Self-isolating with kids? There's plenty more to do than watch TV | Nell Frizell

From digging a hole to rearranging the cupboards, here are some novel ways to keep youngsters occupied at home

When your child’s idea of a good time is licking bus windows, throwing toothbrushes in the toilet or seeing how far they can sneeze, little words like “contagious” and “virus” can take on a rather urgent tang. And yet, as schools closed on Friday, how are parents supposed to cope? Presumably we’re all going to be here for some time and there’s really only so much Peppa Pig a human can watch before turning into a living Goya painting. So here, with a little help from my Twitter friends, are just a few pointers.

If all else fails, dig a really impressive hole. If you have a big enough spade, you could build an Anderson shelter

Related: What scientists know so far about the effects of coronavirus on children | Jonathan Ball

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