Activity Centers: Puppets
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Kids Play Places
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on October 5, 2010
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My cousin and I are toying with the idea of opening a center where mom's bring their kids just to play. In the area where we live, there is nothing like this, other t...
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- I live in Galveston County, Tx. We had EXACTLY what you are talking about. In was in a strip center next to a Kroger (grocery store) at a VERY busy intersection. I thi...
- We've been to a place called Aha 4 Kids in Lancaster, Ohio. I think it was $5 a person for all day. It wasn't very high tech, but there was tons of things to do. Th...
- One suggestion: have a great area for children 3 and under!! There is ONE place near me with a little area for young ones. It's not even that great, but it's separate ...
Need Suggestions, Bit of a Rant
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on August 17, 2011
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ok, so I have not been working at my new job long, and going into I was warned it would be crazy for a while. I am working as a preschool teacher and the room I have b...
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- Family Fun magazine is a treasure of ideas. Alot of the art and craft projects use everyday items. Make a list of needed items that your parents can help donate. Eg...
- Hang up a big "wish list" on the door and ask parents to please read and check off anything they think they can spare from home. Im sure a couple toys, and dress up i...
- One of the really cool ideas I got while I was in school was to start a collection of big shoe boxes. inside each one have what you need for a center. a center does ...
Activities for a 7 Month-old
Asked by E.N. from Chicago
on September 19, 2008
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My son, who is just shy of 7 months old, loves activity and entertainment. We are looking at going to Gymboree classes, but they are only once a week and I need ideas...
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- Hi E., Another group that has playgroups, outings, open gym, kid's club and other drop-in activities that our family has grown up with - Parent's Who Care. www.pa...
- Hi E., I don't know where you live, but my own suburb does not seem to have a lot of activities...so I am looking into activities in the surrounding communities (pa...
- Try the website kidwinks.com. It has recommendations for activities and will let you know if there is admission cost. I didn't see which area you're in, but in the sub...
4 Year Old Acting up in Daycare-just Started, Please HELP!!!
Asked by A.L. from Austin
on July 16, 2010
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My four year old is just now starting to act up at daycare. He has been going to the same daycare since he was two years old. He has had transition problems (changin...
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- How is the new teacher with him? I remember my son was doing this years ago and I noticed one day when we were in the store the teacher came over and he started runni...
- HI A., This is so hard... I had to deal with some of this with my son and it's no fun to feel or be told that your son is a "problem." My advice is to meet with th...
- Something is going on at the daycare and you need to make a surprise visit.
Kids Game Ideas???
Asked by J.B. from Columbus
on June 21, 2010
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I just found out tonight that I have been "elected to be in charge of" the kids games for my husbands family reunion. The reunion will be held at the end of July so it...
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- scavenger hunts, water balloon wars. water guns, 3 legged race, are all fun, egg on a spoon race. Just think, elementary school field day.
- I would enlist the help of any teen that wants to help. Perhaps send out an e-mail to them and ask them this question and also ask them if they'd like to help with th...
- ~Get some bur-lap sacks and have potato sack races. ~Have them tie legs together and do 2-legged races. ~Have small balloons and have balloon tosses. The last pair ...
Inexpensive Outings
Asked by J.T. from Chicago
on February 26, 2009
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Hi girls, the kids are so bored being stuck in the house. Does anymone have any suggestions on where we could take them that's not too expensive. Or if there was some ...
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- Not sure on what the height limit is but Yorktown mall has a train and little indoor playground for kids. You get 6 rides on the train for $5 or $1/ride. I usually get...
- Well, there is a Kids Expo this weekend at the Renaissance Schaumburg. I believe you can look it up on line at chicago kids expo. I plan to attempt to take mine tomor...
- Well considering I work at the local bowling center I am going to tell you take them bowling! Everyone can bowl including you. Thursday's are $1 days. $1 for bowlin...
Help Help Who Can Help!!!
Asked by A.G. from Sarasota
on July 7, 2010
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my children would drive a sane man mad in about three mins. All day long I get to hear screaming cusing hiting crying and MOMMIE.... I can't take much more. I try to ...
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- 3 yr old cusing? seriously, get some hot sauce ASAP
- One word. TIMEOUT, your 3 year old isnt the boss and you need to take control you are the mommy and she needs to know that.
- Buy the book: Parenting With Love And Logic by Jim Fay and Foster Cline If there is a seminar in your area I strongly suggest you sign up, and take your husband if he...
Stay at Home Mom Seeking Arts/Crafts Ideas
Asked by J.S. from Spokane
on July 3, 2007
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Hi! I am having a great time staying home with my kids this summer. This is our first time together, I've worked all the years before. We're having a great time swim...
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- Time to start on those Christmas gifts! Making soap is easy enough for your 3 year old to participate. And please don't forget good old macaroni art! Michaels sells ch...
- Check out www.discovertraditions.com It's my website, but represents great family fun ideas at no cost. It's kind of like family circle and there is a newsletter you...
- You could go on a nature walk with your children just around your neighbor hood, or you local park. Collect various leaves,twigs, rocks, shells, you name it. Then come...
Ideas for Fun Birthday Party Venues
Asked by P.L. from Grand Rapids
on January 7, 2008
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I need some ideas of places to go around the grand rapids area for children's birthday parties. Our house is just too small for all the children my daughter wants to ...
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- Hi P., Two of my kids have had birthday parties at Northstar gymnastics in Rockford. The kids get to run and jump and bounce all while one of the coaches supervises...
- Not sure of the time of year, but we've held birthday parties (and non-birthday parties) in a couple of venues. Ottawa County's Hager Park has proven to be fun all ye...
- Have you checked into Bounce Party yet? I have younger children but we've been there and a similar place in Alabama for parties for kids all ages and even a party cons...
Ideas for Long Car Ride
Asked by D.J. from Minneapolis
on November 15, 2007
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Hi! My one year old HATES the carseat, and we are driving 6 hours to Omaha on Wednesday. We are thinking of driving at night so he sleeps, but are worried that we mi...
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- Try a dvd player,sitting in the back with him or practice letting him cry it out before your big trip. Go on some trips around town before hand and let him know scream...
- We have a portable DVD player for our kids and we play educational movies. They love it and keeps them quiet. Good luck with your drive!!
- I have done this very drive many times with infants, toddlers, preschoolers...now even with all three. Definitely plan on sitting back with him a fair amount of t...
