What kind of activities can a 5-year-old do alone to entertain herself? My daughter goes to my mom's 2 days a week, from 9 am to 3 pm. She’s getting really, really bored. [more inside]
posted by yawper on Nov 17, 2009 - 33 answers

Marbella filter: does anybody know great places (or even good or just ok ones) to take kids to in or around the Marbella area? [more inside]
posted by dimon on Sep 25, 2009 - 1 answer

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

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

I will be spending the day in White Plains, New York, and I'm looking for some activities for my 3&4 year old kids. Anyone know of an online resource that could help, or perhaps familiar with the area?
posted by curiocity on Sep 29, 2007 - 7 answers

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

I'm helping to plan a birthday party for my girlfriend's daughter, and I need some serious help. We're talking five or six girls, all 8 - 9 years of age, all coming together on a Saturday afternoon. How can I help make this an awesome party? [more inside]
posted by kbanas on Jun 6, 2007 - 17 answers

We have a block party in our (Chicago) neighborhood every year and I've been asked to help with kids' games. I'm not a fan of traditional competitive games. So, I'm looking for some unusual ideas that will appeal to kids and adults alike... [more inside]
posted by jeanmari on May 14, 2007 - 13 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