Concrete ideas of things to do with a nine-year-old boy in the Baltimore, MD area. I am going to be the Big Sister of a boy in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters program, and as much as I love doing things this kid likes and things kids like in general, I'm having a heck of a time trying to come up with specific activities--for example, I can't exactly schedule an activity day for sword-fighting or reading. [more inside]
posted by schroedinger on Nov 4, 2008 - 11 answers

Midnight activities for a 4-year-old that he wouldn't get a chance to do during the day? My son is having an EEG tomorrow during the day. They want him sleep-deprived so he'll sleep without sedation. I'm supposed to get him up for the day at 3:30 am. He's not a morning person at all, so to keep him awake I'm looking for exciting things to do/observe/etc. that wouldn't be possible during his normal waking hours. We're in the east end of Toronto near the Don Valley, so both big-city and nature/wildlife type activities may be possibilities.
posted by winston on Sep 21, 2008 - 20 answers

Things to do with a one year-old and a four-year old outside the house. [more inside]
posted by paduasoy on May 25, 2008 - 11 answers

Gym for 18-month-old children? I have been hired to teach a 45 min gym class to 18 month-old children and their parents once a week. I don't like gym. [more inside]
posted by saucysault on Oct 10, 2007 - 17 answers

Local secrets to family entertainment in Seattle? [more inside]
posted by Riki tiki on Aug 24, 2007 - 9 answers

I need geology-activites suitable for children for an Rock-hound-day. [more inside]
posted by Rabarberofficer on Aug 6, 2007 - 10 answers

In Melbourne this weekend with my almost 12 year old daughter, staying in Carlton. What things are fun and don't require a car?
posted by i_am_joe's_spleen on Mar 7, 2007 - 14 answers

Australian, Indian or Mexican games/activities for children? [more inside]
posted by xanthippe on Jun 14, 2006 - 9 answers

ParentFilter: I've a 17 mo old child, and I'd like suggestions as to activities to educate and entertain him. [more inside]
posted by Zinger on Nov 21, 2005 - 14 answers

NashvilleFilter: Help me reconnect with my family in Nashville, TN. [more inside]
posted by ZakDaddy on Sep 21, 2005 - 8 answers

My daughter's having a sleepover tonight for her 11th birthday. Six friends are coming over. I had lots of outdoor activities planned for the dusk and early evening hours, but now it looks like it's going to rain all day so the backyard will be a mess. Any suggestions for fun indoor activities? Nothing worse than a chorus of "I'm booooooored," you know. [more inside]
posted by SashaPT on Apr 22, 2005 - 20 answers