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Daughter Keeps Saying That She's Scared...
Asked by L. from Dallas
on August 8, 2007
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My 2 yr. old daughter keeps telling us that she is scared of things. Sometimes, it seems like she is just startled by something, like when one of our cats runs around...
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- my daughter is doing the same thing right now (she's three) - from shadows, to the dark, and pictures in books - i think its normal and hopefully just a phase :)
- I noticed my son does weird stuff like that now. Things that never bothered him before (lawn mower sounds, thunderstorms - which are common fears I know) are very frig...
- My almost three year old when through the 2 year old paranoia stage. :) The blinds in her room turned in to a monster, the sweet little bunny outside was somewhere i...
Non-animated TV shows/DVDs for a 2 Year Old Boy
Asked by M.N. from Los Angeles
on July 18, 2011
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I'm in search of some TV shows or DVDs for my two year old son that are NOT animated. He really doesn't like cartoons at all. He is very into Baby Einstein and Curio...
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...
What Ways Have You Found to Be Thrifty and Have Fun
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on July 27, 2011
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So part of me has been a little sad that this summer has taken such a beating on our budget. We had a move to contend with shortly before school ended. We moved to a m...
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- Camping - inexpensive and memorable! Zoo or Children's Museum - both fairly cheap Sprinklers Squirt Gun Wars! Farmer's Markets Dress up days - even pare...
- My friends tease me all the time about how frugal we can be in this house. :) I am okay with that. Let's see...I save old bread that we won't eat in the freezer. Whe...
- * Arts and Crafts projects using recycled materials (google some) * Playing grocery store using pantry items * We like to make different flavors of popcorn and have ...
Birthday Party for 8 Year Old Girl
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on October 14, 2011
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Im looking for ideas of things to do at my daughters party we were going to have her party at a place in the mall but shes been in tropuble latley and we have decided ...
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- depends a bit on what kinds of things your DD and friends like. My DDs love doing crafts so for their 8th b-day we had a "Get Cre8ive" party with a few recycled-produ...
- A few thoughts... put on the music and dance do a craft project mini mani/pedi bake cupcakes or cookies and decorate
- Karaoke Dance party Talent contest Movie/popcorn
2Nd Bday Party Planning, Ideas, Hosting
Asked by A.P. from Dallas
on June 9, 2007
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My son's is having his first party this year turning 2, he got very sick last year and we had to cancel his party. So we are in the midst of planning and I am lost. T...
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- I just went to a b-day party this weekend 'monkey' themed. They rented a live monkey that did lots of tricks. It wasn't that bad on price and a good time for everyon...
- Hello! OrientalTrading.com has a huge selection of monkey themed favors, activities, and goodies. They are sold in bulk and are pretty cheap too. Shipping is usually...
- My advice has already been taken- but I will second Ashley's Cakes and Birthday in a Box. We have used both and been very satisfied. Good luck with the party planni...
Birthday Party Game Ideas
Asked by T.R. from Reading
on October 8, 2009
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Hey Mamas!!
I need your help and fast! We're having a b-day party for our 9 year old daughter on Saturday. It's a sleepover with 5 of her friends. Any ideas for ga...
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- Dear T., I would not do bobbing for apples, especially with Swine Flu and the susceptibility of a child who is afraid of the water, it's just not a good idea. Becaus...
- I don't know what the weather is supposed to be like for the weekend but . . . what about letting them blow off some steam outside with a rousing game of flashlight ta...
- My daughter is 10...always likes to do a craft or two at her parties...you can pick up some kits at Michael's...put them all around a table and watch them create.. ...
I Can't Decide on a Theme! Help!
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on August 2, 2010
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For my dd's 3rd b-day I WAS going to go with a "make-believe" type of party since it's close to Halloween and she's so incredibly imaginative. The problem is, I'm havi...
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- Why not just call it a Make Believe party and use the line FArrowood put below "Calling all....Pirates, Mermaids, etc" and then put something about having everyone dre...
- Ok I'm gonna go back to the " make believe " theme. Have a dress up party. Call it " Let's Pretend" Have the kids wear their fav costume. for the pirate, merma...
- I would go back to your make believe idea and just call it a costume party. Send out the invitations in paper bags with the idea that the child makes their own hand pu...
Toys.. How Much Is Enough?
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on April 8, 2008
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I have two boys that are 20 months apart (ages 3 and 16 months). I feel like we have a ton of toys, until we go to play at our friends houses and then when we come ho...
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- I sympathize with you. Most of my son's toys have come from Unique Thrift Stores. They have several around town and a great one in Burnsville. It was my in-laws who wo...
- I think you are right on track. Kids don't need a ton of toys, they just need the right toys. I actually notice with my son that the more choices he has the less he pl...
- Honestly, if your kids can keep busy during the day and be creative with limited TV time, then you probably have just enough toys. What I've found with my kids, is...
Superhero Party Ideas for a 3 Year Old
Asked by D.M. from Denver
on February 9, 2011
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Just looking for some cute/easy/fun ideas for a 3 year old's superhero party... My son will be 3 in March and this is the theme. The party will be at the house - fam...
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- First of all let me say, I'm jealous! All we've been getting for the past 3 years (she's almost 5 now) are princesses and fairies. Some ideas - I don't know if you...
- Pillow cases make an inexpensive EASY super hero cape for those of us who are not especially great with sewing ; ) You can buy fabric paint or stampers, glitter glue, ...
- Lindsay had good ideas! You can get those masks from Oriental Trading Co, especially now that it's Mardi Gras time. I was also thinking making some capes. You could...
