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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...
5 Year Old Needs Glasses!
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on February 14, 2008
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Hi -
Ok - our 5 year old (in Pre K)- told us at Monster Jam "he needed glasses but did not want them- they are ugly"- he had some trouble coloring in lines etc.- so ...
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- Yes, I have amblyopia in one eye. I'm 65, and effectively have only one eye. My folks used an eye patch on me when I was in first grade, but I hated it so they weren't...
- I have four children and my two oldest children were diagnosed with the same problem. Your child's case is VERY mild, by the way. Both my son and daughter wear g...
- You have gotten so many great responses. I will try to keep mine short. My son has the same problem. When he was four we went to the Optometrist and he prescribed g...
Gift Ideas for a 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by J.C. from Detroit
on July 11, 2008
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We are going to a birthday party next week and I have no idea what to get the birthday girl. She will be turning 5. Do any of you have any good gift ideas? My daughter...
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- I like gift certs for art class, things like jump ropes and hula hoopes, or toys with gears that have lots of cause and effects. The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)has som...
- Hi~ Didn't read your other responses, but my daughters can't get enough of polly pockets and barbies. Also, a Webkins stuffed animal may be a good idea, or things li...
- I really believe 5 year olds love princess stuff. I know my niece loves anything that has to do with any disney princess. A good book along with it is great for this a...
5 Year Old Out of Hand
Asked by M.H. from Atlanta
on June 8, 2009
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I have a 5.5 year old that is just out of hand. He refuses to listen to anyone and always appears to be angry about something. He crys when trying to fix something ...
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- "Cries when trying to fix things"? As in, getting frustrated easily and not knowing how to deal with it? It can be hard at this age, because they're often good thinker...
- First suggustion is to read the book 1-2-3 Magic by Thomas W. Phelan Ph.D. it was a great help to us. My second suggestion helped alot too everyday take 10 to 15 minut...
- I have a few thoughts. One is that kids learn by emulating the adults in their lives and a boy's father is the biggest example of behavior. Two is that spankings and...
Creative Gift Idea for 5 Year Old.
Asked by B.K. from Rapid City
on March 16, 2010
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I am looking for creative gift ideas for my 5 year old niece. She has about everything you could imagine that you can just go buy in the stores, so I am looking for cr...
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- Ac Moore (and probably all other stores) have craft kits... that's what i'm telling everyone to get my daughter who will be 5 at the end of the month!
- I love the "bake with mom" idea. Why not get her the supplies to make her very own Tinkerbell Tea Party with Mom. I'd get her the stuff to make cupcakes and pink "te...
- My mom went to a cheap store and bought all kinds of dresses, hats, scarves, etc. out them in a big bin and gave my daughters their own dress up box. They love it. ...
Doorway Puppet Theater for 5 Year Old?
Asked by S.E. from Chicago
on December 9, 2009
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Hi - my husband just brought home a "dooryway puppet theater" for our 5 year old daughter for Christmas. It says for ages 3 and up and there's a pretty young child pi...
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- All 3 of my kids LOVE puppets. They're 2 3/4, 4 1/2, and almost 7 and they play vwery well solo and together with the puppets.
- huge hit in the daycare and also in my home. it is great on several levels. it allows them to make up stories but also later on it allows them to write stories down ...
- Your daughter will love it! My daughter is turning five in a couple of weeks and we had gotten her a tent-style puppet theatre along with a bunch of puppets two years...
Birthday Ideas for 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by H.O. from Lincoln
on May 21, 2009
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I would LOVE some help with birthday ideas for my almost 5 year old little girl. I've been asked for gift ideas and I'm really at a loss for ideas to give them. My ...
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- If she likes to draw, I have seen commercials for color explosion 3d chalk with 3d glasses. That looks pretty cool and could be a fun inexpensive gift. [or just regula...
- What about gardening items? Seeds, gloves, pot, shovel, watering can, etc.
- how about a slip and slide or a fun sprinkler? new beach towels, sand toys, flip flops etc are always a hit with my girls. they also have new 3-d chalk, cool sidewal...
Does My 5 Year Old Son Have a Disorder?
Asked by K.F. from Minneapolis
on May 25, 2010
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My son just turned five a couple of weeks ago. He has been in preschool this entire school year and has struggled with what his teachers call "entering playgroups" an...
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- HMM adhd for being socially awkward. I would take him to a neurologist. If you need a referral call your ped if not I would just make the appointment. It can take a wh...
- I would think that if the pediatrician had information concerning this, that he would have refered you to someone who could help rule out or diagnosis ADHD. I would c...
- My son had many of the same behaviors at that age. By first grade he was diagnosed with ADHD and by second grade he was diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome. Asperger'...
Creative Ideas to Keep 2 and 5 Year Olds Busy on a Long Car Trip???
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on June 2, 2009
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We will be taking a fairly long car trip this summer, and I was wondering if anyone had any creative ideas to keep a 2 year old and 5 year old (both girls) entertained...
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- My family takes a 16 hour drive one way each year. We love car Bingo. You can find the cards on ebay. Their great. Will keep the kids busy. I also make a small m...
- We are also planning a vacation that will have us in the car for many days. I have been collecting ideas of things for them to do in the car. Some I have tried, some...
- Oh what fun. Been there done that. Make sure you make some stops along the way so the kids can run. We would usually stop at a roadside park and have a picnic and t...
Goodie Bag Idea's for 6 Year Old Birthday Party?
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on April 17, 2010
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Hi Mom's,
I would appreciate any idea's to put in a goodie bag for my son's 6th birthday party. Boy's and girl's will be attending.
Thanks,
K.
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- Bouncy balls, punching balloons or bubbles are always hits. If there is a theme to the party, you could give something theme related or have the kids make something r...
- Michael's and Joann's crafts have wooden models that kids can paint or color with markers fro $1 each (I bet other craft stores have similar ones). I just looked at t...
- Hi K., Goodie bags are not a must have but if you want to give them something, Art supplies are always good for this age group, bubbles and playdough/ silly puddy e...
