Activities & Programs: Tween, Puppets
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Summer Plans with a Baby
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on May 12, 2008
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Hello! Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful moms! I am a teacher who will have 2 months free this summer to hang out with my little guy. He'll be 9 months old in...
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- Join your local mom's club. They will have a monthly calendar of events. That way, you can also meet other moms in your town.
- I got a document from an ECFE mom that is fantastic. It's extremely long and I tried to attach it as a word document.. but it wouldn't work on this site. It's lon...
- If you live near Hopkins let me know. I'm in a Mom's club and we would be more then happy to show you around. We always have a huge amount of activities going on. ...
Activities and Crafts for 10 Year Old Boys
Asked by M.A. from Los Angeles
on June 8, 2007
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I need some suggestions on activities for my two 10 year old boys during the summer in my daycare. There are soooo many crafts for girls, but not for boys. I already...
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- hmmmm...boys, I don't have any of them, but Yoyo and airplanes come to mind. Can you get library books on yo yo tricks and how to make different paper airplanes? Wha...
- Some cool and inexpensive science projects. my son just did some really cool (age 11) with he's grandmother and he loved them.
- How about a bug journal? You can get one of those bug keepers at your local dollar store, as well as a small journal or notepad. This is great, especially if you're ou...
Two Questions?? Indoor Activities & Getting Rid of Pacifier
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on July 15, 2009
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My first question is what are some fun indoor activites for an 18month old? It is too hot to play outside for more than 10 min. I'm having a hard time thinking of fun ...
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- You have received enough sugestions about the pacifier, but my 2 year old watchied as we flushed it down the toilet. From then on he said it was gone and did great. A...
- cold turkey. and buy yourself some earplugs for a few nights! do not give into him. it will break your heart but it will be okay.
- Indoor activities for an 18 month old is easy. Wood puzzles, coloring, read books to him, the Big legos. Also buy an inflatable pool and put the soft plastic colored...
Having Friends Over?
Asked by L.M. from Seattle
on September 25, 2010
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So basically my question is this: Will we ever get to a point where I feel comfortable having my children's friends over?
A little background: I am a SAHM to five ch...
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- Flylady!! Like the other ladies said. And you'de be suprised how the routines and getting rid of clutter makes you feel a little less tired. Good luck!!
- Let it go. My house isn't ever "company" ready either. If you don't let go, you are keeping yourself as well as your children from having relationships with people o...
- In our home, if you want a friend to come over and the house is a mess or dirty, everybody has to help clean.. So daughter would clean her room, clean the bathroom...
Moving an Outside Birthday Party Inside?
Asked by K.H. from Chicago
on August 27, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My almost 2 year-old's birthday party was originally scheduled to be outside this Sunday (pool party, sidewalk chalking, and pinata). We'll be having 10 k...
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- I realize you already had your party and glad it was a success for you thats great!! Wondered where your husband got the bouncy from? Also, another good idea for...
- If you have a wall that is not really dark but is okay to draw on, you could still let them use the chalk. When my kids were little and just getting obnoxious, I woul...
- they can put on a simple play. That'll amuse the older kids and the little ones can just follow the older ones around. Maybe teach them a little dance and do it with...
Extremely Timid Child in New situations~Worried About School
Asked by J.B. from Portland
on July 10, 2008
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I am seeking feedback about my daughter who is now just over 4 years. She is extremely shy in new situations and/or environments with a lot of people she doesn't know...
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- I was a K-1 teacher and faced a number of these children. One girl's mother came in early with her daughter to introduce her to me and explain (simply, as the girl...
- My 4.5 year old son is also an only and has been pretty shy up until a few months ago. I don't think being an only has anything to do with it. Kids are all different...
- I feel your anxiety about this situation. My 3 year old son went though the same thing when I had to switch his preschool earlier this year. It absolutely broke my h...
6-Year Old Birthday Party
Asked by K.L. from Des Moines
on November 2, 2010
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My daughter's 6th bday is coming up and we have decided to have a party with some of her friends coming over to the house. I haven't done this before so I have some qu...
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- I would send them out soon, especially with the holidays coming up and besides that, I feel like people are so busy anymore and weekends fill up fast! I would pic...
- For my son's 6th birthday party last spring I bought t-shirts and clothing paint, and let them paint their own shirts. They loved it, and it was a great party favor, ...
- The sooner the better on the invites! With the holidays coming up, people's calendars start to fill pretty quickly. Considering the fact that you will be doing the...
Free and Cheap Entertainment for My 1 1/2 Year Old.
Asked by B. from Minneapolis
on January 19, 2006
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I'm a single mom on a TIGHT budget but want to take my son out to do stuff. Know any places that are low-cost or free that are age appropriate? We're just west of Mi...
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- Have you been to Edinborough Park in Edina? It's located east of France and just north of 494. It is an indoor park with a gym area for riding toys and ball play, an...
- Hey B., I'm also a single parent on a tight budget, so I can relate. Here are a few ideas * Children's Museum offers free memberships to low-income families *...
- B., I would look into story time at the library. For sure the Ridgedale library offers weekend ones for working parents. Also the Children's museum offers free days ...
Pregnant Mom on Bed Rest Looking for Things to Do with 4 Year Old. HELP!
Asked by D.R. from Chicago
on September 3, 2009
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I am 36 weeks pregnant and have been on-and-off bed rest for 3 months. I am looking for things to do with our fabulous 4 year old daughter - inside or outside. I am on...
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- 1. Where are you located? I think the best thing u can do is have friends over, like have a playgroup or friend with their child come to you because then the child i...
- I just bough a really fun art game involving mosaics. It has little magnetic circles of different colors and a magnetic board and instructions with ideas for designs....
- Don't feel horrible about your lack of ability to play with her. Just spending time with you, even crawling in bed and playing a board game, cards, drawing, watching m...
Daughter Isn't Interested in Anything....
Asked by J.R. from San Francisco
on February 11, 2008
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I am looking to sign my DD up for an after school class. We try to sign her up for at least one class twice a year to try new things. The problem is that my daughter d...
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- Hi J., My daughter is only 2 1/2 but she is the same. She loves to stay home with me and sometimes it's a trial to get her out of the house. She loves to color, dance...
- Unfortunately, I can't help you, but I wanted to let you know you are not alone. My 6 1/2 year old is identical to your daughter. Also, if I am around she and her fr...
- I think that sometimes in the desire to give our children everything possible we forget that what they really is need is simple down time, unstructured, no obligations...
