First Grade: Water Toys
8 articles
Suggestions for Celebrating and Gift Ideas for 5Th Grade Graduation
Asked by C.M. from Austin
on May 28, 2009
-
My 11 year old son is graduating from the 5th grade next week (going into middle school next year). I would like to celebrate by doing someting special for him. Sugges...
Answers
- Our daughter had a pool party for her son. He and about four of his friends enjoyed a hot dog feast after their swim. I don't remember any gifts but he really liked L...
- Our daughter attended a sleep over on the last day of school. They were so excited. The parents all went over and had dinner with all of them. The photos are so cute t...
- My son is 11 and in 6th grade-he loves Incredible Pizza in pasadena. In terms of gifts, depending on what you wnat to spend, my son LOVES his Ipod touch-good luck!
1St Birthday Gift
Asked by V.N. from Chicago
on June 21, 2009
-
My son is turning one soon and my family is already asking what they should get him for his first birthday. I have no idea and have been looking around but am not sur...
Answers
- My parents got Connor a table and chair set. It is very durable plastic (I think Little Tykes). He loves to sit at his table and color and most of the time he even e...
- Money for their college fund! Seriously! They don't need lots of toys or clothes, they grow our of them. But if you put money away for them they will love it when the...
- Since your son will be one and really won't understand what gifts are get the essentials that you need. Diapers, wipes if he is trying to walk they have these cute pu...
Daughters 1St Bday Party in 3 weeks....HELP.. Me Choose a Location in Sacramento
Asked by S.Z. from Sacramento
on May 30, 2008
-
Hi there,
Ive been racking my brain for the last two months & now all of a sudden I only have 3 weeks left. I am looking for a place to throw her party but am not s...
Answers
- Please keep in mind that your child will likely be overwhelmed by so many people that you don't want to add the additional stimulation of a noisy place with lots of ac...
- Hi S., Stop Stressing and you are a Super Great Mom because you care so much. Why not just do a picnic in Land Park. If most of your guests will be adult family memb...
- Hey, my boy is turning 1 on the 20th!!! My 4 yr old is turning 5 on the 17th, too. We're combining their parties at safetyville. For a 1 yr old, keep it simp...
2 Year Old birthday---THE Must Have Gift?
Asked by J.T. from Youngstown
on August 31, 2009
-
My beautiful little boy will be 2 this October, and I am looking for the perfect gift. My husband and I are going to buy him a tv for his big boy room and also a nice...
Answers
- Sorry I haven't read all the responses so I may be repeating what others have said. My daughter just turned 2 last week and the two things she's played with and LOVES ...
- I know you weren't asking for this, but please rethink your gift of the tv. The reason why, and before I say this, let me say that we are BIG tv people in my house. ...
- I have to agree with the others who said not to get the TV. At his age you still need to monitor what he is watching, and he may never want to leave his room! Don't ...
Seeking Stepmom Advice
Asked by T.V. from St. Louis
on April 28, 2008
-
I have recently become the full-time mother to my 4 year old step-son. His mother just moved out of the area with her fiance and has only called 2 times since she lef...
Answers
- I am not the stepmom but have felt that same way with my own children. What helped us in the AM was to have things ready the night before, clothes, breakfast things- ...
- T., I can totally relate and you are not crazy. My husband had full custody of his 2 boys and their Mom moved to Seattle. I have been step-mom since they were in gr...
- T., I am not a stepmother. But I feel you because I go through this in my daycare everyday. I have always sought to treat my own children exactly the same as th...
Goody Bags
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on May 27, 2008
-
When do you stop with the goody bags after a birthday party?? My daughter is having her 10th birthday party at a pizza place and is inviting 12 girls (yikes!) and I c...
Answers
- Hi, we live in Arlington Hts, and still do goody bags, but we make CD's with their favorite music, or I just did for a hotel sleepover party for my 9 1/2 yr old daught...
- My daughter is 10 and I've been shopping the Target $1 section for goody bag ideas. I'll stuff the goody bags with a manicure set, nail polish, lip gloss, a notepad,an...
- Is it the work of goody bags you want to stop or the expense (probably both!) If it's the work...I like the idea of giving each child a book. I think it can be really...
How to Cope with "Everybody Else Gets" When It's TRUE!
Asked by L.C. from New York
on June 15, 2009
-
My 10- and 13-year-old children attend a small parochial school and most of the families there are pretty much middle-class. Both complain that everyone else in their...
Answers
- My brother and I often used the "but so and so has x" with our parents and their responsewas the same as yours, "that's other families". My children are 8yo, 2yo and I...
- I love Allison's post. Teach your kids the true value of their money by making them take responsibility for managing their own money. That is a lesson that will pay ...
- Stick to your guns! You are responcible for how you raise your kids. Too many people live beyond their means, on credit, etc...That's why we are in the financial mess ...
Taking a Shower
Asked by L.W. from Boston
on August 2, 2008
-
I have a ten month old boy who is very active and walking. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can manage to shower while being home alone and keep him safe?...
Answers
- When my daughter was younger I made sure her room was baby safe so she could play in it whenever she wanted and during my shower I would put a gate up to keep her in h...
- As much as it pains every mother to do it. Sometimes your kid just hs to cry. I have never been a big believer in being a maryter......... As a parent your life change...
- Take him in the shower with you.
