10 At-Home Date Night Ideas for Parents
CDH is a rollercoaster of emotions. If you don’t take time to release some stress, it can really put a strain on the relationships with your loved ones. It’s important to stay connected to your partner during these challenging moments. By doing the small and simple things, you both can come closer together and combat the struggles that come with a CDH diagnosis as a united front. Here are some fun and simple at-home date night ideas you can do while the children are sleeping. Some of them even work while you’re staying at the hospital!
Easier to do in the hospital:
Play a game together. Whether it’s a board game, a video game, or even doing an old-school puzzle, take your mind off your daily demands, even if you are sitting at your child’s bedside!
Go through your old pictures and reminisce about your earliest memories together.
Dress up for a fancy candlelight dinner from your favorite takeout place. Don’t forget to order dessert. If you are in the hospital, you can use electric candles!
Organize a virtual double date to connect with friends. Try out a virtual gaming app, such as Jackbox or Among us. Just don’t get too competitive like my husband!
Have a fancy food tasting party. Try different cheeses, chocolates, or snacks from other countries. Note: Vending machine snacks count as fancy in the hospital!
Better to do at home:
Get your Bob Ross on and set up your own painting experience. Youtube has an incredible amount of painting tutorials available at no cost.
Learn something new together, whether it’s a new hobby, a new recipe, or a new skill. Meal kit services can be a fun option!
Cuddle up and watch a movie or sit by the fire and drink hot chocolate. (Chestnuts not required)
Do an at-home spa night to share that self-care with your partner. Ingredients: Bath bombs, candles, beauty face masks, cucumbers, nail polish, and massages.
Do a karaoke night. Search Youtube for your favorite karaoke songs or sing to your wedding song. If you can’t hold a note to save your life, challenge your partner to a lip-syncing contest. Post to social media and have your friends vote on the winner!
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