Low energy activities for children?
Once again i've re-posted this in this forum as well as the parenting one, as the advice from parents who are and have been through similar obstacles has been invaluable.
Well, in short, my daughter has Leukemia, she's been in hospital for most of this year, and lots of the two years before that, and we're looking at bringing her home more often in the new year. She's recently started a new course of chemo treatments and has reacted brilliantly. Therefore, the doctor wants to slowly introduce her back into our care by giving her one day a week out of hospital, then two days, and so on. This is a MASSIVE step for us as her siblings have only seen her stuck in hospital recently as she's ecstatic to think she can be out with us.
Problem is, we thought we'd just bring her home, play some family game's and pop on the TV if she got tired, but Charlotte has other idea's. She wants to "be outside with all of us and see the world again" in her words.
We spoke to our doctor and he's given us two hours outside, providing she doesn't get too tired, then we have 5 hours at home, before we drop her back to the hospital, where they'll check how well she coped with that.
We live in England and its pretty cold at the moment, so the beach and picnics are out of the question, we don't think she's strong enough for bowling and her immune systems very weak, so we're not too keen on swimming. She's 8 years old, my son is 6 and my other two daughters are 14. All she wants is a surprise, so has anyone got any idea's for something for the whole family that will be easy for her to partake in, but i a way that she can experience what she's missed for ages.
Cheers.
- BSherman
A first step might just be car rides to some scenic spots: waterfalls, horse ranch, and (since you are in England) castles.
A next step, provided her immune system is OK to stroll in crowds, might be to find some small museums, historical spots, or indoor petting zoo. Keep it small so she doesn't get tired from walking, and indoors so she is warm. Most kids like McDonald's and child-oriented restaurants, so maybe you could visit there too.
At home a game of kickball or ping pong might be fun. Just keep an eye on her exertion and make sure she seems OK.
Best wishes that your girl continues to respond well and is living at home full-time soon. : )
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