How to Have a Fun Date Night... Even When You Have Kids

If you have kids, there is a chance that the concept of date night has long since disappeared from your memory. This is especially true for parents of young kids as they take up a lot of time, energy and attention. Between caring for the kids and work, there aren’t always many opportunities left for couples to have alone time, but that doesn’t have to be the case. Scheduling regular date nights as a busy parent is very healthy for your relationship and your sanity.

Here are some ways you can have a fun date night even with kids in the picture.

Plan a Quiet Dinner for Two

Perhaps you and your significant other used to go out for dinner regularly before kids were in the picture, and you miss that. While you can certainly get a babysitter so the two of you can go out for a meal, it may be easier to plan for a quiet dinner at home. You can plan to feed the kids a little early that night, set them up with activities or wait until their bedtime and then the two of you can have an adult-only dinner. It’s the perfect opportunity to catch up without interruptions, enjoy your favourite meal and relax.

A couple of tips to ensure the meal is a success:

• Pick up your favourite bottle of wine
• Prepare as much as possible in advance
• Have light snacks/appetisers while the kids eat (if you’ll be eating dinner late)
• Make the table fancy and romantic looking complete with candles

This may be something you decide to do monthly going forward.

At-Home Movie Night

Another great idea is to plan for an at-home movie night. Again, it allows you to still be home with the kids, but you can wait until they are tucked into bed to start your movie. Besides a fabulous movie to look forward to, you can also ensure there are the typical movie snacks - popcorn, nachos and cheese, soda, candy and chocolates. It will feel just like the real thing.

Game Night for the Adults

For couples that like a bit more activity and excitement, you can plan a games night at home. You could transform your home into a virtual casino thanks to the online casinos available and even win a little money in the process. You may want to play some trending video games on your gaming console or maybe classic board games are more your style. The fun part about games night is that you can constantly change it up and try a new game each time. You can also invite other couples over to take part in the games and fun.

To plan the perfect fun date night even if you have kids, you’re going to need to put on your thinking cap and get a little creative. Don’t be afraid to put a unique twist on the typical date night ideas so they work better for you and your lifestyle. There’s no reason why having kids means the end of date night.