Eyes & Vision: Puppets
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5 Year Old Needs Glasses!
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on February 14, 2008
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Hi -
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...
Ideas for Eye Patches/glasses for Children!!!
Asked by C.E. from New York
on April 17, 2008
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My nephew is 19 months old and we started noticing that his left eye seems to be turning in a bit. My sister took him to a pediatric ophthalmologist and the doctor fou...
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- When I had to get a patch for my child, the doctor recommended the eye patches that slide onto the glasses, instead of attaching to the skin (like a bandaid). Sure it...
- I don't have advice - but am about to go through the same thing with our son. Thanks to everyone for the great advice!
- My daughter has lazy eye. She has had glasses since she was 18 mo old (Dec 2007). This didnt correct it and we've been giving her eye drops in her "good" eye since Feb...
Toy Ideas for 1 Year Old Who Doesn't like "Toys"
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on August 11, 2010
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My little guy turns 1 in a couple of weeks and I'm racking my brain on what to get him. Thanks to his older brother, we have a house full of toys, but what my little o...
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- I would honestly say dont get him anything. It sounds like you have tons around the house anyways! He will never remember. :) Go for a fun family outing to commemor...
- If that is not his thing, then that is not his thing. each kid, is different. No need to get him 'toys' if he is not into it, nor yet. My kids liked 'real' things...
- What about a ride on toy? Our sons ride on toys are always a hit at parties where other little ones are attending.
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.
1 Year Old Birthday Party Recommendations/ideas
Asked by E.S. from Los Angeles
on April 14, 2008
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Hi,
I was wondering if anyone could recommend a nice place for my twin G/G's birthday coming up in a few weeks. I was thinking somewhere with a play gym inside just...
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- The Treehouse Social Club in Beverly Hills might be able "to do it all". Or you could try Kidnasium,you just bring the food and the decorations, but they do set up and...
- Hi E., The absolutely best place to have your kids birthday party is at Joey's Gym on Robinson Blvd (between Wilshire and Olympic). Ron (the owner of the place) is ...
- My Gym has super fun birthday parties and they provide a lot of things in their birthday packages. They have a My Gym in Santa Monica and in Beverly Hills. Their websi...
My 5 Yr Old Son Has Been Hitting Kids at Kindergarten and Acting Out in Class!
Asked by S.H. from Houston
on September 3, 2010
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My son has only been in Kindergarten for 2 weeks and has been in trouble everyday but 2! He's been hitting other children, spitting, took a swing at the teacher and ju...
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- How was he before he started K? Was he well-behaved and obedient? Was he a little spitfire that you know how to somehow manage on your own terms? Do you consistently d...
- He's probably just anxious about being in a new environment where he doesn't have any control over what happens. He's always being told what to do, sit down, eat, what...
- How old was he before he started kinder if he is a young 5 year old he is probably not emotionally ready! Many kids that have summer birthdays especially boys really ...
Creative Ideas to Keep 2 and 5 Year Olds Busy on a Long Car Trip???
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on June 2, 2009
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We will be taking a fairly long car trip this summer, and I was wondering if anyone had any creative ideas to keep a 2 year old and 5 year old (both girls) entertained...
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- My family takes a 16 hour drive one way each year. We love car Bingo. You can find the cards on ebay. Their great. Will keep the kids busy. I also make a small m...
- We are also planning a vacation that will have us in the car for many days. I have been collecting ideas of things for them to do in the car. Some I have tried, some...
- Oh what fun. Been there done that. Make sure you make some stops along the way so the kids can run. We would usually stop at a roadside park and have a picnic and t...
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...
Need Your Favorite Dvds to Engage My 2 Year Old Toddler on 12 Hour Flites
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on July 21, 2010
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Dear Mommas,
We are taking an international trip this Fall. While I hope our then 2 year old will sleep, realistically he will be awake during a good portion. Thus...
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- at that age my kids slept for the most part. then spent a lot of time using doodle board. then we'd play games, i'd make a bad drawing and ask them to guess what it wa...
- Curious George (they sell collections of the TV episodes), Little Einsteins, Thomas and The Wiggles. Just a note as we travel a lot and allow my son to use his DV...
- I am in agreement with one of your other responses that says to give up the educational for entertainment factor on this sort of occasion. A flight this long could be ...
Ideas Please!!
Asked by C.S. from Salt Lake City
on July 20, 2009
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We're leaving on a road trip to Oregon in a few days and we're driving. A year ago I wouldn't have even worried one bit about it but my almost 3 year old hates his car...
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- It sounds like you are pretty prepared. I take my kids on a road trip from Utah to southern California quite a lot (once a year sometimes more), and that is a 10-12 ho...
- I have young son who don't like to be still either. We don't have a dvd player so I have to be creative to keep them busy. My favorite car tricks are.... giving them...
- We just got back from OR last week. My son also hates his car seat. The DVD player was what saved us. We also had a new ribbon book from grandma that he enjoyed. ...
