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5 Year Old Needs Glasses!
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on February 14, 2008
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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...
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'...
6-Year Old Birthday Party
Asked by K.L. from Des Moines
on November 2, 2010
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My daughter's 6th bday is coming up and we have decided to have a party with some of her friends coming over to the house. I haven't done this before so I have some qu...
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- I would send them out soon, especially with the holidays coming up and besides that, I feel like people are so busy anymore and weekends fill up fast! I would pic...
- For my son's 6th birthday party last spring I bought t-shirts and clothing paint, and let them paint their own shirts. They loved it, and it was a great party favor, ...
- The sooner the better on the invites! With the holidays coming up, people's calendars start to fill pretty quickly. Considering the fact that you will be doing the...
HELP! My 5 Year Old Is Still Sucking His Thumb!!
Asked by A.F. from Elkhart
on October 26, 2009
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I am the mother of 3 children. Lindsay and Joshua both sucked a pacifier and the habit was easily broken. Now Jacob on the other hand didn't care for the pacifier an...
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- I sucked my thumb until I was 6 and my mom was at her wits end. Finally we made sock puppets and she told me I could pick out any toy I wanted if I stopped. I remember...
- HI A. my mother tried everything around at that time and nothing 'no nothing' helped me. Just all of a sudden I quit but I was around eleven. I only sucked my thumb...
- Okay first of all I have to say, good luck. My sister is in her early forties and still sucks her thumb. My parents tried everything and I mean everything to get her t...
Looking for Fun Table Top Activities for 3 to 5 Year Olds
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on October 21, 2008
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I am reaching the point of desperation. I am used to keeping very young children entertained. Most of the older kids I have that I watch are part time drop ins. I am n...
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- There are board games, they could play or cards. Old maid, fish, war all at the dollar store. At Michaels they have all kinds of cheap activities. Foam shapes to make...
- I have lots of activity books with creative ideas that have helped me with my kids on rainy days! The drawing books have step by step pictures that keep my 4 year old...
- When I was substituting for the day care my kids went to, they days had themes to them. One maybe a red day. One maybe a season day. for example the jack-o-lanterns...
Question for the Crafty Moms
Asked by B.R. from York
on September 26, 2011
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I'm making some felt finger puppets for my son, and I have a couple of questions before I hit the craft store. First, I have patterns to trace on the felt. Will a sh...
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- Old navy sells a pack of 12 puppets for just a few dollars. If you are looking for the experience, it will be a lot of fun. For the tracing, you can use your child's w...
- A sharpie will be fine. For felt, I wouldn't worry too much about that aspect. They have a thick glue for these types of things. I can't remember what it is called, bu...
- Oriental Trading Company has fantastic deals on the premade ones!
Panicing About Christmas Time Already.
Asked by T.B. from San Francisco
on October 20, 2009
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I'm trying to think of presents for my 3 year old son. I'm glad he's not at an age of Wei's or Guitar Hero's just yet. My husband has been unemployed for about 6 mon...
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- Girl, I have soooooo been there and mine are 16 and 20. First, keep in mind that now is the time to start stressing the true meaning of Christmas to your son. Whethe...
- I just wanted to add that I recently found that Ross has a toy section- and the toys are pretty cheap. My friends two sons love Spiderman, and I found some Spiderman ...
- Sacred Heart is located on Alma Avenue/South First Street. I do not know thier phone number. You can phone them as they do alot for children at Christmas. They also ...
