Movies & TV: Videos & Books
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Funny Movies for a Sick Friend
Asked by M.I. from New York
on April 8, 2010
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Dear Moms, I have a very dear friend who is battling a very aggressive form of breast cancer. Every time I see her, I try to make her laugh as much as I can with jok...
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- 40 Year Old Virgin! So irreverent and so hysterical. I have seen it dozens of times and still laugh at loud.
- Little Miss Sunshine is a movie I laughed all the way through. I highly recommend it!
- "Little Miss Sunshine" is funny. Books, if she likes Douglas Adams, get her a Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett. He is hysterical. Neil Gaiman is great too. Neve...
Help with Active Child
Asked by F.S. from Houston
on October 30, 2009
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Hi Again Everyone,
I have a 4 yo daughter who is very active, she loves running and jumping about.. She can sit still to look at videos, read books and do school w...
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- I am saying this as a mom, an Occupational therapist and a parent educator. There are lots of things to consider....first of all it is important that she not get the ...
- a big issue is that children watch TV. Studies shown that children under 2 watch TV will have a problem to concentrate and have trouble sitting down when they are not ...
- I am not an expert...I'm not even a seasoned mother, (I have one two year old) My kiddo hits the ground running in the morning. Have you considered your childs sugar/h...
Looking for More Quality Items for Fun Time
Asked by K.W. from Corpus Christi
on February 22, 2008
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My baby isn't here yet, but I'm so excited i'm already getting prepared!
Can anyone suggest videos, books, etc. that are geared more towards teaching and/or instill...
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- I am so glad that you recognize the time that you are spending with your child during her formative years is so vital. So, with that in mind, remember that you are yo...
- Hi K.! I know exacctly how you feel! I had my son in 1991 and then in 2005 I had a little girl...wow! We were absolutely elated and overjoyed to be expecting! It w...
- We do not watch a lot of TV at home. One of my personal goals was to not plop my child in front of the TV as a babysitter, even if the videos were deemed "educational"...
Sixth Grade Girls Club
Asked by J.B. from Austin
on July 5, 2010
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I am prayerfully considering starting a ministry at my church exclusively for sixth grade girls and their friends. I believe this is an important year for girls as it...
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- My daughter teaches at an international school in Seoul, Korea, and one of the activities they've done with some of the middle and high school students is a jewelry-ma...
- I think this is really funny that you are doing this program, because myself and another mother are doing the same thing. We are beginning ours using the book "God and...
- I think this is a GREAT idea. I would even say starting at 4th grade (though this might not be your mission) is a great idea. Children are reaching puberty younger o...
Ideas for Entertaining Toddler in a Hospital
Asked by S.Y. from Los Angeles
on September 1, 2009
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I am taking my 17 mo. daughter in for surgery in a couple of weeks to get a neck cyst removed. They will put her under general anesthesia and will need to stay at the...
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- I've been there and done that more than once. I went to Wal-Mart and bought whatever new video was out (something that they hadn't seen). We watched videos, colored ...
- S. call your hospital and find out if they have a Child Life Specialist. They are trained to work with children in the hospital and usually have a playroom where they ...
- I have been there the first day will be easy she will probally be really sleepy from the anesthesia. If she is at Cedars or Childrens they have all kinds of toys books...
@ 3 Year Old Son Twisted Ankle -- Activity Ideas While He Can't Walk
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on June 6, 2011
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Hi All,
My almost 3 year old son twisted his ankle. The dr. said for him to stay off of it for a few days. It hurts for him to even stand....
Aside from putting fr...
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- Poor baby. Take him to the mall in his stroller so he gets out and gets to see things. While his he's laid up and he's resting his foot up on pillows: coloring book...
- Puzzles, the videogame where they draw on it and it shows on the TV, and be sure and give him Motrin so it doesn't hurt. Poor baby... Twists and sprung anything hurt...
- A coloring book, or blank pad of paper with crayons and markers. He can create a fabulous memento of this event. This while his feet are elevated and being loved by th...
First Time Mom
Asked by J. from Philadelphia
on July 16, 2009
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HI, Everyone
I wanted to know if any one has a suggestion on what I can take with me to keep my son in one place during a football game. There is no room to sit on ...
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- My favorite take-along toy has been a Moon Sand kit. It's definitely messy stuff, so you want to keep it outside, but it folds up into a small plastic "briefcase" wit...
- That's such a hard age to take to stuff like that. I would get him a Leapster. Video games really help my little boy when we are at his brother's games.
- J., he does not like the football GAME ? sounds like you are a hardy 'sports' family....... ahh... this is a challege . - either teach to sit and play w/ varo...
Too Young to Be Boy Crazy.
Asked by J.K. from Casper
on June 2, 2008
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Hello,
I have a six year old daughter that has shown signs of being preoccupied with boys. I looked through a notebook of hers and found several notes that read, "...
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- Although this is normal behavior, I think you are justified in your concerns. I am a mother of two boys --- but I am also a teacher and a coach that has worked with g...
- Hi J., Don't worry too much about it, but look around at what might be influencing her. does she watch alot of TV (especially things like Hannah Montana)? DOes she...
- I cant tell you if it is normal or not, but my daughter is the same way. For us it started much younger and man did it freak me out. She was in preschool and in tear...
Best Handheld Game for 4 & 5 Year Olds?
Asked by A.R. from Yakima
on September 26, 2010
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I'm getting ready to take a very long flight with my children. We normally don't allow them to play video games, but I thought that I might get one (or two) for our t...
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- My boys have a DS and they love racing games. We have both a hot wheels racing game and a M&M racing game that they both love, and figured out how to play all on thei...
- A., if you get them gameboys and let them play video games, you are basically giving it to them for the next 10 plus years. They are too young to do this now. Please...
- I have three girls and we travel to the eastcoast twice a year. That is the only time they play their DS and by far the best game EVER is Cooking Mama. You don't nee...
Need Potty Training Tips
Asked by S.M. from St. Louis
on September 13, 2007
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Okay, my little princess is 25 months old. She HATES getting her diaper dirty. As soon as she goes, she takes it off. We have been trying to get her to use the potty. ...
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- My son is 26 months old and he's potty trained but he's still prone to accidents (especially when we're in public and he can't hold it). This is what we did: 1. He...
- We are in the trial stages, my daughter is 27 months old. We have days where she will go a couple times, then other time we can't get her to go for days. We have the P...
- I know this seems like the worst thing in the world right now, but you will get through this. Relax!! My son was not potty trained until he was almost 4. And now he...
