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07.20.08, 16:37 PM General Topics
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What are some good ideas for weekend activities for 5-year-old girl who would rather stay inside than go out? She is quite shy and doesn't really like playdates either. She always says that she wants to stay in, but has recently began complaining about being "bored" inside. It is like pulling teeth to get her out and she generally enjoys herself once out, but I am starting to dread the weekends. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.20.08, 04:37 PM Flag

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how about programs at the Zoo (Bronx or the Central Park), children's science museum in Jersey, movies, sprinkler parks, pool, beach. Ugh, I was the same way when I was a kid. I was always telling my mother I was bored. She used to tell me to dust. I stopped asking her. God, I was a pain in the butt! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:39 PM Flag

my mom told me only boring people get bored. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:48 PM Flag

Try things that are planned out. Eg art class for the fall. Something where there might be some social interaction like soccer. But get your dd's input on what she would like, but she has to pick something. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.20.08, 04:51 PM Flag

think of some science projects she can do outside. like going out at 1pm and tracing her shadow and then going out again at 6pm and tracing her shadow and then comparing the two. think of specific things for her to do or specific errands to run, rather than a generic "let's go to the park". [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.20.08, 05:40 PM Flag

library, museum programs [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.20.08, 05:56 PM Flag

my ds is like this and he is so shy he won't do anything with other kids. In order to get him out we have turned off the tv. completely. He is communicating more and is doing more activites [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.20.08, 06:00 PM Flag

There is a family/kids art/nature workshop-year round- at Wave Hill on Saturdays and Sundays. It's free w/admission, open to all and happens indoors at a beautiful place. The beauty of it is- you get to share space with other people while enjoying an an individual project. It's a good warm-up to group settings and right outside are hills, gardens and space to run around and explore. My 'slow to warm up' kid has had some very broadening days and made instant playmates in that setting. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.20.08, 10:44 PM Flag

Make her do chores around the house, if she insists on staying IN the house. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.20.08, 11:00 PM Flag