https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 29 May 2026 22:45:14 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doing-fun-things-with-the-kids-after-daycareschool#post-2224965 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:27:54 +0000 daniellemybelle 2224965@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used to stop at a little general store and get a treat every Friday after school when were kids. I think having a special day of the week is a good way to handle it! Of course we would still beg to go to "the little store" a lot! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doing-fun-things-with-the-kids-after-daycareschool#post-2224943 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 11:16:09 +0000 Andrea 2224943@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did schedule it for awhile. Then DD could tell her friends in class that we would be going to X playground on Thursdays and then other people show up if they know you will be there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doing-fun-things-with-the-kids-after-daycareschool#post-2224694 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 09:39:35 +0000 looch 2224694@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Is the playground on your way home? I find it really easy to use the avoidance method, but if I have to pass by something, my son usually likes to call my attention to it.</p> <p>I think scheduling it is a great idea, my son knows that we get pizza for dinner on Friday for example, and if he asks for it during the week, we "can't" have that for dinner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doing-fun-things-with-the-kids-after-daycareschool#post-2224692 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 09:39:19 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 2224692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I honestly just tell them it is a special treat, and we won't be getting any today. I think if you schedule it on a certain day, they will come to expect it on that day too. Better to be sporadic and let it be a pleasant surprise when you do say yes.</p> <p>I think it's important for kids to experience disappointment! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doing-fun-things-with-the-kids-after-daycareschool#post-2224691 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 09:39:14 +0000 lamariniere 2224691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We go to the playground nearly every day after daycare. When we can't do that, I always mention the toys or books waiting for him at home. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doing-fun-things-with-the-kids-after-daycareschool#post-2224686 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 09:37:23 +0000 DillonLion 2224686@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just say exactly that "certain things (playgrounds, ice cream, etc.) are a special treat and not something that can be begged for every day" (although mine is younger than yours) and she usually is agreeable. I expect it won't fly so well when she's older. </p> <p>I've been using the positive phrasing I heard about on here, something along the lines of "Oh, gosh, I WISH I could take you to the park every day. I would if I could! But we can't go everyday because of XYZ...." and that goes over a lot better than just a simple "NO" or something like that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/doing-fun-things-with-the-kids-after-daycareschool#post-2224678 Thu, 02 Jul 2015 09:25:53 +0000 mrbee 2224678@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We go to the playground after school from time to time and it's fun for the kids. I don't mind at all, except for one thing: the kids come to expect it, and beg for it every time! Same things goes for when we get a little ice cream on the walk home - they will start begging for ice cream every day.</p> <p>How do you make it clear that certain things (playgrounds, ice cream, etc.) are a special treat and not something that can be begged for every day? I was thinking about scheduling them on specific days (Ice cream on Mondays, playgrounds on Fridays), but I'd love a more flexible solution if anyone has one! </p>