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Volunteer Work for My 5 Year Old
Asked by M.Q. from Dallas
on May 4, 2011
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Okay, I wondered if anyone could suggest something or somewhere that me and my 5 year old can volunteer. I want to teach her that others are not as lucky as we are and...
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- I like the idea of letting her help choose some gently used toys and clothes she's outgrown or no longer uses to donate to charity. Another possibility is to have her...
- I saw Maria Shriver talk about how her mother taught them charity. One night per week they had cereal for dinner. They put the money they would've spent on dinner in...
- This isn't exactly volunteering, but at that age it teaches empathy: donate her gently-used toys and books to a women/children's shelter. Or, the next time she has a b...
6 Year Old with Sleep Issues
Asked by C.M. from Richmond
on June 9, 2008
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I have a 6 year old daughter that is petrified of the dark and of being alone. When I go to put her to sleep at night we say good night prayers and I sing to her and ...
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- I am a mother of four children. I was very consistent with my older child (12 years old now) and never let her sleep with me as a baby. It does not matter, as soon a...
- I would bring her to a store Target or Disney or even Walmart for her to pick out a cool girly night lamp just for her.DOes she have a nightlight? I found it to comfor...
- Hi C. ~ Is your daughter on medication for the acid reflux? I don't know anything about treating acid reflux in children, but do know that it can cause serious prob...
6 Year Old Weight Concerns
Asked by J.W. from Tampa
on June 18, 2011
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Oh where to start, sorry if I ramble but I am really stuggling with this and don't know what to do for the best. My 6 year old son who has sensory processing issues su...
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- Buy the book Disconnected Kids and follow the plan for smelling certain scents in the right or left nostril. The problem with SPD kids is their senses are not clear to...
- You didn't actually say how tall/heavy he is, so it's hard to tell if you are just biased or not. My six year old (girl) is four feet tall and weighs 55 pounds...whic...
- My son is Autistic and has oral sensory issues. We got a prescription for Feeding Therapy. It is usually a Pediatric Speech Therapist you can find to do this, or an OT...
5-Year-old Always Has a Stomachache
Asked by L.G. from Salt Lake City
on June 7, 2008
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I have a great 5 year old daughter! She has been complaining for probably the last 2 months of a stomachache, nearly every day. The reason I haven't taken her to the d...
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- I have a 10 year old grandaughter that has the same problem . It started when she was about 4 years old . Many times we thought she was just crying for attention . Aft...
- Hi Laura, I'm going to give two thoughts. My first, which I feel is more along the lines of what's wrong. Long story short, my son(age 5 at the time) did the same ...
- Is she constipated? Make sure she has plenty of fruits and see if that makes a difference!
6 Year Old Problem Child
Asked by J.E. from Los Angeles
on June 15, 2009
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How do I get control of my 6 year old son.?
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- Indigo & Crystal Children books - Amazon.com and Prodigy & Advanced Children books - Amazon.com be well. N.
- I did developmental check ups through the state with my kids and they said that there are programs available for any help you need. I know there are parenting classes...
- HI J., There are some excellent books on this subject. A relatively new one that I have been told about is "Have a New Kid by Friday" by Kevin Leman. There is also ...
Party Bus for 6 Year Old
Asked by A.G. from Chicago
on April 20, 2012
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Seeking help, looking for a party bus to rent for by 6 year old granddaughter birthday in August?
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- http://www.junglebus.com/ I've seen it driving around on occasion. Looks like fun. Mostly gymnastics activities inside, but there might be other things in there I'm...
- Most of the limo companies in Chicago will also have a party bus.... when I had my graduation we ended up with a Hummer Limo because the party bus was too expensive, b...
- HUH--a party bus for a 6 year old? Why do Americans insist on rushing our children through life's experiences??? Clearly, you are looking at too many episodes of H...
Root Canal and Crown for My 6 Year Old
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on August 25, 2009
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does this sound correct... a root canal and crown on my 6 year old. i was told she need it because she would have that tooth until she was 11-12. How painful is this...
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- I would get a second opinion
- I would get a second opinion. My dentist is great with kids and he is very honest. I was told I needed a bridge immediately. He gave me a second opinion for free and t...
- My son (then 6 now 7)just narrowly avoided a root canal (we got a second opinion) but did end up with a crown. It is on a molar that he will have for a while. He d...
Birthday Gift for 6 Year Old Boy
Asked by G.G. from Chicago
on August 18, 2009
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We were invited to a birthday party for a 6 year old boy and I am clueless as to what to get him for a gift. Can you give me any advice that would be maybe under $40?...
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- Big Tonka Dump Truck. That was one of my sons favorite toys when he was growing up. He would spend hours outside with his dump truck filling it with dirt or sand mov...
- Most kids don't want books or clothes for their birthday. They want a toy. Just go to the boy aisle at Walmart and pick anything. They love it all...Bakugan, Lego, ...
- Anything Legos is a hit. We also have some of those Lego racers. My 7 year old is always wanting to add to his collection. Hot Wheel playsets are cool too. Also, n...
Babyproofing W/ a 5 Year Old Sibling
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on July 26, 2011
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Hello Moms
Now that my baby is almost mobile, I guess it's time to Babyproof. I look around our house and it is overwhelming because of my (almost) 5-year old's toys ...
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- Although it is not a bad idea to teach your five year old to clean up after herself it is also a good idea to teach the baby not to eat things that aren't meant to be ...
- I have a 6 year old with lots of little toys, and a 15 month old who likes to put everything in her mouth, so I totally understand. We have all the toys in containe...
- Lidded totes work great. Also maybe restrict which toys she can bring out of her room until she gets used to how grabby babies are.
First "Friend" Birthday Party for a 5 Year Old
Asked by S.L. from Boise
on January 20, 2009
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Up until now, we've only had family birthday parties for my boys. A friend of mine said she does the first "friend" party for her kids' 5th, and I think that's a marve...
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- Making paper rockets is cool.. You don't want to have so much going on that you spend the entire afternoon or day with all of these kids in your house, you will be exh...
- At five most moms feel okay with dropping off it is at a private residence. Go to Orientaltrading.com or BirthdayExpress. Oriental Trading has great craft ideas an...
- You already have great ideas... how about reading a book about a space adventure? Make friendly alien maskes as a craft. (Paper plates, yarn, consrtuction paper and gl...
