpy son. This is a great idea. He would.love it. I loved every idea that you shared.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Loved all your ideas. Doodling is my favorite way to keep a little one calm. Though I do not have my own kid yet but I have cousins and I normally use this method to keep them occupied.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Suggested by a kid? No wonder these tips work so well. I’m not a parent. But I am sure all the parents out there can use a tip or two suggested by your child.
LikeLiked by 1 person
It is important to recognize that the child is grumpy and try to find out the cause. Many don’t do that. All the activities in your post definitely will help pep up the mood. Sometimes a favorite snack or reading out a story helps too.
LikeLiked by 1 person
The lockdown has turned the life of our children upside down. Your post will be helpful for so many parents whose kids undergo mood swings due to the situation. Thank you for writing this useful post!
LikeLiked by 1 person
These ideas can not only uplift the mood of children but adults too. I love doodling and watching a movie with popcorn, nothing like it.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh yes dealing with kids and their changing moods is a tricky task. Thanks for your suggestions. I usually make his choice of food and let him play with his favourite toys for some time.
LikeLike
I usually let him play with his favorite toys and cook his favorite food in such tricky times. Thanks for your suggestions.
LikeLike
All 8 points will surely help kids and even parents will get a relief. I will share this post with my friends who are parents.
The ideas are easy and interesting for kids to enjoy and learn.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such lovely ideas. I have always felt music and dance does the magic and it always helps in getting through the grumpy days.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Not just for the kids.. these can also work for the grown ups… All those tricks are so useful. Thanks for sharing
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m sure all these pointers work to make a grumpy day better for kids. Thanks for sharing the tried and tested experience, I’ve noted down all.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Great ideas to make a grumpy kid happy. In my days, I think I did most of them with the kids but now kids just want a screen to make their mood better. We should implement your ideas and steer them away from watching mindless nonsense on ipads or phones or even TV.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Wow what a lovely basket full of ideas perfect to turn a kid’s day really productive and happening for them. I love to play with colors on my canvas in my free time
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is a good list . We have done and over done these things as the lockdown has tested us all d way through for sure.
LikeLiked by 1 person
My go-to charm is most of the time watching movies with my girl, she prepares popcorn in microwave, I make some lemon tea for us and then we watch one movie every Saturday night. Yesterday we watched Tom and Jerry in New York city 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Some great ideas!!! Would set the mood right for adults too 😊…its wonderfull that she conciously understands how to fix her mood…great going !!!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Such great ideas and no less from a kid herself! They are bound to work! And what a great thought of yours too compile these!
LikeLiked by 1 person
This pandemic is taking kids time …your Lists can make my mood lifts so definitely child will love to do all these..tha ks for sharing.
LikeLike
With current situation and families moving away to be safe, online sounds to be a better option.
LikeLike
I have a niece who is grumpy many times and we are lost about what we can do to make her happy. I think these insights are very helpful and we will try that on her for sure.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Grumpy days are common and you shared some great ideas to deal with it. My kids love outdoor activities and often use these activities to make them happy.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Loved these ideas Seema so very relatable and doable. I do follow some from these
LikeLiked by 1 person
My go-to charm is ordering food online. And not just any food, food that my kids love. If your child is throwing his weight around and having a grumpy day, ask him what he’d like to eat and order that.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Movie with takeout sounds amazing. It’s usually pizza for my girl
LikeLike
Aww loved all super cute idea when kid is grumpy and the secret that it is revealed by a kid itself makes it more cuter.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is such a fun and genuis idea… i’m sure doing this with both my kids when ever needed. Btw you guys rock.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Aww! Thank you Heena
LikeLike
Well this is really interesting. My daughter is grumpy but not expressive. Will try your suggestions.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I feel you in this and would always resort to that last option “arts and crafts” as the term we use in our home. My daughters absolutely love doing it and I find it therapeutic for me as well.
LikeLike