I have a 7 year old son who is the only kid in the neighborhood his age. If I hear "there's nothing to do" or "no one to play with" one more time, I'm gonna scream! I used to let him play with my neices at my MIL's house, but I had a disagreement with how things were done there, so he no longer goes to play there anymore. All they did was eat junkfood and sit in front of tv all day anyway. So, I'm taking control again, and have no idea what I'm doing, lol! He's upset because I don't make pizza rolls for dinner. He's bored sitting around the house. The park is full of a bunch of kids who use foul language and rough play. I don't want my son around that. So, what kind of things to do for a 7 yo who's used to being waited on hand and foot, and never was encouraged to use his imagination? If I had known what was going on all this time, I wouldn't have let it get this bad. I need kid projects for one... and I need them bad. All the ideas for summer fun I see are for a group of kids, but he's the only one in his age range in the neighborhood. Please help! Thanks!
Oiy. That's a tough one. Get him a dog! Ok, maybe not. Then you have 2 to wait on hand and foot. Hmmmm..... The library? Sometimes they have special things going on for kids. But, I know you're looking for stuff for him to do at home. Ok, I know you're looking for something that's NOT in front of the TV, but have you looked into a Wii? There are games that will get him up and moving around not just sitting and using a hand controller. We hav this one called Outdoor Adventure (something like that). It has a floor pad that you run on, jump on, etc. It's a blast! And it's for one player or two. Then there's the Wii fit. Again, not just sitting and playing, you're actually moving around. Yeah, it's kind of expensive, but if it keeps him active.................? I don't know. I'm not very creative myself when it comes to keeping kids busy. I gave my older son a younger brother to drive him crazy. I know, you're working on that.
I'll keep thinking to see what I can come up with. Oh, maybe get him interested in cooking for himself! First with you of course. It'll be a life skill and he won't even know it!
What does he find interesting and how much time do you have to devote to the activities with him?
Maybe take him to a Micheal's or similar and see if any of the kits or other materials strike his fancy. A kit might get his imagination going without his needing to come up with the idea all on his own.
Hmmm......We're hardly ever home but when we are glue, pasta, glitter, beads etc.... & some paper are always a hit. My oldest two really enjoy word searches too but they are kinda odd.....they actually ask for more homework! They like me to print things off the internet for them to do. Especially math.
We have a Wii and it really does keep them active. Ezra likes to play Diego and you have to move your arms like you're swimming, run in place (arms moving like your running) & flying etc... The older boys like the racing and games like bowling & golfing.
Oh wowsers, I would say Library summer reading {if yours has one} I would agree with the girls it depends on the time you have with him, if you are a working parent.
What about outdoor games, Badmitten,horseshoes, things like that. You could play together.
From my sister -in-law she has a 6 yr old no other childern, she makes him up a create of cars, things to build bridges with, Branches, shovels.
I hope you find what you are looking for. I will check with her on more things.
I really need help 
I know, you're working on that. 
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