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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: What to Do??    —Blue Springs, MO

"I'm at my wits end on what to do. Let me back up a step. Since its been so hot, we've not been able to get out of th..."

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when my girls were little I used to spray shaving cream on the kitchen table and they could draw pictures in the shaving cream they loved it and the house smelled good...

Hi K., There are other things you can do out of the house when it's hot, like going to the library or to the mall! Take him on the stroller and you can have fun too...

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Q: Suggestions on Birthday Party Activities for 4 Y/o "Dressy" Party    —Rancho Cucamonga, CA

"My daughter will be turning 4 in August and she wants to have a dress up party. So we're having a "Super Hero/Princes..."

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maybe instead of the girls wearing their nice dress clothes they can wear their princess costumes....every girl has one or two! That way if they get dirty, they are o...

Maybe Musical Chairs...or better yet "Musical Thrones"

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Q: How to Occupy an Almost 3-Year Old    —Phoenix, AZ

"I am a SAHM and I love it. I have 2 daughters that are just over 2 years apart and they have been great!! However, ..."

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That sounds exactly like my daughter!! Only difference is that she is now 4. If you come up with anything, let me know. I sometimes think maybe we've done so much that...

My oldest son got hooked on puzzles- first we did the 12 piece ones,then increased to 50-100 pieces.(Try different kinds)He got SO excited about them that he could do ...

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Q: Seeking Advise in Toy Clean-up    —Jerseyville, IL

"My son is 3 years and 3 months old. My home is very organized yet lived in. His toys all have an exact location wher..."

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I have a daughter about the same age and we have been working on picking up the toys also. She does it at pre-school everyday but it seems like at home she won't do i...

Calmly warn Caleb that you can not guarantee his toys will still be there later if he doesn't pick them up. Then, when he goes on his merry way - grab yourself a bla...

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Q: Toddler Entertainment    —Cleveland, OH

"I am looking for some good ideas to do with my 18 month old son. I am a stay at home mom now, and don't really know ..."

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I too am a sahm and a previous preschool teacher so I hope some of these ideas will help you fill your days with a bit of enrichment.... Playdough is always fun! Ma...

You could join a playgroup. I organize a group on meetup.com. For example: in the search box, type in Stay At Home Moms and you will see if there are any meetup gro...

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Q: Looking for a Hobby    —Crosby, TX

"Hi ladies, I am in some serious need of a hobby. I have never kept up w/ anything and have actually never been ver..."

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Hi S.. My name is T.. I too was in need of a hobby. I had my 2nd daughter 8 months ago and the epidural left me disabled. Since I wasn't able to work a full time j...

I don't feel creative either but that doesn't keep me from scrapbooking or quilting. I really enjoy both but don't often have time to do it. You just pick what you l...

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Q: Fleas!!!! Taking Over!!! Help    —Hampton, VA

"I really don't want to get rid of our beloved cat Jody but she has infested our computer room with fleas... well the ..."

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Hello, We have three cats (which are usually indoor but, I took them out on a harness) then we had a major flea outbreak. I did some research online and read tha...

Dear L., My five year old cat got fleas last June when I got a bird feeder. My son sat beside the bird feeder almost daily and brought the birds' fleas inside un...

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Q: Seeking Help with Teenagers!    —Hollywood, MD

"I am looking for some advice on how to respond to teenagers. Recently they have been given more responsibility in the..."

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I can tell you what worked with my girls. I gathered up all of their dirty clothes every day and put them in garbage bags and put them in the garage. Of course the g...

Hi, I have a 16y.o. daughter...she has been doing her own laundry since she was 9. She has also had her little chores, such as wiping the table, counters, and loading ...

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Q: Age for First Tricycle    —Arlington, TX

"Hello all - My daughter turns two in a couple of weeks and I am thinking about getting her a tricycle but I don't..."

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Hi A., We bought our son his first tricycle on his first birthday. He's been trying to pedal and now looks like a pro. He is doing very well with it. We now take ...

We got my daughter one at 2 and she cannot really grasp the concept. Plus most tricycles are too big for kids at 2. I would wait until she is 3 or even 2 1/2.

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Q: She Needs Something to Do    —Troy, MI

"my daugther is a year and 1/2 and is the most active little person i have ever seen she has a total mind of her own k..."

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First, where are you from would help big time. There are many things for a 1 1/2 to do but it depends on where you live. There is gymboree, and then there are two pla...

Try the community education programs in your area. Many times they have groups starting at 18 months. Also, my library story time group starts at 18 months. I also ...

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