Anonymous
04/12/2019 11:37
Subject: What to do with kids who seem to have done everything in the dc area already
Anonymous wrote:By 8/10, most kids are pretty busy pursuing their own interests (sports, music, art, whatever) and you don't spend your weekends going to museums/zoos.
This. They should have friends to hang out with and hobbies to pursue.
Anonymous
04/12/2019 11:08
Subject: What to do with kids who seem to have done everything in the dc area already
The library
Anonymous
04/12/2019 10:29
Subject: What to do with kids who seem to have done everything in the dc area already
By 8/10, most kids are pretty busy pursuing their own interests (sports, music, art, whatever) and you don't spend your weekends going to museums/zoos.
Anonymous
04/12/2019 07:52
Subject: What to do with kids who seem to have done everything in the dc area already
We took a break from museums at that age, because they had seen a lot. Took long walks at Great Falls, went to Mount Vernon repeatedly, etc. Now we're ready to do museums again.
Anonymous
04/12/2019 07:44
Subject: What to do with kids who seem to have done everything in the dc area already
The new spy museum
The Museum of the Bible
The special exhibit at the National Geographic museum
Look for things a little of the beaten path
Have you done the Cathedral and searched for the Star Wars Gargoyles?
The Museum of the Bible
The special exhibit at the National Geographic museum
Look for things a little of the beaten path
Have you done the Cathedral and searched for the Star Wars Gargoyles?
Anonymous
04/12/2019 07:39
Subject: What to do with kids who seem to have done everything in the dc area already
Take them to go pick up litter and help clean up their neighborhood (or other local neighborhoods/parks). Help build their self esteem up by helping others.
Anonymous
04/12/2019 07:38
Subject: What to do with kids who seem to have done everything in the dc area already
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:National Parks.
Gettysburg, Fort McHenry, Manassas Battlefield, Shenandoah, Prince William Forest
There are so many within a 2-3 hour drive that you could make a day trip out of. Most National Parks will have the "junior ranger program" where they fill out an activity book and get sworn in as a "junior ranger."
Zzzzzzzz
Right. Learning about history and nature is boring. OP should be taking her kids to Rebounderz and ifly every weekend.
Anonymous
04/12/2019 07:30
Subject: What to do with kids who seem to have done everything in the dc area already
I’d think at 8 and 10 they’re too old to make them do an egg hunt. I think my 7yo might be fine with it, but it may be the last year.
Check Kidfriendly DC—tons of suggestions there.
Check Kidfriendly DC—tons of suggestions there.
Anonymous
04/12/2019 07:27
Subject: What to do with kids who seem to have done everything in the dc area already
Anonymous wrote:National Parks.
Gettysburg, Fort McHenry, Manassas Battlefield, Shenandoah, Prince William Forest
There are so many within a 2-3 hour drive that you could make a day trip out of. Most National Parks will have the "junior ranger program" where they fill out an activity book and get sworn in as a "junior ranger."
Zzzzzzzz
Anonymous
04/12/2019 07:17
Subject: What to do with kids who seem to have done everything in the dc area already
National Parks.
Gettysburg, Fort McHenry, Manassas Battlefield, Shenandoah, Prince William Forest
There are so many within a 2-3 hour drive that you could make a day trip out of. Most National Parks will have the "junior ranger program" where they fill out an activity book and get sworn in as a "junior ranger."
Gettysburg, Fort McHenry, Manassas Battlefield, Shenandoah, Prince William Forest
There are so many within a 2-3 hour drive that you could make a day trip out of. Most National Parks will have the "junior ranger program" where they fill out an activity book and get sworn in as a "junior ranger."
Anonymous
04/12/2019 07:08
Subject: What to do with kids who seem to have done everything in the dc area already
Go to Baltimore, Philly, or Harper’s Ferry.
Anonymous
04/12/2019 06:49
Subject: What to do with kids who seem to have done everything in the dc area already
One of the problems with our museums is that they are catering to the tourist population and they don't change their inventory much. We had a similar problem. But, there are tons that are off the beaten track. Checkout the smaller ones.Anonymous wrote:We used to go to the zoo or museums every week. My 8 and 10yo aren’t very excited to do anything anymore.
Do I make them go to an egg hunt?
I would not make them go to an egg hunt if they really don't want to go.
Anonymous
04/12/2019 03:30
Subject: What to do with kids who seem to have done everything in the dc area already
Make them read a book or play outside. Sheesh. Not complicated. They don’t need to be spoon-fed stimulation constantly.
Anonymous
04/11/2019 21:55
Subject: What to do with kids who seem to have done everything in the dc area already
You go farther afield, or to places off the beaten path. Where's the egg hunt?
Anonymous
04/11/2019 21:44
Subject: What to do with kids who seem to have done everything in the dc area already
We used to go to the zoo or museums every week. My 8 and 10yo aren’t very excited to do anything anymore.
Do I make them go to an egg hunt?
Do I make them go to an egg hunt?