I think I need to spend some 1:1 time with 12yo DD, we don’t spend much time together these days and I’m always rushing around. I was thinking a day together in the holidays. Any suggestions what I could do with her? She’d love a day spa but don’t think we could afford it. Would probably also love an art class together but I have to factor in jealousy from the other kids and also not sure if there would be adult-child ones.

Can you do an at-home spa day to save on costs? Would mean having the other kids out of the house though too. What about a day out doing things like visiting an art gallery/museum if you’re both into art, with lunch etc. Even just going to movies together and lunch afterwards can be nice.

Here’s a whole heap of art classes that are child-friendly and I think some are parent and child classes. https://classbento.com.au/kid-friendly-classes-sydney

I think you meant Sydney but if anyone is looking for a fun activity to take their kids to in Melbourne, try ArtVo in Docklands. We went a few years ago and it was excellent. https://www.artvo.com.au/

I’ve got a 12 year old as well, things she likes doing together are going to the movies, getting breakfast/lunch somewhere by ourselves or just window shopping at the mall, go to the sushi train after. Actually she likes pretty much anything where her brother isn’t coming along as well! Also if she likes the zoo you could get a family pass and that’s a nice trip out. Then you can go whenever (with whoever)

Holiday stuff to do with DD

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I think I need to spend some 1:1 time with 12yo DD, we don’t spend much time together these days and...