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Seeking Creative Moms
Asked by S.M. from Mobile
on June 21, 2009
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I am caring for some friends children and need a few fun ideas to distract them with if they are not behaving. The childrens ages are 2 - 8 yrs. It was easier to be m...
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- Sounds like a great opportunity to clean out your closet. Give them a box of your old clothes to play in-they can even put on a fashion show for you-break out the cam...
- My favorite sites: This web site has everything I ever want to know about fun. http://familyfun.go.com/ About halfway down is activities. You can also put in...
- My 3 year old loves the peel & stick foam stickers, she puts them on construction paper. Coloring is always fun for all ages. Sprinklers are good for outside fun, or a...
How to Enrich My 3 Year Old's "Home Time"
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on July 31, 2010
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Hi Moms - I've been a SAHM/WAHM for the last 3 years. Just this year we started part time daycare, which is going very well. My son is learning a lot and becoming more...
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- You're right doing outside stuff early, right after breakfast. But you can do a sprinkler or kiddie pool in the afternoon when it's hot. Just bring out a bottle of wat...
- You don't have to "do" anything but your normal everyday life. Kids (that age anyway) learn more from following us around, doing laundry, cleaning the kitchen than in...
- Read, play with play doh, paint (water colors are not that messy), build with blocks, do puzzles, and read some more! If you want to sing songs with him, but you're n...
Fun/inexpensive/free Activities to Do with 1 and 2 Year Old
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on September 2, 2008
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Hi moms,
My cousin is coming to the metroplex in a few weeks with her 2 year old and newborn. We are hoping to go out and do some kid friendly activities with her ...
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- My kids love to feed the ducks at the park. They also like the Science Place in Fair Park. There is a section designed for toddlers, it has a huge water table with b...
- Try Pump it Up Junior in East Plano on Thursday mornings. They dedicate that time to kids under 3 so your children wont get pummeled by 6 year olds. We love it.
- There's Paradise Pond in Grapevine on Thurs and Fri, and it only costs $1. Google it for more info. The Galleria has a nice toddler play area in it too, and it's fre...
How Much to Spend on Gifts?
Asked by C.Z. from Chicago
on May 10, 2008
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Hi, Moms. Just wondering how much each of you spend on birthday gifts for preschoolers and elementary aged children. I have a 3 year old and he is starting to receive...
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- I would think 15-20 dollars tops would be acceptable for gifts for toddlers. My daughter turned 3 and we didnt expect anything extravagant...we mostly wanted her just ...
- You don't need to go over $10. Art supplies are one of the best presents, because for $10 you can get several kinds of colored markers, paints, or pencils, with a pad...
- Hi I myself have a 5 year old and I 3 year old but we got invited to our first b-day party for her age in preschool and it was hard to decide on how much to spend. We...
Down Time for SAHM
Asked by T.J. from Washington DC
on December 13, 2009
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I am a stay at home mom to a wonderfully active 21 month old son. My husband tells me that my time to relax is during the day while he is at work and I am home with my...
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- I became a sahm two years ago from a 15 yr career - I work much harder now than I ever have and no there is no downtime. I have been thinking a lot lately on how I ca...
- If there are no grand parents or family members near you that you trust with your son for a few hours once a week, hire a baby sitter during the day and go take a nap ...
- hee! that silly dad! i don't think he's a bad guy at all. nobody gets what it's like to be home with a toddler (or several) until they've done it. before i had kids ...
What to Do with My Twin 12 Yr. Old Boys All Summer?
Asked by K.O. from San Francisco
on March 23, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Do you have any suggestions on how to keep busy with my tweens this summer? Camps are generally too expensive or too young. I certainly don't want them i...
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- have you heard of geocaching? they have a website www.geocaching.com you will need a gps, but it is a blast. i also found a site a long time a go that had to do with ...
- K., Maybe they can do some volunteer work. How about the SPCA or Animal Care and Control if they like animals, or helping out with senior citizens? Also, some day c...
- You could also check your local rec department to see if they have day camps. Maybe they could even work at one helping the younger kids if that is something that int...
Seeking Stepmom Advice
Asked by T.V. from St. Louis
on April 28, 2008
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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...
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- 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...
Playgroup Organizer Needs Help! : )
Asked by J.M. from Nashville
on July 15, 2008
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Hey ladies - I am the organizer of a playgroup in the Murfreesboro area. The age range in our children is 12 months - 4 years old. The majority of the children are 2...
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- How about assigning each one of them a time where they plan and tell them that you want something different that they haven't done before and give a prize (maybe dinne...
- Hey, It's J. Smith. Don't forget about the pick your own things coming up. Apple and peach season is coming. So is the pumpkin patch. I took the group to some plan...
- I am a Creative Memories Consultant and right now I can get a photo album party for $50 for 12 kids! Its really cute and Mom can help the kid. I do these a lot for bir...
How to Keep an 11 Month Old Busy in the Winter months...ideas?
Asked by K.E. from New York
on October 6, 2010
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My 11 month old daughter and I have a pretty set routine when it comes to naps and eating. In between these times I try to keep her busy and somewhat entertained while...
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- Have you looked into your local library? I know here on Long Island they all have childrens activities. ALso, a lot of churches also have mommy and me goups where yo...
- Your daughter is only 11 months old.... I really do not think, personally, that a 1 year old, gets "bored." Don't worry...
- I've read lots of similar post on here before becasue I too was looking for things to do with my little one. Here are some links to some of those post: http://www....
Activities for Multiple Toddlers of Varying Ages
Asked by K.B. from Phoenix
on June 28, 2010
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Hi!
I am an extremely busy SAHM of 16-month-old boy/girl twins & a son who turned 3 today! My problem is I live in Phoenix, AZ & now that the summer is here we have...
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- My daughter turned 4 today!! What a great day!! I would suggest kiddy pools with water toys, sidewalk chalk, and make your own toy icecubes (take any tupperware cont...
- I recently joined a mommy group & it has been the best thing for me. My son is only 4 months old so it's more for me now but soon he'll recognize what's happening & ha...
- I understand completely how you feel..I have 4 yr, 2 yr and 11mo old ..It is tough trying to keep them engaged especially when they are on different levels and there i...
