Motherhood runs on caffeine, crumbs, and the hope of five quiet minutes.
If you’ve got a cheeky little one who needs constant entertainment, riddles might just be your new best friend. We often use them in our house, and I can report back, they are adored!
They’re silly, clever, and surprisingly effective at buying you a little breathing room.
So, if you're looking for an easy mum hack to keep your little one busy while you finish a coffee (or a thought), start here.
5 Ridiculously Fun Riddles for your little ones.
Mum tip: Read them out dramatically. Bonus points for silly voices.
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I’m round and cheesy, I come in a box.
Sometimes I'm hot, and sometimes I'm not. What am I?
🧠 Answer: A pizza! -
I have four legs, but I don’t walk.
I sit in the room and never talk. What am I?
🧠 Answer: A table! -
You wear me on your head, I come in many styles.
I’m handy on sunny days or when fashion calls. What am I?
🧠 Answer: A hat! -
I go up high but never fall,
I shine at night and watch over all. What am I?
🧠 Answer: The moon! -
I’m white and cold and fall from the sky,
Catch me on your tongue and give it a try! What am I?
🧠 Answer: Snow!
Your Secret Play Mission: Operation Distract & Conquer
Welcome to your top-secret parenting mission. Your objective? 15 minutes of glorious, uninterrupted time to drink a hot coffee, send that one email, or just sit in sweet, sweet silence.
Here’s the strategy:
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Step One: Set the Scene
Present the riddles like a challenge from a secret club of giggling geniuses (AKA, other kiddos from across the land). Bonus points if you whisper and look over your shoulder dramatically. -
Step Two: Activate the Brainpower
Let your little one puzzle through each riddle. Ask for wild guesses. Encourage silly answers. Let them act it out or draw it if they want! -
Step Three: Extend the Play
Once they crack the riddle, turn it into a game:-
Found the answer "hat"? Ask them to put on as many hats as they can find.
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Cracked "snow"? Challenge them to draw a snowy scene with a snowman and a penguin named Kevin.
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Guessed "pizza"? Let them “make” a pretend pizza using cushions, paper toppings, or soft toys.
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Step Four: Mum Wins
While they’re deep in riddle-mode, you’ve got a pocket of time. Sneaky? Maybe. Smart? Definitely.
Mission Complete
There you have it, five fun riddles to keep your little one thinking while you sneak in a moment of calm.
Whether you use them in the car, at the breakfast table, or mid-meltdown at 4pm, they’re a playful way to hit pause.
Want more mum-approved tricks to spark imagination (and buy yourself a breather)?
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