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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...
Looking for Suggestions for a 5 Year Old Pool Party
Asked by C.L. from Charlottesville
on June 25, 2010
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My son, who is turning 5 in July, really wants to have a pool party for is birthday. Our neighborhood has a great pool with a clubhouse that I am hoping to reserve. ...
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- I had a pool party for my son several years ago. The kids were infatuated with the pool and hanging out - no other activity required. I think it's fine to ask the pa...
- We have had several pool parties, lots of fun. Swimming is pretty much the entertainment so I wouldn't worry about much more. We had a volleyball net and some ride o...
- sounds like you have it covered! Definitely ask the parents to stay--note that it will be required on the invite, so there is no question. Maybe see if you can get an...
Games to Play for 5 Year Old Bday Party
Asked by K.G. from Boca Raton
on August 9, 2011
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Hi Moms,
Normally, I do his birthday parties at a indoor place, but this year we have decided to do it at our community pool..It's for about 25 kids (ages3-8).. Th...
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- How about hiding spider man in the pool and see who can find him or them? Making spider man masks. Really at a pool party I don't think you would need many games.
- Old fashioned games with prizes are always good- Who can walk on a line and balance the most pennies on a spoon? Plain Sight- show them a small toy or object - ...
- I would let the kids just play in the pool, with 25 kids they'll surely keep each other entertained and have a blast just swimming and playing in the pool.
Birthday Ideas for 6 Year Old Boy
Asked by M.C. from Los Angeles
on April 27, 2008
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My son is turing 6 in July when it is usually pretty darn hot. We tend to try and plan his party to be an indoor event just to keep kids and parents from over heating...
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- Have a animal show in your backyard. The animal keeper will bring small animals that your son and friends can pet. It is fun and education.
- My friend had a great party for her 7 year old with water theme - which could go with your indiana jones adventure! She had rented a water slide inflatable, had some ...
- Adding to the previous suggestion, you can consider the L.A. Zoo. they have shady areas you can gather your guests and the children can see all their favorite animals....
"So Far as I'm Concerned Any Adult Can Discipline My Child"
Asked by L.A. from New York
on June 14, 2011
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Ladies -
A girlfriend and her nearly 5 year old came over to ours. The little girl asked to use our bathroom. She went in and started undressing w/o closing the do...
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- I am definitely ok with people I know or people whom I put in charge of or care for my children (whether I'm present or not) correcting them. But I am not sure how I ...
- Different people have different ideas about what is and isn't acceptable discipline. If my child is in danger, I would hope that anyone close enough to do so would sav...
- It depends on what the "discipline" is. I would NOT expect or tolerate any adult spanking or otherwise using corporal punishment on my child. I would absolutely be f...
Need Ideas for Party Favors
Asked by J.S. from Santa Fe
on May 4, 2009
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My son is turning 3 in a few weeks (!!!) and we're having his birthday party at the swimming pool with all his little friends. We want to have little gifts for his fr...
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- If you do beach balls or floatie type things, bring a sharpie to write the names on them !
- Our cousin just had a party for her daughter. They had 3 books for the children to choose from. The got two small pieces of candy, a book, and they craft they made. ...
- I would imagine that it is ok to have beach balls and floatie inner tube type pool toys. They sell those and other "summer" themed items at the dollar stores (I like D...
Home Party Ideas
Asked by S.W. from St. Louis
on June 29, 2009
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Hello Mamas - My baby girl is turning 6 in July and has asked to have her party at home. Which is fine, except that I don't know what to do with a group of 10 6 year ...
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- S., I think it is wonderful that your little girl wants to have a party at home without the mindset that you must one up all of your friends. It sounds to me like y...
- I think the water toys sounds like a great idea but you need to have some other things in mind, in case the weather doesn't cooperate or the water toys lose their "Mag...
- I think they would have fun. You could add a couple of water games, like water balloon toss, water/sponge relay race, giant bubbles (I've seen them at Walmart). May...
Christmas Gifts for Kids
Asked by C.L. from Phoenix
on October 18, 2010
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Hi all,
I am thinking of Christmas already. It is just around the corner. I was wondering if you can provided sugesstions for what a 7 year old girl would like or...
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- if you don't really know them - gift cards. My kids love getting them. It feels like a shopping spree:) About $25 each should suffice.
- My son is 6 and he loves pokemon, bakugan and hot wheels. Maybe ask your sister to find out what the kids like. For the girl maybe some barbies and accessories for t...
- I have 5 and 6 year old sons. They've never been into Star Wars, Bakugan, or Pokeman. They do love LEGOS (City theme), all sports (bases & kickball, pitching machine...
What to Do When It Gets to Hot Outside to Play?
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on April 22, 2009
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I just moved inland and it has been over 100 lately. What can you do with your kids to keep them having fun? I take him outside after 2:00 p.m. .But until then were bo...
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- S., I live in the desert and most of the summer its too hot ofr outdoors. I let them play outside early a.m. and afternoon,or (this may seem odd) I turn on the hose a...
- There has been a heatwave, so it won't be that hot all the time, even in summer. Check local movie theaters in summer - some of them have free kid movies on certain m...
- i used to take my little guy out in the morning. play in the pool, play outside a bit and then go inside for snack time. after that i'd do stuff inside. make a fort ...
Activities for Bored 2 Year Old.
Asked by B.L. from Missoula
on September 8, 2010
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My son drives me nuts all day long because he wont entertain himself. He has all the toys in the world, but he doesn't really play with them. He doesn't like to color,...
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- When having a 2nd child... the 'expectations' upon the Eldest child... has to be in line with their development and be age-appropriate. Otherwise, both parent and the ...
- A 2 year old will likely not entertain himself. If you sit with him and do the activity with him, you will keep his concentration longer. Having a baby with a 2 ye...
- yeah, two is a bit young to entertain himself. he needs you to engage him in these activities, not just to hand them to him and hope he entertains himself. he wants to...
