The best "playdates" my kids have are when they are not scheduled When the weather is a little warmer, they like to play outside on their
playdates at all (although they enjoy them too). We like to go to the bikes, play on the swings, write with chalk and blow bubbles. At the end,
park and just meet up with whoever is there - sometimes we see friends I bring ice cream out for everyone with different toppings in bowls so
from the neighborhood, or friends from school, or sometimes we meet they can "make their own sundae."–Candida B.
new friends. A good "pick up" game of baseball is my son's favorite -
while my daughter just enjoys "playing." Between school and organized She loves anything that allows her to be creative, when she plays
sports, the kids have enough scheduling - sometimes it's just nice to go with her friends she trys to be a reporter, running around with a pencil
out and see what happens! –Amy Z. and pad asking questions and writing them down. –Tiffannie B.
On Sundays we usually eat dinner early, so we have some down time
in the evenings. Our fun play date is cooking or baking together. We'll THIS MONTH'S 20TH ANNIVERSARY
make individual pizzas. We each get our own dough and we'll use what-
GIVEAWAY IS "REAL MOMMIES"
ever we have in the fridge along with sauce and cheese. It makes for a
Your 'assignment' is to interview your child. We'll provide the questions;
great evening snack and we each share our creations. –Joseph A.
they'll provide the answers. Sit down with your child to fill in answers to
My children enjoy going to Wolfe’s Pond Park with a few friends and
our questions (link to the contest on
www.siparent.com) and
riding their bikes. I bring a cooler with drinks and snacks. They also
YOU COULD WIN ONE OF THESE GREAT MOMMY PRIZES:
enjoy going to the ocean to pick up shells. –Jacqueline O.
Tickets to Phantom of the Opera on Broadway
or a one of these gifts:
My child’s favorite playdate is to go to the dog park with his friend his
Beach Bum Gift Basket
dog and his friends dog. They run around, play ball and give treats to the
Wild Orchid Mother's Day Bouquet
dogs at Wolfe’s Pond dog run. –Tara D.
Created by You Gift Certificate
My five year old daughter's favorite play date is to go to the Staten South Fin Gift Certificate • Ariam Ladies Haircut
Island Children's Museum. We have a membership so we can go at
Pic Forever Gift Certificate • Bistro Gift Certificate
anytime. –Rachelle B.
Knead to Escape Arbonne Products Gift Certificate
My daughter loves tea party play dates. I use actual tea cups and
saucers and make mini turkey sandwiches. –Flora D.
See who won last month's
Dora, Circus, and Medieval Times show tickets on page 98.
Walking the grounds at Snug Harbor, exploring the "nooks and Thank you to all who participated.
crannies" under the buildings and having snacks or sandwiches while S.I. Parent continually strives to bring our community of parents closer
looking at the boats in the harbor. –Melinda O.
together. Your ideas and input help other Staten Island families.
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