16 products keeping my kids entertained whilst I work from home this summer and half are less than 20

Date:
Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:00:00 +0000

Description:
My shopping list for a calmer work environment during the summer holidays

FULL STORY ======================================================================The summer holidays are here, but for most of us, that doesnt mean work stops.

Despite booking multiple days off and roping in anyone I can help with childcare, it is inevitable that, at various points over the next six weeks, the kids will be cooped up in my office with me while I try to work. As someone who likes to plan, Ive already invested in several items to help keep my little ones happy and occupied whilst I keep serving up insightful content on small business tech.

Im keen to provide them with retro-style pastimes and give them some options that get them creative and active, without creating too much noise. That
said, I am already eyeing up a 300+ gaming console to get myself some quiet time and its only week two ( it's all about balance, right? )

Below you'll find the list of products I'm using, or planning to use, to survive the summer holidays. Half are under 20, with the rest requiring a bit more of an investment.

Of course, there is still a chance that by week six, you'll find me in the playpen playing Pokmon whilst my kids run riot. Selected by: Selected by: Owain Williams SMB Editor at TechRadar Pro

I've been working from home for the past 6 years. Since then, I've had two children and experienced firsthand the difficulties of work-life balance when work and life happen in the same space. I'm always looking for smart ways to strike a better balance, and some of these products are already helping me do this. Under 20 Silvine A4+ Classic Scrapbook 5.92 Shop Now 6% OFF Pritt Glue Sticks 8.34 8.86 Shop Now 44% OFF MACMILLAN The Gruffalo and Friends: Amazing Animals Sticker Book 4.50 7.99 Shop Now 20% OFF CiaraQ Air Dry Clay 10.44 12.99 Shop Now Daimeitec Catching Sticks Game 13.99 Shop Now 40% OFF EarFun Kids Headphones Wireless 16.13 26.99 Shop Now 15% OFF JOYIN Rock Painting Kit for Kids 11.55 13.59 Shop Now Kiztoys 26 Inches Kids Dart Board Set 12.99
Shop Now Over 20 (but worth it) 25% OFF Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro Tablet 149.99 199.99 Shop Now Nintendo Switch 2 Console 379 Shop Now Neuro Wiz Balance Board for Kids 29.95 Shop Now Gupamiga Playpen 98.99 Shop Now Hot Wheels Stunt and Go Transporter Truck 28.99 Shop Now Heromask VR Headset for Kids 5-12 49 Shop Now 18% OFF Gemmicc Magnetic Tiles 22.99 27.99 Shop Now Logicraft Smart Playpal 17-In-1 Screen-Free Electronic Handheld Game 35.99 Shop Now



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