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Activity to share with DD 8

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naturistmum · 02/10/2018 13:38

Not sure if this is the right place to put this but I am after some suggestions from the MN community.

My DS 10 and DH do an activity together that they both love and enjoy and takes up one evening and 1 day on a weekend (subject to other commitments). I don't have an issue with this but it does rather leave my DD 8 and I at a loose end on the weekend day. I'm looking for an activity that we can do together and am coming up blank.

What do other parent activities do you do that both parent and child can enjoy together?

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sleepismysuperpower1 · 02/10/2018 17:10

swimming or sewing ( i found a class near me for kids and mums)

BackforGood · 03/10/2018 23:54

I take my dd to play football. I don't play, but I watch. It is 'our thing'.
Is there something she'd like to try ? Or are you adamant he has to be something you 'do' too ?

BikeRunSki · 03/10/2018 23:59

Cycling - if she can ride a bike check out [[https://www.britishcycling.org.uk/go-ride/article/goridest-What-is-Go-Ride Go Ride]]
Choir
Cubs (they are always after adult volunteers)
Parkrun
Hillwalking
Art club?
Music group?

What is available in your area?

Archery
Rock climbing
Cooking
Baking?

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Sethis · 04/10/2018 00:01

Make a mind map/spider diagram/brainstorm/whatever you call it.

Begin with Physical/Mental/Social and make a list of activities that fit one, two or all three criteria. Sports are an obvious one. Games or hobbies are another. Arts and crafts. Writing. Music. Get her involved in ideas of what she might like to do. Make sure you consider things that aren't typically feminine e.g. contact sports if she fancies it.

Hell, you could probably fill a month or two just trying a new thing every weekend, even with no intention of doing it more than once.

JiltedJohnsJulie · 04/10/2018 11:16

How about takingvher swimming? There’s a Roller Disco near to us at the weekend. How about Rock Painting? There are loads of groups on FB, try Love Rocks UK. You can paint the milk on rainy days and hide them when you’re out and about.

How about seeing how many NT properties you can visit in 12 months or both make a list of everywhere you both want to visit?

JiltedJohnsJulie · 04/10/2018 11:23

*taking her

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naturistmum · 04/10/2018 12:02

Thank you for all your suggestions.

We already swim twice a week including a swimming club and she does cubs also.

My DD likes to try things but tends to lose interest after 6 -12 months, despite my best efforts to get her to carry on!

We do bake/cook every week - we are creating a cook book of recipes she can do herself and add to it each week.

I really need to increase my fitness levels so perhaps I can persuade her to go on some lovely hilly walks with me each week....

Ideally I'm after something that takes a good few hours and that we can do together rather than me being 'taxi' and observing. I might try the mind map idea, see if I can get her to come up with something.

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BikeRunSki · 04/10/2018 13:07

Archery is something DS and I have leant together.

BlueChampagne · 05/10/2018 13:55

Something sporty? Something arty/crafty?

Or set yourself a challenge, such as 50 things to do before you're 11 and 3/4 - lots of variety and can be tailored according to weather.

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