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"My Princess Boy" and "What Would You Do"...
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on January 22, 2011
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I have a little girl (two actually) that are 1/2 princess, 1/2 tomboy. My 3 y/o has an iron man mask, pirate costumes, police costumes, as well as princess and fairy c...
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- I think it probably bothers fathers more than mothers per say...my 6 year old son came dancing into my room the other day wearing one of his sisters fairy costumes...s...
- I think in the end (as with most things), there are two extremes and everyone else falls somewhere in the middle. There are people that are SO obsessed with not st...
- Some one else asked the question earlier and this was my answer for it :) *********************** My son is almost 3 and my daughter just turned one. Since my baby g...
Too Much Princess?
Asked by J.M. from Boston
on October 21, 2008
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My parents watch my 2 year old two days a week and are great with her. They have more than just a occasional grandparent role in her life and have a big influence on h...
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- Here's the thing she's a girl. When I was small all we did was dance, play dress up, tea, baby dolls, barbies etc. She's two and princess toys are not going to hurt ...
- As parents we do influence a lot of our children's likes and dislikes, but a portion of it is out of our control. My daughter was really never exposed to princess thi...
- Hi J., I say this in a loving way....you need to let your daughter be who SHE is, not who you and your husband want her to be. It's good to expose children to all dif...
JFF - Have All Your Daughters Watched the Disney Princess Movies?
Asked by M.R. from Seattle
on October 5, 2012
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I ask because it came to my attention this week, that my 10 year daughter has never watched any of the Disney Princess Movies. I thought, how could this be?
Simple ...
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- Both my girls were Disney Princess fanatics. Never doll fans, but loved the movies. Isn't that weird? My 23 year old still can curl up with her 15yr old sister on a ...
- My daughters both went through the typical Disney Princess phase. I'm just happy that they like Princess and the Frog and Brave more than they have liked any of the ot...
- Hmmm, you make a very interesting point. My only daughter has two older brothers. She has never had an interest of any kind in anything girly. Lord knows I tried. I am...
Barbie, Princess, and American Girl Doll
Asked by P.L. from Washington DC
on September 26, 2011
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Do you limit your girl for playing only one kind of doll? My daughter like Barbie and American Girl doll. She has few of barbie doll and few accessories. Now a day ...
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- my daughter isn't really a doll type girl, but I don't limit her. I remember having dolls of all kinds as a kid and playing with all of them. I will only allow one Am...
- We have American Girl dolls. But they were the Big Gift from Santa, My mom and MIL have made all sorts of outfits. At one time we had over 30 Barbies. I bought no...
- My daughter has Barbie, Princess, and smaller. We don't do American Girls because of the price. As for clothes and furniture, we have one Barbie size doll house th...
My 3 Year Old Son Loves to Dress like a princess.......what Should I Do?
Asked by K.L. from Santa Barbara
on July 7, 2008
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For about 4 months my 3 year old son has been very attracted to the Disney princessess and any other princess-like characters. When he has the opportunity he likes to...
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- When my daughter came along, my son was 2 1/2 years old. Once she started receiving dress up clothes, he always dressed up with her and the neighborhood girls, and the...
- The real truth is, is that your son doesn't have gender identity. They don't really grasp the concept of "boys" and "girls." He doesn't know that he is a "boy." Chi...
- Hey K., Hi, My name is V. and I have a 17 year old son!! Society has put alot of pressure on us through the years and has made "things like dressing like a prin...
Any Tips on How to Avoid Creating a Disney Princess or Disney Addicted Child?
Asked by J.G. from New York
on October 27, 2010
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No offense to people who love Disney; I do too. I just don't much care to have a daughter that has to be a princess or wear high heels or insists on owning and watchin...
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- Be clear what is acceptable, have your goals for who you want her heroes and heroines to be. Be excited and confident. Don't cave in - that just trains her in begging,...
- Yes, I allow my kids to watch the movies (but not all of them or all the cartoons) and they pretend to be Spiderman, Batman, Peter Pan..., but I bought them a generic ...
- I guess I don't understand why you would want to curve your child's interests. My oldest daughter is 5 and she's gone through a lot of phases. But I would never drea...
Christmas Shopping Early - Buying Gently Used - Couple Different ?'S
Asked by S.R. from Tampa
on November 2, 2008
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I have so many questions! I am looking for ideas for my kids for Christmas. I really would like to buy their stuff gently used this year, they won't know the diff. F...
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- My suggestion is not to buy any used gifts. It's better to go to Walmart, and buy something not expensive, but new. Giving used items makes you look cheap, and some ...
- Craigslist is where you need to go. The local site is tampa.craigslist.org . I get a lot of toys and clothes for my kids that way. As far as giving gifts that are gent...
- Once Upon a Child in La Viva plaza carries a lot of nice, gently used toys. They stock up around the holidays so the selection is good. I find it's good to go in on...
Debating on Buying a Crib for the Newborn or Moving Toddler into Big Girl Bed
Asked by J.L. from Scranton
on February 26, 2008
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In March my daughter will turn two, and we have a baby due in July. I am debating on what to do with the sleeping arrangements that will be the least costly and most ...
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- I am/was in very similar situation. Daughter turned 2 in February and #2 is due in May. We moved her from the crib to a twin bed in her big girl room. We set up the...
- Hi J.! Congratulations on your expanding family. I was in a similar situation when my daughter was born (5 1/2 years ago). Her big brother had just turned 2 and we ...
- I have a son who just turned three today and a baby due in 3 weeks. We did not want him to resent being moved out of "his room" by the baby, so we made a HUGE deal ou...
3-1/2 Yeor Old Is Running the House!
Asked by L.S. from Madison
on July 19, 2008
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We have 3 girls, ages 3-1/2, 2 and 3 months. Our oldest is so emotional. Rather than asking for a drink of water, she breaks into tears and starts whining "I'm thirs...
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- I agree with those saying she needs more one on one time. Have the same issue with my 4 yr old and 7 mo old. Just a few little things to make her feel special, really...
- My daughter is 3 1/2 also and she is doing the same things. I think it is the age. I've talked to all kinds of people that say the same thing. Our kids aren't having t...
- Three is a very difficult age, at least it was at our house. It sounds like she is reacting to all of the changes in her life. Try spending some one on one time with...
Dolls for 3 Year Old
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on February 4, 2011
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I was thinking of buying my daughter some Polly pockets for her bday but I am just not sure I like the look of them. Suggestions for dolls for a 3 year old? We don't ...
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- A big NO on the polly pockets. These are designed for older girls. A 3yo does not have the motor skills to change the clothing. What's wrong with an old fashioned...
- Dolls for girls, will always be 'girly.' It is hard to get away from that. Little girls, love it. And some girls are just really girly. My daughter, loved Poll...
- Look on www.etsy.com and search for custom cloth doll, rag doll, etc. There are tons on there that 'm sure you will find one you like. Also look for Waldorf Dolls. THe...
