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Party Favor
Asked by C.R. from Philadelphia
on April 18, 2010
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Hi- i am hoping to have one single favor for the kids at my daughters 4th bday party. i would rather have one that suits all than have 20 baggies filled with "stuff". ...
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- a friend of mine made a mixed CD with their daughter's favorite songs. I thought it was a great idea.
- I usually match the small goodie with the party theme. Once I set up a tent and had a camping party. Kids played in the tent, we had smores and had a nature hunt. I...
- Do you have a "Dollar Store" in your area? They have good ideas. Frankly, I don't give "goody bags" at parties. I don't agree that kids need to get a present for at...
Birthday Party for One Year Old
Asked by K.M. from Philadelphia
on August 31, 2006
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My son's first birthday party will be in early October. I wanted to possibly hire someone to do a puppet show or something fun for the kids that isn't necessarily Bar...
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- The Philadelphia Zoo brings a couple small animals to your house that the kids can pet and learn about. I don't know the details but you can go to their website and ge...
- Do you have a reliable teenaged babysitter for your son yet? My son will be 4 this month and I am having his babysitter come to the party to play with the kids. The ...
- there are a bunch of websites for this, but if its only for kids his age, bubbles and toys usually do the trick. - and food for adults that they can eat with one hand ...
Non-animated TV shows/DVDs for a 2 Year Old Boy
Asked by M.N. from Los Angeles
on July 18, 2011
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I'm in search of some TV shows or DVDs for my two year old son that are NOT animated. He really doesn't like cartoons at all. He is very into Baby Einstein and Curio...
Ideas for 3 Year Old Boy
Asked by S.C. from Albuquerque
on January 6, 2010
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I am having a small birthday party in my home for my son's birthday. I figure the basics, food, cake, balloons.... what else am I missing? What games can they play? ...
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- Keep it simple for them. Arts and Crafts is a good idea. And basically they will be happy just playing together. Follow the Leader is a good game. Hopping like Frogs, ...
- Are you having a theme? Every year with my daughters birthday and our friends kids birthdays we choose a theme. When you choose a theme sometimes it makes the game par...
- At my daughter's 3rd birthday, the kids decorated their own party hats--I just bought different colored ones and lots of different stickers at Party City. They also de...
Need Help Preschooling My Own Son
Asked by M.O. from Salt Lake City
on July 17, 2008
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I want to do some kind of simple preschool with my almost 4 year old son. I want to do something simple that I can do during the rest of the summer months and during ...
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- I have the perfect website for you... youcanteach.com. It is a basic, fun curriculum that teaches children letter sounds, etc through games, music, singing, etc. The...
- M., If you can find any books by Glen Doman regarding early childhood education, use them as a jumping-off point. They are really excellent, help develop your child...
- hi M., i run a small preschool out of my home, so i know how you feel about trying to get all that info organized into a schedule. my suggestions are to 1) pick a ...
Jff-kids Songs That Get Stuck in Your Head
Asked by Y.C. from New York
on April 21, 2011
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I have stuck in my head a song from Wonder Pets, I don't know if you have hear it but is super cute...well, maybe is not as cute when " I " sing it, lol.
Is the one w...
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- "there's a party in my tummy... So yummy so yummy" and 1 of my personal favorites.... "try it... You'll like it" we use that 1 very often at dinner time.. But yes betw...
- I know a song that gets on everybody's nerves, everybody's nerves, everybody's nerves. I know a song that gets on everybodys nerves and this is how it goes, boom boom...
- The theme song to Caillou is the worst! I don't mind Curious George, but as a joke my husband and I walk around the house and sing "Bi-Curious George - Swinger!" ...
Age Appropriate DVD for 15 Month Old
Asked by B.H. from Kansas City
on November 11, 2008
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Can I get some suggestions on DVD's that are appropriate for a 15 month old to watch. We will taking a trip this weekend and I wanted to get some DVD's that he can wat...
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- I have a 3 year old and a 14 month old. both boys. they both love Praise Baby DVD's (christian book stores.for sure) Happy Feet, Veggie Tales, Backyardagyans.
- My daughter has loved Little Einsteins since she was 9 months old. She loves the music and art work they show. She has watch them over the past year and she interact...
- If you do not mind Christian songs then I recommend these song dvds. My daughter loved/s them and so a little boy who wouldn't sit for any dvds: 5 Little Ladybugs To...
Need Your Favorite Dvds to Engage My 2 Year Old Toddler on 12 Hour Flites
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on July 21, 2010
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Dear Mommas,
We are taking an international trip this Fall. While I hope our then 2 year old will sleep, realistically he will be awake during a good portion. Thus...
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- at that age my kids slept for the most part. then spent a lot of time using doodle board. then we'd play games, i'd make a bad drawing and ask them to guess what it wa...
- Curious George (they sell collections of the TV episodes), Little Einsteins, Thomas and The Wiggles. Just a note as we travel a lot and allow my son to use his DV...
- I am in agreement with one of your other responses that says to give up the educational for entertainment factor on this sort of occasion. A flight this long could be ...
Best Book to Read Aloud to Preschool Class?
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on September 21, 2011
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My dd's 5th bday is coming up, I am invited to bring treats and read a favorite book aloud to the class. I have been waiting for this privilege my whole life! I am so ...
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- "Pete the Cat - I Love My White Shoes"!!!! It is one of the best books I have ever bought and my girls (10, 5, & 3) LOVE it!!! It is fun and it has an awesome message!...
- Anything by Dr Seuss is fine. Fox in Socks might be a bit of a challenge to read out loud - it requires some practice.
- "The Pigeon Finds A Hotdog." Kids love this... and you can really make it fun by the tone, of your voice and facial expressions. My 5 year old son, LOVES this book ...
Expecting Too Much of a 4 Yr Old??
Asked by R.H. from Dallas
on June 28, 2010
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My 4 yr old HATES to help with picking up his own mess. I know he made the mess but any time I try and get him to put away or clean up his mess, he all of a sudden doe...
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- At age 4, he knows he's got you (thus far) by the short hairs! From now on, he only gets one toy (or one color book and colors)...If he opts to play with something el...
- My daughter has had a "chore" since 2. Her chores are the same amount as her age. So she is 6 now and has 6 chores. When she was four her chores were: 1. Make sure...
- With my older kids when I picked up the toys I kept them. Now I am less patient and I tell my youngest son, "You don't pick up the toys, you don't eat!" I sometimes ...
