Bunions & Corns: Toddler, Puppets
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Sahm Seeking Suggestions for at Home Activities to Do with My Toddler
Asked by T.C. from Austin
on November 7, 2007
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I feel so stupid asking this but... my daughter and I are both bored with all her toys and the same old activities we do together at home. We spend a lot of time out...
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- Don't feel stupid asking such things...and don't expect a two year old to have much of an attention span. Her attention probably lasts longer when she's playing with ...
- Don't feel stupid... you are not alone... You could read a book.... or make your own book with her coloring a picture and you writing down what she tells you it me...
- Hi T., Its always glad to hear and see someone being a good mom. I'm sure you have a schedule for when you clean and when you are doing activities and you have some ...
Just Informed My Son Is "Hyperactive" or "High Energy"
Asked by A.Y. from Jamestown
on November 7, 2008
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I just attended my son's kindergarten parent/teacher conference. He is 5, almost 6 years old. Only a few minutes into the meeting, his teacher mentioned he was "hyp...
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- Get him checked for ADD or ADHD. And then get a second opinion. I went through the same thing with my son. Hope all is well! Best of luck to you. If you have more ...
- First of all, the teacher is ONE person and ONE opinion...yes I would place value on that opinion and I would do 2 things...First call his doctor and have a meeting wi...
- Hey there A., Relax, it's ok and so is your son. Boys will be boys. There is nothing wrong with your son's "high-energy" and for his teacher, maybe she has "low-tole...
First Flight Vacation with Kids
Asked by T.F. from Dayton
on March 3, 2007
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We are preparing for our first family vacation (grandparents/ aunts and uncles too)with our two kids. I'm a little nervous about their behavior on the plane. My daug...
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- We have done 3 vacations in the past year. All a couple of long flights. We have 3 kids.. they are now 4, 3, and 1. I always let them pack a favorite toy (in their boo...
- I had to fly with my then 5 yr. old and just that day turned 3 yr.old, a cat and 9 checked bags from OH to Camp Pendleton CA. My husband was an active duty Marine at ...
- We have flown with our little one a few times. Best advise I can give is have some new items for them to play with that they have not seen until you actually get on t...
2Nd Bday Party Planning, Ideas, Hosting
Asked by A.P. from Dallas
on June 9, 2007
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My son's is having his first party this year turning 2, he got very sick last year and we had to cancel his party. So we are in the midst of planning and I am lost. T...
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- I just went to a b-day party this weekend 'monkey' themed. They rented a live monkey that did lots of tricks. It wasn't that bad on price and a good time for everyon...
- Hello! OrientalTrading.com has a huge selection of monkey themed favors, activities, and goodies. They are sold in bulk and are pretty cheap too. Shipping is usually...
- My advice has already been taken- but I will second Ashley's Cakes and Birthday in a Box. We have used both and been very satisfied. Good luck with the party planni...
Activity/craft Idea for 6 Yr. Old "Magic" Birthday Party
Asked by P.Y. from Houston
on January 21, 2009
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This Saturday we are having a magic-themed birthday party for my 6 yr. old daughter. I have the food planned and a friend is going to entertain the kids with magic tr...
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- I agree that wands are a great idea. You could also do some fairy dust or something for them to take home with them. Like powdered bubble bath with sparkles in it for...
- They could make and decorate wands. If you sew, you could prepare capes and let them decorate them at the party. Hand puppets that look like rabbits. You could...
- I was going to suggest wands too. Get one foot long wood dowels and a bunch of pipe cleaners and stickers and markers for decoration.
Arts and Crafts Ideas
Asked by M.L. from Minneapolis
on September 2, 2008
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Hey ladies, I have a 3 year old and a 1 1/2 year old and I'm looking for some art ideas that could be good to do with both of them. My 3 year old loves crafts but my ...
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- ANYTHING WITH FOOD! Make ginger bread houses or snacks that are fun. like ants on a log, peanut butter and pretzels to make log cabins or fruit kabobs ect. these would...
- Since your kids are still at that age where they might be tempted to put small, shiny, things into their mouths, avoid any crafts with small notions like buttons, glit...
- Family Fun magazine is a wealth of craft and activity ideas. If you don't want to buy it, see if your library has back issues.
Any Great Arts&Crafts Ideas?
Asked by K.W. from Sacramento
on July 2, 2008
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Any time tested good easy fun arts & crafts? I'm taking care of a 13 month old, and 3 year old, and since its so hot, I thought that while were not at the pool, arts &...
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- Glacier Hunt - Empty milk carton: wash & fill part way with water, freeze. Add some plastic figures, fill part way again with water, freeze again. Continue until you...
- Hi K., One of our all time favorite indoor activities is not really a craft. It's great for developing motor and other skills and keeps my 3 and 5 year olds busy for ...
- I was at a festival a few weeks ago, and there was a kid station where they simply had a pan (like litter box size) full of baking flour, measuring cups and spoons, an...
How to Throw a 3 Year Old a Birthday Party?
Asked by K.S. from Portland
on September 25, 2008
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I don't know how to throw my daughter her 3 year party (October 25th). The last two years have been close family only, and I was fine with that. But since my B-day i...
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- You may feel pressure to throw a big party, but you obviously want to buck the trend. Any of the kids parties that my group holds are 2 hrs., snacks for the kids and ...
- I have two boys, 7 and 4. We always have their bday parties on the weekend during the day at our house or at the park, with snacks (pretzels, cheese sticks, etc.) or p...
- K., I went to 2 parties on the same weekend for friends/neighbors kids. Each was different, but they both focused on the child. 1. had chairs set up around the p...
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. ...
