Activities & Programs: Water Toys
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Daily Summer Schedule
Asked by K.W. from Washington DC
on June 3, 2010
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Now that summer is approaching and my oldest will be out of school, I wanted to get some ideas for a daily schedule. My boys are 3 (turns 4 next month) and 6. Both wil...
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- My husband works from home and I leave the house about 7:15 and Shaun wakes up around 7ish regardless, the boy doesn't like sleeping. He is on a swim team which has p...
- Just wanted to mention/remind in your planning process: "Boredom breeds creativity" :) :) :)
- Breakfast, play time, get dressed, quick pick up and head out. Either outside for playtime before it gets too hot, run errands, go to a park, etc. Home for lunch, th...
Not So Great Summer So Far.
Asked by R. from San Antonio
on June 17, 2009
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Okay, we have had a pretty rough start to summer so far (stay in hospital followed by stomach virus, etc). So now everyone seems healthy (knock on wood) but I have no ...
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- Hi R.- I also have a 7, 5, and nearly 2 year old. We have a daily scheduled that we have been trying to follow since summer started. Some of these things may not ...
- You have had a rough start to the summer, but there is plenty of time to have fun. First of all put together a "summer bag". This should include a sun hat for each...
- I look for board games on clearance. My kids and I play board games on their age level and have since they were about 4. We have lots of fun, and the kids love it so m...
Need Ideas for Summer Time Fun at Home
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on May 10, 2011
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What are some ideas for summer time fun at home? I have an in home daycare and I won't have my moms help this summer to take the kids anywhere so I'm trying to find so...
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- My son attends an in-home daycare and in the summer she does: - Sidewalk chalk - Water gun painting (water colors diluted into a water gun and they "paint" pillowcas...
- We just bought a trampoline and it had been hours and hours of fun for my three year old (we bought a 7 footer with cage). My nieces and nephews all had the huge 12' ...
- My latest obsession: Oobleck! This stuff is awesome, and all it is is a mixture of corn starch and water. It keeps us mesmorized for hours, and although it can be m...
Seeking Suggestions for Galveston Summer Stay
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on May 7, 2008
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We were thinking of making a trip to Galveston this summer with our toddler boys. Does anyone have any suggestions of good 2 bedroom condos on the beach that are fami...
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- Hi J., Not sure if your willing to travel a little ways past Galveston but me and my family took a trip to Crystal Beach last summer and had a blast. I have 2 boys wh...
- The Hilton Galveston is great!!
- You may have already made plans...I'm a little behind on reading my emails. We have a time share and used it in Galveston...a great vacation especially from the DFW a...
What to Do with My Twin 12 Yr. Old Boys All Summer?
Asked by K.O. from San Francisco
on March 23, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Do you have any suggestions on how to keep busy with my tweens this summer? Camps are generally too expensive or too young. I certainly don't want them i...
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- have you heard of geocaching? they have a website www.geocaching.com you will need a gps, but it is a blast. i also found a site a long time a go that had to do with ...
- K., Maybe they can do some volunteer work. How about the SPCA or Animal Care and Control if they like animals, or helping out with senior citizens? Also, some day c...
- You could also check your local rec department to see if they have day camps. Maybe they could even work at one helping the younger kids if that is something that int...
Outdoor Activities for Toddlers?
Asked by A.M. from Houston
on February 2, 2011
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Hi! I'm wondering if any of you know of any great outdoor activities for toddlers- in a group setting or not. My 2.5 year old little boy loves to fish with his dad, lo...
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- me and my 2.5 yr old go outside and: -swing -blow bubbles -chase the dog -ride his tricycle -kick balls -hit balls off of a tee using a cork (light) bat -hit go...
- While I know it is winter...in the summer, we put a inflatable pool outside with all his water toys. For now...we go to the park and bring whatever toys he wants. We ...
- If you're looking for something for your backyard, a sand and water table can keep a toddler interested for a long time! If it's not too warm out, just fill it with s...
Activities for Multiple Toddlers of Varying Ages
Asked by K.B. from Phoenix
on June 28, 2010
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Hi!
I am an extremely busy SAHM of 16-month-old boy/girl twins & a son who turned 3 today! My problem is I live in Phoenix, AZ & now that the summer is here we have...
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- My daughter turned 4 today!! What a great day!! I would suggest kiddy pools with water toys, sidewalk chalk, and make your own toy icecubes (take any tupperware cont...
- I recently joined a mommy group & it has been the best thing for me. My son is only 4 months old so it's more for me now but soon he'll recognize what's happening & ha...
- I understand completely how you feel..I have 4 yr, 2 yr and 11mo old ..It is tough trying to keep them engaged especially when they are on different levels and there i...
Fun/inexpensive/free Activities to Do with 1 and 2 Year Old
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on September 2, 2008
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Hi moms,
My cousin is coming to the metroplex in a few weeks with her 2 year old and newborn. We are hoping to go out and do some kid friendly activities with her ...
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- My kids love to feed the ducks at the park. They also like the Science Place in Fair Park. There is a section designed for toddlers, it has a huge water table with b...
- Try Pump it Up Junior in East Plano on Thursday mornings. They dedicate that time to kids under 3 so your children wont get pummeled by 6 year olds. We love it.
- There's Paradise Pond in Grapevine on Thurs and Fri, and it only costs $1. Google it for more info. The Galleria has a nice toddler play area in it too, and it's fre...
What to Do When It Gets to Hot Outside to Play?
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on April 22, 2009
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I just moved inland and it has been over 100 lately. What can you do with your kids to keep them having fun? I take him outside after 2:00 p.m. .But until then were bo...
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- S., I live in the desert and most of the summer its too hot ofr outdoors. I let them play outside early a.m. and afternoon,or (this may seem odd) I turn on the hose a...
- There has been a heatwave, so it won't be that hot all the time, even in summer. Check local movie theaters in summer - some of them have free kid movies on certain m...
- i used to take my little guy out in the morning. play in the pool, play outside a bit and then go inside for snack time. after that i'd do stuff inside. make a fort ...
Home Party Ideas
Asked by S.W. from St. Louis
on June 29, 2009
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Hello Mamas - My baby girl is turning 6 in July and has asked to have her party at home. Which is fine, except that I don't know what to do with a group of 10 6 year ...
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- S., I think it is wonderful that your little girl wants to have a party at home without the mindset that you must one up all of your friends. It sounds to me like y...
- I think the water toys sounds like a great idea but you need to have some other things in mind, in case the weather doesn't cooperate or the water toys lose their "Mag...
- I think they would have fun. You could add a couple of water games, like water balloon toss, water/sponge relay race, giant bubbles (I've seen them at Walmart). May...
