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The ideal time for a power outage is during the day. But as fate will show, they usually happen in the dusky hours of the evening. During that time, the light in your house is sparse, and you have to use candles or flashlights just to go to the bathroom.

Even though at the start of each thunderstorm we hope that the power will not go out, it is inevitable that it will at sometime. Not all of us can afford generators and are stuck sitting around staring at each other. Kids are affected the most by a power outage. No television, no internet, and if it is raining, no outside play. Lets face it, when kids are bored, the rest of the family is miserable. I am here to provide some tips that will keep you kids entertained and maintain your sanity throughout a power outage.

Your Dining Room 

Keep some drip-less candles, a deck of cards and board games stored in your dining room. This will provide the perfect place for candle lit games. Not only will your kids enjoy the games, you will finally have the family time you have wanted.

Play Flash Light Hide & Seek
Flash light hide and seek is one of my kids favorite games. They enjoy the thrill of finding people and things in the dark and love playing with flash lights even more. Make sure to set a strict no running rule. You can't see everything with a flashlight and it is easy to bump into things.

Tell a One Sentence At a Time Story 

This is another of my children's favorite things to do. Starting with the oldest person in the family, everyone tells a story, one sentence at a time. This not only lets you bond, it lets you see what your children's interests are.

Have a Slumber Party 

Kids love slumber parties. Staying up and talking until late in the night is a great way to bond with your kids. Telling each other secrets is a great way to build trust. This may actually open the doors of communication for the future and build trust. Just don't use the secrets they tell you against them later, it will cancel out all of the trust you just built.

Enjoy a Snack Together 

Sit at your dining room table and enjoy a snack together. Keep the situation upbeat. Family time is very important, especially if you have younger kids that are afraid of the dark. Being together and enjoying a snack makes the power outage a positive experience and may actually end the fear of the dark.