I'm dating a single mom with a 4yr old, what are some outing ideas that we could bring the little one to?
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I will try not to repeat some of the other great suggestions already given. Depending on weather and where you live of course, here are some:petting zoo, indoor swimming, public library, arcade with large scale car racing track or rock climbing wall, tour local fire hall and fire truck, or police station, or vet clinic to see how things are done.tour processing plants or toy workshops,out-of season now:but places to see how maple syrup is made is cool. visit large pet/fish stores, explaining first that you are just looking, not buying. a park to feed the ducks. maybe he would like to make picture and take to a sick kids hospital or nursing home.
A short hike/nature walk, you could give him goals like a treasure hunt, or see how many coloured leaves or different shape objects he can find and do a craft with them later. Let mom have a bath and let him help you wash the car or rake leaves. rainy days or nites at home:let him decorate the homemade pizza, have kids movie and popcorn. Washable finger painting.
Of course getting his opinion on interests and what he thinks would be fun will be a bonus and empower him in decision making. Or pick a couple options and let him decide. One time my husband and 2 kids had a picnic in our yard and when almost done eating we started a food fight...real messy but fun and showers were close by.
roasting marshmellow over open fire if optional.
Enjoy your times together and good luck.
amusement parks, fairs, sports events, picnics...
This time of year there are alot of holiday related activities you can go to. You could search yahoo for activities in your area, that's what I do. This year I found a little town about an hor from here that decorates for Chirstmas and has a huge festival... things like that he'd really enjoy :-)
i have a young family...we enjoy the zoo, picnics in the park, restaurants that cater for kids (playground equipment), the aquarium, museum and going to festivals or the circus.theres heaps of things to do with a toddler thats fun for everyone....
um ... mayb the zoo or like a wild animal park or an amusment park hope i helped well good luck =]
Take them to some Water or a fantasy park. You may try some theme restaurant also. Movies are big no no.
Disney movies, the circus
Thank you for being a wonderful person and wanting to include the tyke. I think most men would rather ditch the kid so he could spend all the time with Mom. You're a treasure and I hope it works out.
Hi i was once in your g-friends shoes..ex-single mom of four! We went to chuckie cheeses, the movies, go-cart races, pinic in the park? let me know if you need more ideas..lol
picnic anywhere. throw ball roll down hill etc.
zoo,hands on exhibits? check for things to do in your area and go from there. ask the 4 year old.
A children's museum, Chuck E. Cheese (trust me I played like a kid there too), family restaurants, a zoo (loved the Bronx Zoo, they also have great passes and packages through train stations as well), movies (especially cartoon or family movies), parks, amusement parks, arcades (sometimes good even when the kids aren't that good at playing them). This is from a mother of 2 boys.
I would ask the 4 year old what he/she would like to do. Otherwise is there any mini-golf near you? What about a movie he/she wants to see? Any public aquariums around? What about a childrens museum? A picnic in a park that is equipped with swings, slides and etc. Does she/he like to play soccer or any other sport...the three of you could play that sport together.
The zoo, the aquarium, the park , the beach if you live near one, Picnics are always good, and you all can play frisbee orcatch or touch football, Amusement parks, The arcade or Chuck E Cheese. Batting Cages, Carnivals, Fairs, Hands on Museums.There are alot of things you can do. Also let me say,you are great guy for wanting to include the child .Many don't. You definitely get props from me :P
Go the pool or the beach, all 4 yr olds love that and you get to see her in her swimmers!! Double bonus :D
go 4 swimming.as u know small boy likes to play water with toys. u r better buy a floating tube,a small ball n play games with him n ur girl friend in the water. u'll really enjoy it.
It really depends on where you live, and what all is in your area. But, I know of one thing that my husband and I used to do with our son. Every year around Christmas time, we would all pile up in my husband's truck( or my car) and drive around looking for Christmas lights. It's something you can do more than once, because you won't be able to look at all the houses in one night. We liked it, because it kept our son happy and occupied, and we could have conversations about whatever while we were just driving around. We'd usually get ourselves some coffee and something for our son to drink, and each of us a doughnut or something to make it feel kind of like a special treat. Of course, my husband and I loved looking at the lights too, because they're so pretty. You might also check around to see if there are any winter or light festivals going on in your area too. Where I live, there is a park that they decorate every year that you can drive through with your headlights turned off( you don't need them because of all the Christmas lights), and a zoo that they decorate with tons of lights- this one is neat, because not only are there lights to look at, but you can go around and see most of the animals as well. Anyway, as long as you make the effort to do something with all 3 of you together, then I'm sure it will work out. He's probably just happy going somewhere and being with you guys anyway!
First I want to say how wonderful it is to hear that you want to include her child. She must be a great gal or you are one in a million!
Park picnics are great, you 2 can talk and he can play. Fishing or camping trips, if SHE is the sort, you don't want to bore her in the process. Amusements parks, the Zoo, any lake front with cook-out access. Any setting where the child is comfortable, but allows you and her to get a moment.....
Do yourself a favor and bring him a toy!
A picnic in the park, a short nature hike (the little guy can sit on your shoulders when he gets tired), ice skating, a walk on the beach, a kid-friendly coffee shop, an afternoon at a cool market or quay, a parade or street festival (Chinese New Year is great), any local festival in the afternoon (lots of festivals have free, kid-friendly shows in the afternoons), the aquarium or zoo or museum of natural history, an art gallery (kids often get in free), amusement or waterslide park.
Hope this helps!
Victoria
Well I'm a dad of a two year old and an older brother to twins so I'd say a place like Chuck E. Cheese would be a very safe place to go since it's supposedly the safest location for the whole family to play at. Believe me when I say this too, It's a REAL Blast to go to,and who knows might work well for you both to enjoy the time together as well as get to know the little guy too. As for movies, I'd suggest sticking to disney style movies too, But mainly at a place like a drive-in or a very respectable theater. Then if all else fails, Picnics in the parks and going to amusement parks or Places Like Putt Putt and arcades would work out nice too, Just remember to let the mom and the boy win a little too when playing Putt Putt golf against them for fun.
going for a picnic or to the park is always a good idea.or taking a day and going to the zoo.even a day at incredible pizza would be fun for him...i know my grandkids love that...there is all kinds of things to do in there while eating pizza...even going to bass pro my grandkids love to go there and see all the animals in there...
that's nice of you, just take walks around where you live, go by the park then you can sit down, watch him play while you guys chat.
Bounce house!!!
It's great because you can get into those moonwalks too and have great physical fun in a safe environment.
Unless you live in a small town, there's bound to be one near you, they are springing up all over the place here lol
First off, I think its great that you want to include her son on some of your dates and outtings. A child definately needs to feel included in a new situation. Here are some things that I think would be fun for all of you.
Dinosaur museum
any museum for that matter
zoos
farms
parks
festivals
pizza places
build a bear
Lunch at the park
The mall and then to dinner
I would say an arcade or the zoo or park. I wouldn't recommend anything to big or that you can't just up and leave if he get's tired or cranky -- like the movies or far away festival. Save that till you're used to the difficulties that can come up with and you know his personality. It makes me nervous when you say, "enjoyable for the both of us" having two sons myself, I can't imagine my own birthday being special - if they weren't made the focus by being thanked profusively for the card 'they made; and how very pretty it is' Something to think about.
Ice Skating, parks, sporting events. basically anything active, 4 year olds have a hard time sitting still, keep them busy and it will provide a great time to bond with both of them
Park
Picnics
Movies
Zoo
or even just go for a drive somewhere they have never been.
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