101 Things Every Kid Should Do Growing Up

by Alecia T. Devantier

Childhood is a magical time of newfound joys and enriching experiences. The gifts our children are given today will last a lifetime.

Genres: Nonfiction, Parenting

288 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2002

Reviews

[Vivian · Rating 3 out of 5]

73 of which I chose to include on my list. Each suggestion is granted a page or two or three, most of which are elaborations on how these might be implemented. It ends with a checklist, which would have been a sufficient cut-t0-the-chase for me.

I didn't need an instruction manual and the elaborations were marginally inspiring. However, I think each suggestion is a good conversation starter for family gatherings or for parent/child one-on-ones.

I was happy to tick off most of them as things I had done as a child, which might work well as writing prompts for a personal history. I confess most of the things listed that we did with our children, who are now ages 20 to 30-something-ish, were documented with photographs and put in scrapbooks. Big smile on my part.

[Marilyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

A gem of a book no parent or grandparent should be without. Short formatting with practical ideas. Most can be done with little or no money. This book serves as an excellent jumping off spot for augmenting a child's life.

[Rosie · Rating 3 out of 5]

So many great ideas to do with kids! I can't wait to try some of these with my niece and nephews.

[Kjersti · Rating 2 out of 5]

A few good ideas, but a lot of bad ones (ice skating in your living room on wax paper? Riding in a small airplane? What??)

[Cyndee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book - ALMOST makes me wish I could start all over! But he's 33 now......♥

[Maura · Rating 5 out of 5]

This would be a great "to-do" list for a summer.

[Shelleen · Rating 4 out of 5]

This has a lot of great ideas to make sure your child is getting a fun childhood. Most of the ideas are just simple things that really are things every kid should be able to experience. I typed up all the suggestions and I am going to make sure we fulfill all 101 with our kids. (I did however change a few of them for my list.) It makes me excited to have kids (not just an infant) so that I can be a kid again and play like this.

[Jessica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great ideas--some of which seem obvious, but still a handy resource.

[Susan]

thought this would be a fun place to get program ideas

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

Just got this, and it's fun to scan through for enriching family activities.