Clothing & Accessories: Puppets
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Should I Donate My Son's Clothes or Keep Them for Brother
Asked by M.C. from Detroit
on March 4, 2010
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Hey Moms,
This probably sounds silly, but I want to know what other moms do. My storage room is very limited in space. My two sons are 4 years apart. My oldest i...
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- I would just donate them to a rummage sale. If there's something extremely cute that your older wore and you just can't part with, hold on to it. But, y'know, with t...
- Well, boys clothes don't change much, like you said, it's basically jeans and t shirts. I am saving my almost 4 yo sons clothes for my 6 month old. I feel like it's a ...
- As a parent, you may be interested in a university study about how kids think about other people's thinking. We will ask you to watch with your child three brief, onl...
Free and Cheap Entertainment for My 1 1/2 Year Old.
Asked by B. from Minneapolis
on January 19, 2006
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I'm a single mom on a TIGHT budget but want to take my son out to do stuff. Know any places that are low-cost or free that are age appropriate? We're just west of Mi...
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- Have you been to Edinborough Park in Edina? It's located east of France and just north of 494. It is an indoor park with a gym area for riding toys and ball play, an...
- Hey B., I'm also a single parent on a tight budget, so I can relate. Here are a few ideas * Children's Museum offers free memberships to low-income families *...
- B., I would look into story time at the library. For sure the Ridgedale library offers weekend ones for working parents. Also the Children's museum offers free days ...
Having Friends Over?
Asked by L.M. from Seattle
on September 25, 2010
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So basically my question is this: Will we ever get to a point where I feel comfortable having my children's friends over?
A little background: I am a SAHM to five ch...
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- Flylady!! Like the other ladies said. And you'de be suprised how the routines and getting rid of clutter makes you feel a little less tired. Good luck!!
- Let it go. My house isn't ever "company" ready either. If you don't let go, you are keeping yourself as well as your children from having relationships with people o...
- In our home, if you want a friend to come over and the house is a mess or dirty, everybody has to help clean.. So daughter would clean her room, clean the bathroom...
Does a Boy Need "Boyish" Toys?
Asked by L.A. from New York
on September 13, 2011
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We were at my parents house celebrating my birthday this weekend, and an uncle remarked that while our 11 month old son has a lot of toys, none of them are "boy" toys....
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- When my daughter was a baby until she was about 3 her favorite things to play with were empty boxes. The bigger the better. I could have saved a fortune on toys :) Whe...
- It would not matter if he was playing with princess barbie dolls! Toys don't make someone feminine or masculine. In the long run, his toys will make zero impact on w...
- While they are little, they need toys that are for the purpose of learning. Spacial awareness, cause and effect, hand/eye coordination. There is no reason why yo...
First Birthday Gift Ideas
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on April 6, 2008
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I have quite a few friends who have babies who will be turning 1 year old in the next few months. My baby (our first) is 6 months old, so I am not quite sure what an a...
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- S.- I normally buy gifts for a 1 year old is summer outfits or fall outfits something that they can use and also toys for a one year old children. read the box and ...
- At the last 1 year old birthday party we went to, I picked out some cute bath toys. It was great because no one else had thought about them and the little girl didn't...
- savings bond, clothes outfit, or toy. 1 year olds are just starting to walk or perfecting it so enjoy any push toys like poppers or lawnmowers, etc. They also enjoy ...
Mom of a Three Year Old Needs Help
Asked by C.M. from Philadelphia
on October 2, 2006
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Hello:
Any suggestions for a once calm, easy going little boy now a raging 3 year old who fights me on everything! I am a believer in routine to a degree and have no...
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- C., You sound like you are describing my son to a tee! He is three years old, too, and EXTREMELY independent. He insists on opening and closing all doors himself,...
- I wish I had advice to offer you - but I am in the exact same situation! My son will be three on Halloween and he is at times the sweetest, most polite and charming k...
- Hi, C.. I'm Mimi. Perhaps you've tried this, but my suggestion is to imitate his behavior, in other words create a game with him, since that is the game he wants to...
First Flight Vacation with Kids
Asked by T.F. from Dayton
on March 3, 2007
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We are preparing for our first family vacation (grandparents/ aunts and uncles too)with our two kids. I'm a little nervous about their behavior on the plane. My daug...
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- We have done 3 vacations in the past year. All a couple of long flights. We have 3 kids.. they are now 4, 3, and 1. I always let them pack a favorite toy (in their boo...
- I had to fly with my then 5 yr. old and just that day turned 3 yr.old, a cat and 9 checked bags from OH to Camp Pendleton CA. My husband was an active duty Marine at ...
- We have flown with our little one a few times. Best advise I can give is have some new items for them to play with that they have not seen until you actually get on t...
Christmas Presents
Asked by T.R. from Kalamazoo
on November 19, 2008
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Hi all! Just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on what to do for our 13 month old who has everything that the 8 year old had when he was a baby! He certainly d...
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- I agree not too worry too much about balance at this age, as he is unlikely to remember that part. But what about getting the whole family something instead of him a b...
- the good thing they won't remember this christmas at 13 months, so you don't have to do much. i was planning on getting my 18 month old plates and silverware because s...
- New books are good... crayons & coloring books always need replacing... get him a magnadoodle so he can "color" and draw when you can't be watching him with crayons....
Indoor Stuff to Do with a 2 Year Old
Asked by B.W. from Pittsburgh
on November 10, 2010
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It's getting colder now and I need some ideas of stuff to keep my 2 year old busy. She has play dough and markers but is getting bored with those. I would love some i...
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- Don't be afraid to take her out in the cold. Kids need lots of outside time, and if it is above 10 degrees, it won't hurt her to go out if she's bundled up. (Same fo...
- I used to keep a small sliding board from step 2 in my house for my kids. They'd go up and down it and when they got bored with going up down it, they would start usin...
- I have a 2 yr old daughter as well and recently all she wants to do is projects, its amazing how much time she can spend doing something these days. LOVE IT! So far sh...
Fun Things to Do with Toddler at Home
Asked by E.D. from Atlanta
on September 30, 2008
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Does anyone have ideas to share of fun, low or no cost activities to do when spending a day at home with a 17-month old? We love to read and listen to music. I would l...
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- hi, my children always loved to be outside...my boys would love anything that involved a ball...or a bike...or a ride on toy. my daughter loves chalk, bubbles, ride ...
- make your own playdough make your kitchen a place to paint with watercolors or outside depending on the weather they love stickers! buy cheap and alot! bake cookies...
- Try dltk.com for home activity ideas. Also, your local library usually has storytime and may even have art activities with the storytime.
