Why Mother Son Dates?
–A close mother-son relationship is good for a boy’s mental health. A study presented at the American Psychological Association showed that boys who are close to their mothers tend not to buy into hyper-masculine stereotypes. They don’t believe, for instance, that you have to always act tough, go it alone or fight to prove your manhood every time you are challenged. These boys remained more emotionally open. Not only did they have better friendships, but also less anxiety and depression than their more macho peers.
-Teenage boys who are close to their moms engage in less risky behavior. It has long been known that good parent-teen communication can help lessen the influence of negative peer pressure. But new research shows that it is a boy’s mother who is the most influential when it comes to her son’s decision making about alcohol, drugs and sex. Some researchers speculate that the nature of mother-son communication accounts for the difference: mothers usually don’t have one big “drug talk” or “sex talk” but instead tend to weave the topic into other conversations or family activities.
–Far from making boys weaker, the love of a mother can and does actually make boys stronger, emotionally and psychologically. Far from making boys dependent, the base of safety a loving mother can create—a connection that her son can rely on all his life—provides a boy with the courage to explore the outside world. But most important, far from making a boy act in ‘girl-like’ ways, a loving mother actually plays an integral role in helping a boy develop his masculinity.
Sources: https://www.familyeducation.com/life/mother-son-relationships/what-sons-learn-their-mothers
http://www.telegram.com/article/20120509/NEWS/120509477
8 Mother Son Date Ideas in Toledo
NickelWorld
NickelWorld is a unique concept in Family Entertainment. They have Over 100 Games!! All Games Operate with NICKELS!! While some Games Take Two or Three Nickels, MOST Games are one Nickel each to play!! PLUS, they have 13 FREE GAMES!! Most Games also WIN TICKETS to trade in for all sorts of PRIZES!!
Address: 2545 S Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43614
Hours: Open 7 days a week, 11AM–10PM
Phone: (419) 385-3297
Website:http://www.nickelworldtoledo.com/
Admission: $2.50 to enter and then however many nickels you would like…$5 is usually more than enough
Sportway of Toledo
This seasonal go-kart racing facility also offers an 18-hole mini-golf course & batting cages.
Address: 5950 Angola Rd, Toledo, OH 43615
Hours: Tues-Thurs and Sundays 11AM–11PM Fri. and Sat. 11PM-12AM
Phone: (419) 867-1006
Website:http://sportwayinc.com/
Admission: Single Go-Kart $6 / 3 laps and Double Go-Kart $7 / 3 laps
Batting Cage…$1 = 1 token (15 pitches) $5 = 6 tokens (buy 5 get one free)
Mini-gold…18 Holes Adults $6 Kids – 6 & under $3
Clelands
Northwest Ohio’s only full service hunting and shooting sports specialty store. Their ranges give you a place to practice year round. Use the indoor pistol range or indoor archery range throughout the year, in climate-controlled comfort. The outdoor 3-D range is available from March thru October.
Address: 10306 Airport Hwy, Swanton, OH 43558
Hours: Monday-Friday 10AM–7PM Saturday 10AM-6PM Closed Sundays
Phone: (419) 865-4713
Website:http://www.clelands.com/
Admission: Varies
Schmucker’s Restaurant
Classic, original dinner experience! Opened in 1948 and is still going strong! When you walk in you step back in time, the 13 chrome stools at the lunch counter have been there from the beginning, as has the wooden phone booth in the corner. And the food is still good, plentiful and inexpensive.
Address: 2103 N Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43615
Hours: Monday-Saturday 5AM–11PM Closed Sundays
Phone: (419) 535-9116
Q-Zar
This entertainment center known for its large laser tag arena also has arcade games & hosts parties.
Address: 5836 Monroe St, Sylvania, OH 43560
Hours: Monday, Thursday, & Friday 4–10PM Closed Tuesday & Wednesday, and on Saturdays & Sundays 12pm-10pm
Phone: (419) 885-3460
Website:https://www.qzartoledo.com/
Admission: Laser Tag Prices -$8.50 One game of laser tag, $15.00 Two game pack, & $19.00 Three game pack
All You Can Play Sessions $19.00 per person Monday, Thursday & Friday: 4pm – 7pm and Sunday, Monday & Thursday: 7pm – 10pm
Dave & Busters
Family-friendly chain offering a sports-bar-style setting for American food & arcade games.
Address: 5001 Monroe St, Toledo, OH 43623
Hours: Monday-Thursday and Sundays 10AM–12AM Fridays & Saturdays 10AM-2AM
Phone: (419) 481-9800
Website: https://www.daveandbusters.com/
Admission: Varies
Pete’s Garage
The restaurant is a kid’s favorite!! Request a table in a car…yep, you read right, a table inside a classic car! This bar & grill serves American, Italian & Mexican fare in a relaxed setting with eclectic decor.
Address: 930 N Telegraph Rd, Monroe, MI 48162
Hours: Open 7 days a week 10:30AM–2AM
Phone: (734) 243-0343
Website:http://www.petesgaragemi.com
Admission: Varies
Phoenix Theatres Mall of Monroe Movie Theater
100% reclining seats! And Matinees, anything showing before 6PM is only $5!
Address: The Mall of Monroe 2121 N Monroe St
Phone: (734) 457-9080
Hours: Varies
Website:http://www.phoenixmovies.net/loc_frenchtown
Admission: General Admission-$8.75, Child, (11 and under) $6.00, Seniors, (60 and over) $6.00 Matinees before 6 PM $5.00
Our oldest kiddos are now off to middle school and they have graduated to the buddy system at the water park. Meanwhile us moms can relax and enjoy the company of the younger kiddos and one another as we float down the lazy river, jump the waves in the wave pool, and watch the kiddos on the splash playground. Rolling Hills Water Park continues to be our favorite waterpark, it isn’t too big, but not too small, it has enough activities to occupy all the kiddos, patches of grass to lay out a towel to relax (or have a time-out), it is the perfect distance from Toledo, far enough that you feel like you’re going somewhere special, but not so far that it feels like a chore.
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So moms put any body issues you may have aside and make some amazing memories with your children. I am so glad our children will have memories to treasure when they get older of their mothers playing in the water with them, going down the lazy river, enjoying their time together as opposed to meagerly sitting on the side covered, fearful of what others may think, allowing others potential judgments to hijack an amazing day and treasured time together. I want to give a cheer to all the moms out there who sport the suits no matter what body type, or what season of motherhood they might be in, and enjoy their time with their children.