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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...
Who Should Travel?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on March 18, 2011
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I know I will get a good mix of answers to this question....and I am looking forward to them.
When a family has small children (new baby, other smalls at home), do ...
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- I don't know, I think a big deal can be made out of anything. Honestly, a 45 min car ride isn't very long at all, so I don't see the big deal in both parties travelin...
- If that close I think the grandparents should make most of the effort, but there are always special reasons that may not apply.
- I would think it would be equal. I'm sure you don't always like to travel and I'm sure probably don't always want to travel either. Breastfeeding or not if they live...
Car Seat/Booster for Travel
Asked by M.R. from Miami
on July 26, 2011
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I travel a lot with my two girls (3 year and almost 1 year) and I will not put either of my girls in a car (tax included) without proper car seats. The baby is not an...
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- The minimum recommended for a booster is 4 and 40 lbs your 3 year old meets neither.
- You could use the car seat you have if you are set on keeping your girl in a 5 pt harness, and buy one of those carts that the seat fits on to and it becomes a "stroll...
- There is a 5 point harness car seat that has a handle and wheels. It was marketed as a way to travel even by planes and let your child have a seat and make it easier ...
How Many Activities for a 6 Year Old?
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on September 15, 2012
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I think 2 a week is enough (i.e. soccer, swimming, gymnastics, dance) but some parents do more. What do you guys feel comfortable with? She is not a high energy, robus...
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- I just follow my child's lead. Last year, when my son was doing half-day preschool three times a week, we were doing golf, piano, and T-ball. He just started full da...
- I didn't start my son on anything till he was 8 then we did taekwondo. He didn't start a 2nd activity till he was in 6th grade (clarinet/band). Before he was 8, he d...
- It depends on the child, how rigerous the activity is, and how long it is. If your son is in school full time then 2-3 hours a week for structured activities is proba...
JFF (Sort Of) - What Does Your 5 Yo Watch on TV?
Asked by K.B. from Detroit
on November 15, 2012
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This isn't meant to be a debate on how much, if any, TV kids should watch. My daughter is now 5 and has been watching the shows on Disney Jr and Nick Jr since she was ...
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- Does the 6 yo in your carpool have older siblings? That can often influence what a younger sibling watches, is "in to", and thinks is "cool." I know my oldest son wat...
- Ours is the youngest so he seems to be watching what the older kids watch. We love Spongebob, iCarly and Kickin' It. We watch mainly shows On Demand (it is through...
- When my younger son was five (he's seven now) they were mostly watching Teletoon Retro. They loved Scooby Doo and the Bugs Bunny and Tweety Show. They also liked Ben...
Branson- What to Do and Car Travel Suggestions
Asked by M.L. from Wichita
on June 16, 2009
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We are taking the three kids (6 year old twins and 3 year old - all girls)to Branson. We went last year and did Silver Dollar City and a couple of shows but are lookin...
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- Hi M., When we went to Branson we did the hatchery and my girls loved it! Who would have known that feeding a bunch of fish could be so much fun. And they do have a...
- If you like Mexican food, visit Casa Fuentes. It is a tiny place, but the food is excellent and relatively inexpensive. The service is great too! We just got back...
- Buy some cheap toys and don't let them see them. Pull a new one out every 1-2 hrs and give it to them. We took a trip to Colorado last Dec. It was 16 hrs in a charter ...
5-Almost 6 Year Old, Throwing Tantrums
Asked by K.A. from Portland
on May 5, 2008
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Hi moms,
I really enjoy reading all of the wonderful advise you give to people who are having a difficult time with their precious bundles of joy. I now feel I nee...
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- We have similar issues with our 6 year old daughter. I feel like the 2s, 3s, and 4s were a breeze, but the 5s and 6s are proving to be very challenging. I've often t...
- Whatever is going on with him inside is being displayed on the outside. My daughter was just like him. She would throw the most awful, loud fits whenever life didn't...
- I love to read John Rosemond (a parenting author). He says that frustration in childhood is great because it teaches kids to handle frustration. When we try to shelt...
Travel Fun Pack for 4 Year Old and 6 Year Old!
Asked by L.K. from San Francisco
on May 7, 2012
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We are traveling with our kids and wondering what to pack in their little travel bags? Crayons, markers, paper, and what else? Any fun suggestions?
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- Just be careful with crayons in hot cars.... they melt! When they melt, they leave a BIG mess....... I learned that the hard way one summer.......
- I do an erase board w/dry erase pens. Add -DVD & portable player (saving grace!!!) -a new cartoon movie they haven't seen yet -travel games (magnetic checkers et...
- Remember those create a scene sets that would stick to the coated cardboard? They also stick to car windows. I saw some a few years ago and did not buy them, but I s...
Car Seat / Travel System
Asked by T.J. from Dallas
on June 15, 2009
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I am due in October and need to start registering for baby gear. I was wanting any feedback for good and safe car seats / carrier / travel systems. I have a 2008 Cam...
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- check here for awesome safety info & recs: www.car-seat.org
- After MUCH research on this issue for our 3 little ones-- BRITAX brand has received the best safety ratings-- yes, they're more expensive than the rest-- but they are ...
- i would go with the chicco cortina travel system hands down. i have done tons of research and i have 3 kiddos! once you are done with an infant seat, i would recomme...
Car Travel and Camping with One Year Old
Asked by N.L. from Los Angeles
on July 29, 2009
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Does anyone have suggestions for car travel of approx. 5 hours, and camping with a one year old. How difficult is it? Does their schedule get completly thrown off? ...
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- We just did an 8 hour car trip with an 11 month old to go camping and are doing another 5 hour one this weekend! we found the best thing to do is travel at least part...
- We just drove 7 hours with three kids ages 6, 4 and 1 and it was a piece of cake! Got up at 5:00am, got organized and put kids in the car at 5:30am and hit the road! S...
- We went camping in March with our then 15 month old boy and it was strenuous but lots of fun. He usually has a hard time falling asleep but during the trip his days ...
