One-on-One Date

The Play Date

The Play Date

One child. One grown-up. Their kind of fun.

⏱ 45-90 mins ♡ Free to low cost ⌂ Anywhere
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
• A playful activity your child loves
• Optional snack or drink
• Any equipment needed for your chosen activity
START THE DATE ↓
Rather than planning a particular activity, today we're going to create a date around something that YOUR child genuinely loves doing.

The difference between this and an ordinary afternoon of play is that we're going to make it feel like a proper date.

Because there's something really lovely about a child knowing:
Today, we're doing something I love. And Mum or Dad is coming along just to enjoy it with me.
♡
Make it yours. Skip something, change something, use what you have — the plan is here to make things easier.
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STEP 1

PLAN THE ACTIVITY

Tell your child you want to have a date with them...but this time, they're going to help choose what you do.

You could ask:

“What's something you love doing that you'd really like us to do together?”

If they need inspiration, give them a few realistic options.

Maybe:

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Visit a favourite playground.
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Go to a skate park or bike park.
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Play mini golf.
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Go swimming.
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Kick a ball around at the park.
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Play at the beach.
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Go roller skating.
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Visit a trampoline park.
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Go somewhere to fly a kite.

You know your child and what they love.

Give them choices that work for their age, interests and your budget.

💬 WHAT TO SAY
“I've got a date planned for just you and me. And I want us to do something you really love!”
PLAN THE ACTIVITY
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STEP 2

MAKE IT UNIQUE

Here's the little twist for this date.

Your child gets to be the expert.

Whatever activity you've chosen, let them show you how it's done.

If you're at the bike park, let them show you their favourite track.

If you're playing mini golf, let them explain their strategy.

If you're kicking a ball around, let them teach you their favourite trick.

If you're at the playground, let them invent a challenge for you.

You might even deliberately let them teach you something you're not particularly good at.

💬 WHAT TO SAY
“Okay, you're the expert today. Show me what we're doing!”
MAKE IT UNIQUE
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STEP 3

EAT TOGETHER

When you've finished playing, find somewhere to sit and enjoy your snack.

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a picnic table.
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bench.
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the grass.
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or wherever you happen to be.

You might talk about what you've just done or what you'd love to try together next time.

💬 WHAT TO SAY
"What did you enjoy most today?"
“What should we do for our next date?”
EAT TOGETHER
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STEP 4

MAKE IT A MEMORY

Before you head home, take a photo together.

Perhaps it's a photo of your child showing you their favourite trick Or both of you looking completely ridiculous after your playground challenge.

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That's it. ❤️

Change anything. Skip anything. Make it yours.
WANT IT ON PAPER?
Take the plan with you.