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WII Games - Would You Buy for 5 Year Old?
Asked by V.G. from Chicago
on November 24, 2010
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Hello Moms,
Most of my friends with 4 - 5 -6 yrs old are bragging and ra ra about how good the wii games are for kids. My daughter has asked if she can have the Wi...
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- I think 5 is a great age for the Wii. There are going to be some games they aren't able to play but there are alot of others they can play and you will be surprised h...
- Our family got the Wii many years ago when my daughter was 3yrs old. She very quickly got the hang of it and my son (2yrs younger) picked it up easily as well. We lo...
- There are a lot of great games for young children on the Wii. Not inappropriate at all. I have a 6 and almost 3 year old. The 3 year old is a little young for it ye...
Baseball for a Child
Asked by M.H. from Atlanta
on March 25, 2009
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Ladies, we just signed my son up for baseball and he just turned 5 in December,and is in Pre K, so I believe most of the boys on the team are older than him. The prob...
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- I would talk to the other parents if you can and see how they feel about this.maybe the coach will give every player as game ball after each game
- M., My husband and I are T-ball coaches for twelve 4 to 6 year old boys and girls. Trust me when I say that it is difficult to make all the kids happy all the time. ...
- I agree with the person who said that the coach shouldn't position it the way he is. OF COURSE all the boys WANT to have a ball from the game. Who wouldn't? But, that ...
Behavior and Discipline for 5 Year Old Boy
Asked by K.B. from Denver
on July 2, 2008
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I'm at the end of my rope with my almost 5 year old son. No matter what I tell him to do (stop hitting your brother; don't jump on the couch; go wash your hands for di...
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- Is the child hyperactive or loses concentration easily, if this is so you may want to get him tested for ADD/ADHD. Most 5 year old I know aren't that way, but the few ...
- Hi K., Check out a book called Love and Logic Magic for early childhood. It has great ideas for how to deal with misbeahaviour without screaming and yelling! ye...
- You're doing your time outs wrong. You're giving him too much attention. Ask him to do something or not do something. If he refuses or ignores you, you need to give...
Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on March 22, 2009
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My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one f...
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- I would go for a delayed gratification avenue. Tell him he has to wait until he is seven (or eight) to have that toy. Then I would suggest the Wii and make it a fami...
- You've received a lot of great advice and insight herre. You also seem to have a strong instinct that this isn't a good idea for him right now. Don't succumb to the ...
- Here is my thoughts and experience. My son has been growing up with his peers around him having these types of games from a young age. I'd say around 5 and 6 is when t...
Birthday Party for 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by S.E. from Chicago
on May 11, 2009
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Any great ideas for a 5 year old's birthday party? She has mentioned Pump It Up but I'm trying to avoid it, I think! Haven't decided if this will be a boy/girl party...
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- My 5 yo daughter just had a party. Here's what we did. 1. as the girls were arriving, they had their fingernails painted 2. they then decorated their goodie bags...
- There is a great place in downtown Roselle called Creative Arts Learning Studio. I've been to one of their parties - they are awesome. Both the boys and girls loved ...
- I was just telling my husband about an idea I had heard. Instead of having a cake already decorated, buy or make larger cupcakes and give each child a portion of frost...
Keeping a 5 Year Old Busy
Asked by M.E. from Rapid City
on April 10, 2007
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I have a 5 year old son who is always exporing. He seems to get into every thing. Some of the stuff he does even suprises me. I am wondering if there are any things I ...
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- I hear your request LOUD and CLEAR! :) I am constantly redirecting. May I suggest gymnastics? It is working in our house. Also some physical activity time helps. We tr...
- Hi M.! I have LOTS of grandkids who sound just like your little one. LOL! I subscribe to an email letter from HomeSchool Free Stuff. They have lots of FREE kits for a...
- My four-year-old and I "write" a story every night. She dictates; I scribe. It's so funny. She usually ends up retelling fairy tales, but she puts her own twists on...
My 5 Year Old Son
Asked by S.L. from Birmingham
on February 23, 2012
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I have a five year old son in kindergarten with no daily naps. He sleeps from 8-6, 10 hours total. He has always been a great sleeper, and still occasionally will take...
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- I would be surprised if you said your 5 year old still napped. :-) It sounds like he's not sleeping late enough in the morning. If he has enough home time, initiate...
- It does sound like he's not getting enough sleep, and probably not having enough time to rest his body. Full day kindergarden plus three days of baseball... that's a l...
- My 5 year old does not take naps. I try to get him to bed by 8:00, because he has to get up at 6:30. Sometime it really is closer to 9:00, and on those days he can b...
Pony Baseball Vs. Little League Baseball
Asked by J.T. from Los Angeles
on April 26, 2010
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What is the difference between Little League and Pony League? Are the philosophies the same? How is the league run differently?
I have a 6 year old son currently ...
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- I have 2 sons, one is more athletic than the other. so, we have tried both. I MUCH prefer Little league. It is more low key, and casual. the parents are no where n...
- Hello. I live in Whittier and had my son in Pony when he was 5 years old. The league is extremely competitive and they play to teach the kids the 'real' way to play ba...
- Hi there, My son is now eleven and playing in the Bronco division. He has played pony since he was a little guy. My understanding of the difference between pony...
5 Year Old and Running
Asked by T.S. from Houston
on March 4, 2010
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My 5 year old has just started playing t-ball, and last week at practice the coach had them running around the bases, they did 3 laps and my son quit after 2 laps. I ...
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- I completely agree - that's a good plan for you, but it's not appropriate for a 5 year old. If he just started playing T-Ball, it's going to take a while for his musc...
- He is only 5 years old, I would not push him too much. Encourage him and maybe run as far as he can then walk back home and continue on your routine. After awhile it w...
- it might help to get everyone involved and make a huge game out of it. try playing tag or monster or even kick ball. it takes time for a child to get use to new things...
Heart Guards for Baseball
Asked by S.K. from Denver
on June 8, 2011
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how many of you make your kids wear heart guards for baseball (or anyother sport)? if you do how young were they when you started making them wear it.
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- Shut the front door! S., I didn't know I needed to be afraid of that. I'm conflicted. I don't know if I should be grateful to you or mad at you! Now I have a new b...
- Yes, our 8 yr old son just started wearing one this season. I didn't even know they existed. My husband bought it. It is a sleeveless shirt with a pad in the middl...
- Just as I get to wind down for the summer now this my kids are in T-ball do they need protection,baseball pants,cup for boys,& this heart guard?Really first practice w...
