invites a friend over they always get so bored and iver allrdy sugested to play cards go out side alll the normal things .Do you have any ideas that i could give them? Sorry about the spelling!lol
2006-07-24 03:57:45 · 29 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
What do they like to do together? Are they boys or girls?
How old are they?
Let them make juice Popsicles, put juice in ice trays and let them freeze.
Let them color or draw.
2006-07-24 04:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by Gabe 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have the same problem, I have an 8 yr old when he has friends over they are fine as long as i let them play video games or the computer but I limit his time on the games. I suggest going outside and play board games but none of it is good enough.. I would like some idea also.. Sorry i don't have any for you....
2006-07-24 11:03:37 · answer #2 · answered by cenaldora 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the ages of the kids there are helpful sites all over the internet with free ideas on things that are fun for kids to do. Treasure hunts, neighborhood olympics with paper awards, making a haunted house in the garage. As adults we need to look at ideas to share with them. As others have said arts and crafts are big with both girls and boys and are not very expensive. I have bought inexpensive childrens digital cameras and have given the kids a list of things to take pictures of then we print them off and they make a summer scrap book or a scrap book of flowers and plants whatever they are interested in. The other parents love to know that when their children are over we are doing fun things and the kids can bring their scrap books home and share with their family. Get creative it can be fun for you too.
2006-07-24 13:06:14 · answer #3 · answered by monkey f 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do Not put them in front of the Television or the computer. Don't ask them what they want to do,tell them we are gonna do. Then go outside and do things with them,play ball.plant flowers,dig worms and go fishing,go for a walk in the woods. If you act board and do not want to get outside they follow by example. Don't say you don't have time,if they know you are willing to do these things with them you will be surprised how willing they will be to help you. They may not do it right the first time,but you probably didn't either.
2006-07-31 14:47:43 · answer #4 · answered by DEBO 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the age. My kids like to have an indoor camping tent. If you have an indoor tent you can use that or have the kids help make one in thier bedroom or family room using sheets. Fix them up a snack tray of some of thier favorite snacks, fill some backpacks up with fun stuff for them to do..coloring books, flashlights, drawing paper, dolls or toys cars (depending on whether its boys or girls.
Scavenger hunts are also fun..You can hide things around the house..inside or out..and give them clues to what they are looking for..as they find them..they can check them off thier lists.
Good luck and have fun.
2006-07-31 16:36:37 · answer #5 · answered by me_ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Shoot get used to that... I have a 16 yr old and 19 yr old, that is their favorite saying. IM BORED. During summer it seems thats all they say.
I would say stay out of that one. No matter what you suggest they will say Thats Boring. Let them decide. As for them telling you they are bored , just tell them you cant play for them and that they will have to come up with something to do.
My son is autistic and he always says that, and when he starts paceing I know he is really bored but again, no matter what you say or do, they will have to think of their own to dos!
Good Luck!!
2006-07-24 11:03:42 · answer #6 · answered by Michele R 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a big box of craft materials available... and, limit the time of the visit to no more than 1 1/2 hours.
Best wishes!
2006-07-31 20:55:29 · answer #7 · answered by PeggyS 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you all learn something new together? Like how to cook or sew or plant a garden. There are great summer programs at your local library. How about a lemonade stand? How about helping someone else in the neighborhood?
2006-07-24 11:04:15 · answer #8 · answered by Z Town Mom 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on their age but I swear kids don't know how to play anymore.
Get out some paper and crayons,maybe let them pop in a movie.
For the most part I just kick them out and tell them to figure it out.
That's what my folks did.Sidewalk chalk is fun.If they get bored tell them to go to the other ones house and find something to do.
2006-07-24 11:03:13 · answer #9 · answered by cmeand3 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I go to the dollar store and buy playdoe(we have a huge bag of playdoe stuff)and let them play out in the yard with it.Tea party stuff(plastic),cheap swimming pool in the yard.Barbie dolls(I have two girls but one of thier friends is a boy and he has boy horses and boy dolls)ring around the rousy.Get a cheap tape player and put it outside for them.
2006-07-24 12:23:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put more effort into it. Get to know your children's interests. What does excite them. Go to the library and look up child development for your child's age group. You will find age-appropriate activities.
You need to use the spell check before you submit your question.
2006-07-24 11:02:23 · answer #11 · answered by grapeshenry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋