Anonymous
02/15/2017 21:23
Subject: 13 year old will be on bed rest for a month...
OP here- I just ordered the Dot! I think she'll love it. Thank you all!
Anonymous
02/15/2017 12:29
Subject: 13 year old will be on bed rest for a month...
Any of the Klutz books are great like making friendship bracelets or crocheting
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Anonymous
02/15/2017 12:22
Subject: 13 year old will be on bed rest for a month...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Echo dot. It can access Audible, prime music, answer silly questions, play games etc.
That's an awesome idea.
Yes, this is great because it's voice-activated, so she wouldn't have to sit up to use it, if she has to be on her back.
Anonymous
02/15/2017 03:24
Subject: 13 year old will be on bed rest for a month...
Anonymous wrote:Echo dot. It can access Audible, prime music, answer silly questions, play games etc.
That's an awesome idea.
Anonymous
02/15/2017 01:27
Subject: 13 year old will be on bed rest for a month...
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Will she need to stay on her back or can she be propped up?
Great ideas! Thank you.
Not sure if she has to be on her back. She is having spinal surgery so I know she has to stay in one position and she can't lift anything, but not sure of the position.
To be clear, I am a friend's mom and will not be in the house to teach her so it is more about gifts than teaching her a new skill. Thank you for all of your help!
Not to digress, but specifically what kind of spinal surgery - from an accident, injury, scoliosis? I ask bc I had spinal surgery when i was a teenager...I wasn't bed ridden for a month. In fact, the doc wanted me to move a little each day after I got home.
Just saying that your friend's DD might not be as confined as you think.
Anonymous
02/15/2017 00:28
Subject: 13 year old will be on bed rest for a month...
Echo dot. It can access Audible, prime music, answer silly questions, play games etc.
Anonymous
02/14/2017 23:44
Subject: 13 year old will be on bed rest for a month...
Video games like sim city types or Hay Day where things build over time. Good for keeping the challenge.
Anonymous
02/14/2017 21:15
Subject: Re:13 year old will be on bed rest for a month...
You are so kind to be thinking of her! What a nice friend of the family! You are getting some great ideas.
I would encourage you to think about Skyping her on a regular basis for just a short chat. It can be really hard to be on bed rest and she may / may not be getting a lot of visitors. Even if you think you don't have a lot to talk about, you can come up with enough that a 2-3 minute conversation may lift her spirits. With a couple of prompts, even your little ones may be able to say 'hi' or if you felt comfortable with it you could do a short (like 10 second) video clip of them doing something cute.
Best wishes to her for a speedy recovery!
I would encourage you to think about Skyping her on a regular basis for just a short chat. It can be really hard to be on bed rest and she may / may not be getting a lot of visitors. Even if you think you don't have a lot to talk about, you can come up with enough that a 2-3 minute conversation may lift her spirits. With a couple of prompts, even your little ones may be able to say 'hi' or if you felt comfortable with it you could do a short (like 10 second) video clip of them doing something cute.
Best wishes to her for a speedy recovery!