How to Cope With Mommy Boredom

Having that first baby is such a special time, and experience that changes our whole life. There are so many things we can do with baby throughout their life to keep us and our child entertained, and having a good time.

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   Parenting doesn't have to be boring-matter of fact, it can be a whole heck of a lot of fun; more time than not. Especially with some of these great ideas / places for spending time out and about with baby and young children.

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   Parks, Lakes, and the River
   
   Visiting places like Amusement parks, Play-scape park, children's parks and, play grounds, or other play areas designed for kids. Also having fun playing at the lake; or at the river in a safe zone for kids.
   
   Botanic Gardens
   
   Are a beautiful place to take kids.
   
   See Animals
   
   Petco, Family Farms, zoos, aquariums
   
   Family Entertainment
   
   Museums, kids theaters, and drive inn
   
   http://www.theatermania.com/kids/

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   City Library
   
   Story time, puppet shows and many other activies at your local library. Check with your local library for the upcoming programs for children.
   
   Community Centers
   
   YMCA has all kinds of awesome programs for kids all year long. Check with your local YMCA in your area.
   
   Fast Food Play Centers
   
   Check with your local fast food places in your area that have play equipment for kids.
   
   MC Donald's
   
   Chuck E. Cheese's
   
   Some Diary Queens have a play area for kids
   
   Some Pizza Places.
   
   Carnivals and Circuses are a great place to take kids when they are in town. If you live in a big city you could take your child to visit the carnival in your city all year long like with the one at the 'Seattle Center', or where ever you live. Check with your states local Recreational Activities.

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   Traveling with Kids
   
   There are a ton of places to take small kids where they will have a blast! Here's a list of some of the most popular places kids love to go.
   
   Disney Land's Walt Disney Magical Resort for kids
   
   Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Park
   
   Disney -MGM Studios Theme Park, Fl.
   
   Blizzard Beach in Walt Disney World Resort, Fl.
   
   Museum of Science, Boston
   
   Denver Museum of Nature and Science
   
   National Aquarium in Baltimore
   
   Fort Worth Zoo in TX.
   
   San Diego Zoo
   
   San Diego's Wild Life Animal Park
   
   Cedar Point Amusement Park
   
   National Air and Space Museum
   
   Safeco Field, Seattle WA.
   
   Nature Adventures/Camping, etc.

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   Resources
   
   United States Community Activities
   
   http://www.olx.com/q/kids/c-381
   
   Kid's in the woods
   
   http://www.fs.fed.us/emphasis/kids.shtml
   
   Recreational Activities for kids with disabilities
   
   http://www.cureourchildren.org/sports.htm
   
   East Bay's Habitot Children's Museum
   
   http://www.habitot.org/hab/about_us.htm
   
   Parent Connection
   
   http://gocitykids.parentsconnect.com/
   
   YMCA
   
   http://www.ymca.net/maps/
   
   Chuck E. Cheese's
   
   http://www.chuckecheese.com/