A few weeks ago I noticed some changes in behavior in one of my kids. I knew I needed to figure out something different.
I took him out on date with me and all we did was grab Starbucks and walk the dog in the park and he came back a different kid. Not only that, but he told me he LIKED hanging out with me and asked when we would do it again.
I realized something I already knew: our kids really need that one on one attention. It doesn’t have to be fancy or long or cost a lot of money for it to count! You just have to be present and focused on that kid.
SO, I thought for you AND me I would brainstorm some “One Hour Mom Date” ideas.
- Meal at a restaurant
- Ice cream
- Build a new lego set
- Walk in the park
- Hang out in a bookstore
- Museum visit
- Bike ride
- Putt Putt
- Basketball (play horse)
- Tennis/ soccer/ any sport
- Play a board game
- Play a card game
- Bake cookies
- Draw with sidewalk chalk
- Practice driving in an empty parking lot (let the little kids sit in your lap)
- Go to a baseball game
- Volunteer together
- Do each others make up
- Get your nails done
- Visit a plant nursery
- Paint pottery
- Walk around the mall
- Visit the dollar store and let them pick out a treat
- Go bowling
- Go fishing
- Grocery store trip with candy at the end
- Make smores by the fire
- Make up a play
- Take silly pictures of each other
- Hike
It honestly doesn’t matter what you do! The most important thing is that you are present with that child and that child!!
