Day Care Centers & Providers: Puppets
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How to Care for Very Active Toddler When Ill?
Asked by T.S. from St. Cloud
on February 14, 2008
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Due to a severe chronic illness, I struggle taking care of all my 3 year old daughter's daily needs. My husband works 12-14 hour days so during this time, it all fall...
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- Are there any preschools your daughter could attend? Many of these are available for situations like yours. In this way, she would be getting activities which would ...
- Is it possible for you to get child care assistance from the county? A neighbor that could watch you child and in exchange your husband could do some handy work aroun...
- Wow, mama, you are in a very tough situation. Looking into any kind of assistance you can get would be a great idea. Also, I know you said you already rely on others...
Guidance on Gifts for Daycare Teachers
Asked by S.T. from Grand Rapids
on December 2, 2008
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I am looking for some opinions on holiday gift-giving at my son's daycare. My son is a toddler who has been attending the same daycare part-time since he was 3 mos. ...
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- Gift Card to any where restuarant or Store. For the ones who aren't to invovled or haven't been there for a while do a craft with your sone like ornament making or som...
- I had two childern in daycare at once. Each in their own room. Each had 6 teachers. So I had 12 people to buy for plus the administration staff. What I started doi...
- I'm thinking of Movie Night buckets for my daughters' teachers this year. In the dollar section at Target are small popcorn buckets. Add a bag of micro popcorn and a...
2.5 And 3 Year Olds Arguing on Every Topic at Daycare
Asked by K.K. from Eugene
on June 17, 2008
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My 2.5 year old son goes to a home daycare where he has two 3 year old buddies. Just recently they argue about EVERY topic. One of them could be talking about their sh...
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- Hey K., It's definitely normal - although it's definitely annoying!!! My nephews (cousins of almost the same age) once argued over who would get to eat some make...
- It is part of the age. They don't know how to have a conversation yet, but they have learned how to tell each other no, and get a reaction out of each other. Look i...
- I agree with Jenna and her recommendation for Love and Logic. Also to use distraction. For my grandchildren, who got into arguments at this age, ignoring worked so...
What to Do with 2 & 3-Year-old During the Day
Asked by B.K. from Dallas
on October 29, 2008
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I am looking for some advice for what to do to keep my step-kids busy over their visit for the next 10 days. For reasons beyond our control, we have not seen them sin...
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- Yeah for you guys! I am sure this will be welcome chaos! That said, I would take advantage of play places everywhere. You can do the malls, or places like McDonalds. (...
- My daughter is 2.5 and she absolutely loves the foam sticky things. The ones with the paper on the back of them, you just peel and stick. It works her fine motor skill...
- 2 & 3 are really fun ages. Here's a list of things you might like trying: -visit the library, let them check out books/movies they like; pay attention to what they...
How Long Should It Take a 17 Month Old to Adjust to New "Daycare"
Asked by H.1. from Des Moines
on December 6, 2011
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Hi Ladies - I am now watching another little guy a few days per week in my home. He is 17 months old. So it is just me, him and my son who is roughly the same age. Thi...
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- Congratulations on your new job. You get to be the first nonparental caregiver in this little boy's life. Good for both of you. I'm of the belief that kids do well...
- It shouldn't last more than a couple of weeks. If it does, mom may need to bring something from home to make him feel more comfortable, a favorite blanket, toy, etc. T...
- I only had one child that took over a couple of weeks. They took a bit longer but it should not be very long. I would keep working with him though, I am sure his paren...
Daughter's 6Th B-day
Asked by N.A. from Los Angeles
on April 7, 2010
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Hi i need help finding games or things to do for my daughters 6th b-day party, there will be boys and girls from ages 2- 9 any ideas that are cheap and easy
thanks
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- Decorate their own sugar cookies or their own cupcakes (that went over GREAT with my teen daughter).
- At my son's 6th bday, we too had 2-7 year olds and we played a couple of balloon games. the first we blew up balloons and had the kids partner up and line up on one s...
- you can have a finger painting or art station set up for them to go up to whenever they want. Use recycled cereal boxes, shoe boxes or other pieces of cardboard to pai...
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 ...
Need Advice on What to Do After Taking My Kids Out of Daycare!
Asked by L.E. from Phoenix
on October 18, 2008
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Hi - I am a stay-at-home mom of 2 lively kids, 3 1/2 and 5. Up until last week they went to daycare/preschool twice a week. Well with the economic downturn we have had...
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- Your local public library does story time that is absolutely free. I live by Metro Center and our library has 3 separate times each week. Tuesday is for kids of all ag...
- When my kids were that age, I loved just love taking them places. We were exploring. For instance: most museums have one FREE day a month, the libraries have great r...
- Hi L., Your question came at the right time. I just returned from a documentary film and discussion about how play -basic good old fashioned play - is disappering i...
2 Year Old B-day Party
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on April 22, 2007
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I keep going back and forth on what to do for my daughter who is about to be two. I am starting to feel the pressure to keep up with the trend of the “over the top p...
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- We had my two year old little girl's party at The Little Gym and it was awesome! They have several around the area, but the north Fort Worth one on Beach is the one I ...
- Ask your teenage girls. My almost 17 year old and her friends are a great source of "you know what would be cute..." moments. My boys are 7 and 3, and sometimes I get ...
- It depends on her tastes and also on the ages of the other children who will be going. If it's just a couple of other 2 year olds, keep it simple, but if varying ages ...
Some Advice
Asked by C.C. from Miami
on January 23, 2008
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My son is 2 years old and started nursery on Monday. He is quite upset when I leave but otherwise he seems to be coping ok. I am the one who is a bit stress. I have a ...
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- I, personally, think that such things are less important under the age of, say 3 1/2 than whether the kids are safe and loved and comfortable with the school and teach...
- Hello, I dont have any advice about this but I do know that when my son was in school the had work areas of all different ages. Then the had story time,snack time,they...
- Dear C., I have a son that is 2 and has been in 3 daycares. The one he is in he is so happy there and his teachers are so in tune with him. He is not treated like ano...
