Can you think of any fun activities he can do with the adolescent grandkids he doesn't know well? What other activities could I plan for those weeks that would be fun for the whole family? All ideas greatly appreciated. Thank you very much.
2006-10-27 21:02:54 · 12 answers · asked by julie j 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
movies
have the kids make dinner for him one night
board games
show him around your town
I know with my dad, he doesnt really care what they do, it's just spending time with him even if they sit and talk and really do nothing special, that my dad really appreciates and cherishes
2006-10-27 21:05:40 · answer #1 · answered by JoAnne H 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You have some great answers here. I just want to add that his health always has to be considered, even his level of energy. I am 55 and love kids, but i surely can't do what I used to. I never dreamed I wouldn't have all the energy I used to have. It is tricky to get active adolescents and the elderly on the same plane because of energy issues, but it surely can be done. You might want to talk to your kids about how he is older and explain what it is like to be older, they may not have a clue.
2006-10-29 20:03:56 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'd say give him a small welcome party for a start, just for your close relatives, sort of a reunion. He might be missing most of them. And for the rest of the week, accompany him to visit his old friends and relatives from your town if he has any; take him to the movie with the kids; dine in a restaurant, shop in the mall; bring him to a senior citizen's club in your town to play bingo or something; or even let him teach the kids his favorite recipe if he has one; go fishing with the whole family if there's a place near your home; let him take part in making your family photo album, it would be great reminiscing the old days with the grand pa; and don't forget to take pictures or videos with all these activities. It would be a great gift for him when he goes home... and treasure the moments you'll spend with him... stay cool... c",)
2006-10-28 04:43:03 · answer #3 · answered by kernel 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If he was born in the 30s, get some good movies or videos of TV Shows from the 50s and 60s and have a visit in front of the tv.
Stuff like clips from American Bandstand, Shindig!, etc...
Music will bring them all together. He can teach them to dance...
2006-10-28 04:43:24 · answer #4 · answered by Astro Gurl 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take grandpa out for a picnic, if weather is permitting. Let him hang around and observe the grandchildren for a while. This tends to have a less formal feel about it and others can temporarily escape immediate contact if things become too uncomfortable..
2006-10-28 04:06:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Plan for him to have downtime, but mostly plan for him to want to talk to and with you guys. He might have lots of stories to tell so let him if he feels inclined. If he only wants to rest, allow him that too. Let him decide if there will be many activities.
2006-10-28 06:13:31 · answer #6 · answered by *babydoll* 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sit around the lounge no TV and let the old man tell them stories about the good ole days.
2006-10-28 06:00:31 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Outings to the Zoo. restaurants, parks and to games visit with friends
play scrabble. He May like to be in your garden, Barbecue. Go to the beach if you have one
2006-10-28 06:28:00 · answer #8 · answered by R C 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
maybe your kids could draw up a puzzle and then everyone put it together, he could keep it once it was all put together..just get some cardboard or poster board..draw a picture and cut it out into puzzle pieces:)
they could also put ona play or do some songs for him, maybe tell stories...
2006-10-28 04:16:39 · answer #9 · answered by Mommy J 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
get cozy and look at old family photos
2006-10-28 05:09:32 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋