Gear & Toys: Simplicity
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Toys, Toys, and More Toys!
Asked by J.R. from Houston
on December 30, 2008
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Now that Christmas has come and gone I have noticed we have too many toys at our house!
Im not sure what to do with them. I have a son and another on the way so ...
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- With the economy being what it is, I'ed say if the toys are in good condition, box them up and put them in storage. Sort them according to age so you'll know when to ...
- My name is J., I have 2 girls and they are 7 (Zanna) and 9 (Justice) I am a ARMY with that movers every 2 1/2 to 3 years and I know all aboout the TOYS TOYS TOYS becau...
- Pick out the most fun toys in your older sons collection. Store them and donate the rest. Our daughter was very fortunate to have tons of relatives who loved giving he...
Where to Find Great Climbing Toys for My Active and Coordinated 7 Month Old
Asked by T.W. from Los Angeles
on February 28, 2010
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Hi! My son is so eager to pull himself up to standing and my husband and I are trying to find quality yet affordable climbing toys for our son Max. The ones we've se...
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- Hi T.... we bought our son a Step2 Kangaroo Climber when he was about that age, he was also very coordinated at 7 months... climbing up the couch and up on the furnitu...
- Your appeal touched me enough to take a moment to write. Having studied with Magda Gerber, founder of Resources for Infant Educarers, RIE, and running my own programs ...
- I second the upside down laundry basket thing. A long ballet-like bar in a hallway can be fun for cruising. A leather ottoman (they have some a target) can be fun. W...
In Laws Driving Me NUTS- Help!
Asked by L.A. from Dallas
on March 5, 2008
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So, we live in a teeny tiny apartment (4 of us and a dog), and the in laws keep buying our kids toys. Not little toys, but large toys like tricyles, scooters, rocking ...
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- My mother-in-law is the same way I think she looks for the biggest toys she can find. I'm with the other Moms your lucky now you have stuff to give to Good Will and he...
- You are far from crazy, and you ought to be really PO'd at your husband for not standing with you on this issue. That's why your in-laws continue with their behavior....
- This is very interesting. I am sorry you have to go through this. It sounds as if you and your husband need to be a united force with your inlaws and let them know t...
What Is Your Kid's Favorite Non-toy?
Asked by M.W. from Nashville
on April 3, 2011
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My 8 month old DD has plenty of toys. All sorts. The sad thing is she will spend 5-10 minutes playing with her various toys... then ditch them to play with OMG A POP B...
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- My daughter and niece both loved cardboard boxes and bubble wrap... when they were school age. If the box was big enough they made a "house" out of it. I cut windows...
- Spoons, now that she is told to open the draw she is always taking my spoons and plastic containers. Then is a tube from another toy that she use it as it was a telesc...
- Where do I begin. Lol. Pots and pans, hair brush, his sisters headphones, he loves turning the television off and on, pulling the card out of the cable box, his stroll...
Only Children and Solo Play
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on January 3, 2010
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I have a soon-to-be 7 year old son (our "only"). This question is specifically for mothers of only children. I find that my son does not seem to want to play alone wi...
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- My friend has a 9 year old only son and handles this beautifully-I've learned a lot form her for my oldest daughter who is bored out of her mind unless someone is play...
- My son is younger... only 4, but also likes for us to play with him constantly. I find that getting him started on an activity and then telling him that I have to go ...
- Sorry (I have three children) but I thought you may find this useful. All three of my children are different! I have one that is extremely active, and is always out ru...
4 Year Old Twins Vs. House
Asked by K.P. from Boston
on May 5, 2011
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My twins leave a path of toys, stuffed animals, puzzle pieces, spilled water/milk, stickers, ripped up toilet paper…..etc... in just about every room in our house. ...
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- I have 4 year-old twins too, and can totally relate. My house is a mess too... but, we try to have them work on what they can. They KNOW that if they take a game or...
- Keep them BUSY! A schedule helps--sort of. People tell me that we moms will all miss these cluttered years when we're old, in our clean homes, waiting for them to ...
- For one thing, cull the toys! Our children have way too much stuff these days. Children can't even see all the stuff they've got. Give yourself a break and halve t...
Does the Easter Bunny Visit Your House?
Asked by J.S. from St. Louis
on March 5, 2012
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Hi mamas!
Yes, I know the religious aspect of Easter. I know it's not about big bunnies and candy and toys, etc. However, me personally, I grew up celebrating the f...
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- The Easter bunny visited when I was a kid, and I enjoyed getting my little basket of candy. I don't remember it ever being more than a little candy. Ironically, the sa...
- Yes, we talk about the Easter Bunny and he brings baskets of "joy" and we hunt for eggs. For most of my life, my baskets have been filled mostly with candy of various ...
- we do easter baskets left out at night, then in the morning the easter bunny leaves a few gifts and maybe a stuffed animal, and has hidden the eggs we dye around the l...
Moral Support for 1St Birthday/Gifts
Asked by C.H. from Denver
on August 17, 2010
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My husband and I are blessed with wonderful families that are thoughtful and very generous. Both of our families express their love through giving gifts, at times it i...
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- It's an interesting question. We also have very generous grandparents in our court, and when our son was tiny we just let them give him whatever they wanted. We figu...
- I don't think you're crazy. I do think that kids DO needs some sort of toys..some are better than others. I personally like toys that are actually educational in so...
- I always try to send out a "wish list". Needless to say, that isn't always followed. As parents we make a point of either donating, or regifting toys that we don't r...
2.5Yo Discipline?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on January 10, 2011
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My 2.5 is a holy terror. He's a very sweet little guy with a huge personality. Unfortunately he's also VERY inquisitive and has NO fear at all.
I've tried 123 Magic, ...
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- He is doing his job, exploring his environment and learning about the world. Your job is to make this safe for him. For things that he should not do - you just distrac...
- Alot of your post sounded really similiar to my 2.5 year old, except yours really seems to get into ALOT. You have your hands full! Can you gate him out of the kitc...
- I would work on routines, so he knows what to expect and when. There is a great book called Simplicity Parenting that talks about creating natural rhythms to the day,...
Babies Watching T.V.
Asked by M.F. from Youngstown
on May 17, 2011
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How do you feel about babies watching T.V.? My freinds daughter has been watching the Disney channel since she was 6 months old(she is 14 months now) and they tivo sho...
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- Oh, it makes me so sad to see all of the people out there who think there is nothing wrong with setting their babies in front of the TV. Babies do not NEED to be e...
- I do think it's a little strange...simply because I don't understand the reason for it. however, I was blessed with a child who was very content on her own, or watchi...
- I agree that it isn't the best choice. lots of other options that would give mom a little break and be better for baby.
