Musical Toys: Preschooler
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Need Toy for 3 Year Old with ADHD
Asked by A.F. from Louisville
on November 18, 2008
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Hello,
I have a 3 year old nephew with ADHD. I am trying to find a Christmas gift for him, but I'm not coming up with any good ideas. His Mom wants me to get him ...
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- If you're looking for stocking stuffers, I might suggest "fidget toys", like stress balls, or small toys with moving (but not detachable) parts that he can "manipulate...
- GEARATION...is the name of a great toy that i think would be perfect. It is a board that has one spinning wheel in the middle( it runs on batteries) and you add pieces...
- My son is now 8 and we've dealt with ADHD since he was around 3. First, he loved LEGO'S at that age, still loves them. Second, don't be too quick to think that board...
4 Year Old with Broken Leg
Asked by H.F. from San Francisco
on January 31, 2010
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My 4 year old son fractured a bone in his foot and cannot bear wieght for 5 to 6 weeks. We are on day 4 and he is going a little stir crazy. I need ideas for activit...
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- Sorry for your son. My son was 6 when he broke his leg. He could not bear any weight for 8 weeks. The first week was the worst because he want used to the crutches. He...
- I would suggest some craft books like the KUMON's collection, with a childproved scissors, glue and crayons, kids can stay still for a good while. Otherwise, fold some...
- This was a favorite with my kids - I bought a vinyl tablecloth with flannel backing and put it on my hardwood floor and turn them loose with playdough. They had to ke...
Toy Mess!
Asked by T.M. from Bloomington
on June 16, 2008
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i was just getting frustrated about our playroom that has a train set, astronaut guys and peek a blocks and puzzle pieces and wheels all mixed together on the floor et...
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- My ds will be 4 next month. Dp and I do most of the toy cleanup around here, and ds helps a lot of the time. (I do have to admit that ds doesn't seem to get as many to...
- T., I am frustrated too. Every night I scour our TV room to put the toys where they belong. It's futile. I just have to do it if I want to feel some calm. When ...
- I have a 3 year old and a 4 year old boys. If they do not help clean up when requested, they go to time out. I don't make them clean up the whole thing. I help out a l...
My 3 Year Old Showing Signs of Being Gifted! Any Advice or Input Would Be Great!
Asked by M.G. from Dayton
on December 30, 2010
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My daughter is 3 years old, at around age 2 she satrted having a very vivid imagination. One day we were on the back deck and she told me "A purple blue eyed good girl...
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- She is quite special. Regardless of whether she is "gifted" or not in accordance to whatever standards, she still is quiet special. She has a hunger to learn and a foc...
- Aww, she sounds like a sweet angel child :) You have done an awesome job raising her so far! She may not be "gifted" tho, just an early learner. There are special...
- Congratulations on having a well-rounded, imaginative, social, bright young daughter. Personally, I would just keep providing her lots of opportunities to be happy, to...
4-Year-old Having INTENSE Screaming Fits
Asked by M.D. from Denver
on August 24, 2009
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In the last few weeks, my 4-year-old son has been having really, really intense screaming fits to get his way. For example, he wanted one more book the other evening a...
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- My son did the same thing at 4 (forget the terrible two's!) We got a chore board to put on the refrigerator where he could earn stars for good behavior and earn X's ...
- keep putting him in his room if he'll stay there. it keeps the rest of the family safe. is your son starting preschool? did your husband begin a new job? my son so...
- You might check out this website: http://www.handinhandparenting.org/articles.html They had good info there, and a different take on screaming fits. Basically, the...
Need Idea for Gift for 4 YO Son for B-day
Asked by K.W. from Dallas
on September 8, 2008
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Does anyone have any ideas on gifts for a 4 YO for a birthday present. Our son turns 4 this week and we are having his party this Saturday. All he has asked for is a...
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- how about a play tent in a fave color or character? my 4 1/2 yr old has loved his thomas the train one to near death since last christmas!
- I think the bike idea is great. We got my 3 yr old son the smallest bike we could finde for his Christmas present last Christmas (he's a little above average for hight...
- Bikes come in all different sizes. My two year old rides a ten inch one with training wheels! If your four year old doesn't own a bike, what a terrific time to buy o...
Question About Piano Lessons
Asked by M.M. from New York
on July 30, 2009
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Hi mama's.
My almost 3 year old love, love, loves music and singing. As a result Hubby and I are considering piano lessons. Heres my question, is he to young? When i...
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- M., As a piano teacher and early childhood music teacher, I can tell you that three is too young to start formal music lessons, unless you have a true musical prodi...
- Unless you are willing to pay a piano to have in the house for him to practice on, I wouldn't even bother. I think 3 is a little young for lessons. Because they teac...
- I was in a similar situtaion with my son and was told that he might be too young (mostly b/c of physical development) so we were suggested he try glockenspiel (it is G...
Feeling Frustrated with 4-Year Old
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on November 14, 2009
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I find myself feeling so frustrated with my 4 year old son. Being around him can be so draining at times because of his behavior and constant requests. Can anyone els...
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- It can be really tiring to be the "source" of all good things, can't it? It sounds as if you have two real issues--one is working with your son to help him become mor...
- This is why it's so hard to be a stay at home mom. This is also why, if you don't thrive on this stuff 24/7 (like most of the rest of us sane adults), you need to put ...
- Lots of good suggestions... but I wanted to add... I remember feeling so much like you with my toddler. Found out I was anemic, very anemic. No wonder I had no energy ...
Looking for Great Toy Ideas
Asked by R.S. from Provo
on October 14, 2008
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I have a daughter who will be three in February and a son who will be one at the end of January and I am looking for some great toy ideas for their birthdays and for C...
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- Stacking buckets, Lincoln Logs and wooden train sets...the train sets can be cheap brands, they don't have to be expensive, and the nice thing is they all fit each oth...
- This might seem sort of basic, but my kids love stick horses. They each have one, and they "ride" them all over the house. Another big hit is the Mozart Cube. It i...
- My daughter loved the Mellisa and Doug wood paper dolls at that age. She still loves the Little People and actually plays with them more now. A baby with stroller, c...
A Gift for Our Daughter That Is Not a Toy?
Asked by A.K. from Sacramento
on December 28, 2010
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I am so exhausted and tired raising my three daughters ages 4(will be in 2 weeks), 2 and 10 mo. I am so tired that can't even think properly. I am so glad I have you a...
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- Is there an event near you that you could take her to? It might be something she would always remember (or at least remember longer than toys).
- Hello, something that we do is books, lots of Veggie Tales movies, dress up clothes, and we had our little girl at that age into dance lessons which she loved so she c...
- Art Easel Clothes Bike Scooter Jewelry (kid-friendly, of course) Art Supplies Scrapbook with kid-friendly scrapbook supplies Redecorate her room Cute little br...
