Jumping mat

This pic is a bit blurry but only because my son was having too much fun jumping...

If you have a kid (like mine) who is constantly wanting to jump, especially on the furniture (so many mini heart-attacks!), here is an easy way to redirect them without taking away their need to jump. Find a safe place on the floor to set up a mat (I used my yoga mat) or a folded blanket, and designated it as the "jumping mat." Any time your kiddo starts to get that jumping urge, direct them to the jumping mat. It's a space just for them to jump and gives them a saver option to do so.

I know there is also the little trampolines you can buy for kids, but they can be spendy. Plus, using a blanket or mat will minimize the chance of them falling like they could off a trampoline. Plus a blanket/mat is much easier to tuck away at the end of the day.