As a mom to three sons, I know that spending quality time together is a must if I want to build a solid relationship with them.
I’m kicking myself because I can’t remember what the book was called that I read in college but it talked about how to get your son to tell you what’s going on in their lives and open up to you without prying. It was very simple: spend uninterrupted quality time with them, even just for 10 minutes, and they will tend to just start talking organically.
I know, mama, life gets so busy! But it’s so worth it to slow down and spend 1-on-1 time with your son, undistracted by life’s stresses.
One good way to make sure you do this is to schedule a date night together each month.
With the help of my 9 year old, Lincoln, I’ve put together this list of mother and “son” date ideas so you can #momtothefullest!
(My 9 year old also cringed when I called it a mother & son “date” so maybe call it something else, haha!)
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Mother and Son Date Ideas:
- Baseball games or other sporting events (many cities have minor league teams which can be a cheaper option.)
- Bowling
- Go karts
- Batting cages
- Mini golf
- Ice cream
- Lunch/Dinner at a restaurant
- Movie theatre
- A night in – with a movie and popcorn! (Get a movie night popcorn/candy bundle on Amazon HERE!)
- Ride bikes
- Go to the park
- Go to the beach
- Fishing
- Camp out in the backyard (maybe with a campfire!)
- Go hiking
- Go to a concert
- Go to the zoo
- Go to the aquarium
- See a play
- Go to an arcade
- Go shopping
- Make a meal or bake together at home
- Make a scavenger hunt to do together
- Go swimming
- Go to a children’s museum
- Laser tag
- Go to a county or state fair
- Learn to play their favorite video game
- Do an art project together (painting, sculpting, wood burning, etc…)
- Build something (ie: a birdhouse)
- Go to a car show
- Nerf gun war (indoors OR outdoors)
- Build a lego set
- Play board games or card games
- Build a fort and sleep in it with sleeping bags.
- Get a monthly subscription box to do together each month (See my post on the best educational subscription boxes for kids!)
- Ice skating
- Roller rink (if there’s any still around!)
- Play catch
- Do an Adventure Challenge!
Be sure to be unplugged and completely present when spending quality time with your son and you will surely create lasting memories together!
Leave a comment below with any ideas you have for mother and son dates!
