Health: Preschooler, Target

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Suggestions on How to Keep 4 Year Old Boy Occupied on Plane

I am traveling with my 2 children for their first airplane ride. While my six year old can keep herself occupied with coloring, games, toys I am a little worried that my 4 year old son might be a handful. I was wondering if there are any mom's out there with suggestions on what sort of items might entertain a somewhat active four year old boy. He will not color, play leapster, play with his matchbox cars for any extended period of time. We don't have a DVD player and to be honest I don't think he would want to even sit for that. I am...

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4 Year Old Still Can't Write Letters or Name

my 4 year old still can't write letters let alone his name. His "pictures" that he draws are still scribbles and not the kind of "stick figure" pictures his classmates seem to be drawing. I try to practice with him but all he wants to do is scribble a few lines then go play. I honestly don't think it's a big deal, but his teacher at preschool seems to think itsimportant enough to mention to me. Any suggestions/ experience? Is this really a problem I'm ignoring?

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Hyper 4 Year Old

My 4 year old daughter is so hyper at times and I'm starting to loose my...