Older Child: Dora the Explorer
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Fun Educational Videos for Toddlers/kids When Traveling.
Asked by B.H. from Salt Lake City
on January 20, 2009
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We are moving to MO in April and driving. It'll be about a 22 hour journey with our toddler. I was wondering what educational videos you have enjoyed for your kids. We...
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- I have twin boys who are 5 and a little boy who is 2 and they love the BOZ movies. I order them on line from the MOPS Shop (Mothers of Preschoolers) website. They are ...
- Redbox!!! You can rent them here and return them there or anywhere on your trip. Just go online and check it out. You can have a new movie @ every stop for $1. We ca...
- Our favorites are the Leap Frog videos. Start out with the Letter Factory. Not that just having those videos will guarantee anything, but my oldest son loved the movie...
Seeking Tips on Potty Training My 2 1/2 Year Old Girl
Asked by M.D. from Los Angeles
on January 16, 2008
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My 2 1/2 year old daughter has got "number 1" down but refuses to use the potty or toilet for "number 2". I've tried getting her the Dora the Explorer seat for on top...
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- I employed bribery- find something she really wants at a toy store and buy it. Keep in plain site but put it high enough that she can't get to it. Keep reminding her...
- I used to work for a child development specialist and every time toilet training would come up, we would try and urge parents to see it as toilet learning instead. Al...
- I tought my son to pull a "poopy face" - which scrunches up his whole face and by default, if he needed to go - something would come out. Works for boys, not sure abo...
Daughter Drama
Asked by S.T. from Columbus
on January 17, 2010
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I am hoping someone out there can help me. We have a 7 year old daughter who is a wonderful, happy loving child. But she is also full of drama and my husband and I a...
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- My daughter is nine and I believe she is going through pre-puberty. My friends daughter did the same thing, and although it is frustrating and I correct her, I believe...
- What is she watching on TV? The reason I ask is because our darling 2 1/2 yr old was a great child UNTIL Dora the Explorer happened. Dora's sidekick, Boots, is a Dra...
- Wow this soooo sounds like my soon to be 7 yr old daughter. We use the smart discipline chart/system and it usually takes care of it. Will not happen in one day but by...
WANTED: Singing Puppets That Entertain!
Asked by E.B. from Cincinnati
on February 12, 2010
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Alrighty so my son has just began to enter the tv stage. Right now he'll watch tv as long as..... they're puppet (barney, babybop etc.) that sing.. lots of singing is ...
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- Yo Gabba Gabba is on Nick. It annoys me so I don't let my kids watch it but they do have lots of puppety characters.
- Bear in the big blue house has some singing, Veggie tails has singing, especially their silly sing along videos, try the wiggles(all singing), hope this helps
- have you tried Yo Gabba Gabba? it's kind of cute. large puppet-like characters and lots of music. sesame street is also a good one for puppets. :)
Toys for the Tub
Asked by A.M. from Lawton
on February 4, 2010
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I was wondering what kind of toys in the bath tub do you guys recommend for a 1 year old , 3 year old and a 7 year old to play with in the bath tub??? I have a really ...
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- My 5 year old loves to play with his legos and hot wheels in the tub. We had the crayons (enjoyed those while they lasted) and the squirt toys and ducks. But his fav...
- It is not really a toy, but my boys LOVE those little "tablets" you put under the running water when filling up the tub that changes the bath water. Each time they ta...
- I second the posting about the bath crayons. I give my kids a washcloth and they clean while they play. The crayons wipe right off the tub and the tub surround so th...
How to Teach Spanish to My Boys When I Don't Speak It!
Asked by M.N. from Dallas
on December 31, 2010
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I really want my 3 year old twins and my 6 year old to learn another language. Now is the time. I speak a little broken spanish from high school. I'd love for them to ...
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- I think the idea of a nanny or trading time with a spanish-speaking mom would be the best route. Granted, you have to trust the person whom you will leave your childre...
- You've gotten great answers so far. I just wanted to mention something for you to think about if you are looking into dual immersion schools/classes. My son is in du...
- Anytime you can substitute a spanish phrase instead of an English do so. My mom taught HIgh School/Middle School Spanish. I know no Spanish but I do know that Vami...
What Was Your Childrens Favorite Presents?
Asked by C.C. from Philadelphia
on January 2, 2011
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1. my oldest son (soon to be 11yr) Epic Mickey game for the Wii
2. 6 1/2yr son Lego city (he has most days played 6-7 hrs a day )
3. 4 1/2 yr daughter furreal d...
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- My 2 year old daughter loves her Dora The Explorer Movies the most. Her Dora Back Pack was close in second. She has to have it with her when she watches her movies. It...
- 19 year old: Nintendo 'Role Model' hat with old school controller. 16 year old: New phone with unlimited mins and texts (still prepaid card phone) 11 year old: N...
- my 3 year old is loving these little disney princesses. They have weird, gel feeling clothes and she wants to change them all the time. She also got some barbies, whic...
Gift Ideas for Gfirls 1St Bday...
Asked by J.L. from Dallas
on September 26, 2007
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We have been trying to find a couple of great gifts for our little girls first bday and any suggestions would be great. Everything is just so expensive we dont want to...
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- Good luck with finding the perfect gift. I would suggest not over spending. The truth of the matter is, whatever you get her, it is likely that the box will be her fav...
- Hi J., You've got a lot of great advice! I agree with everyone about not spending too much on the gifts. My best friend had a great idea for my youngest daughters b-...
- We got our daughter a little ride-on toy that you can push. Any of the Fisher Price Little People things are great too. Plastic kitchen sets are fantastic. Out daug...
Baby Videos
Asked by D.G. from Washington DC
on December 17, 2008
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I am soon to have twins with a 19 month old already at home. I want to buy some DVDs for her to watch during times when I just need her to be entertained when I am too...
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- I have twins too! Congratulations on your new babies and to your daughter for being a big sister who can say she has "two babies". We have been using the "Your b...
- Hi, I wish I had advice for you about some baby videos, but I have a 13 month old dd who does not care to watch any tv, no matter what I put on for her. Maybe I'll c...
- I think the reading one is OK.. heard good things about it too. I also used videos from time to time, no television, but an ocassional video for times to get stuff ...
Seeking Moms
Asked by V.R. from Louisville
on December 13, 2007
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Hello fellow moms-I've never done this before so hope I'm doing this correctly. We are traveling many miles over the holidays so we bought a DVD player for our van. ...
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- How about Mary Poppins!? Nice and long and lots of singing/dancing. We used that when my daughter was about to turn 3 and drove to Florida. Worth a try! And you co...
- Kidsongs is great for singing along. If you dont know what it is, the story line is young kids probably under 13 that are producing a tv show and the show is all about...
- the DVD player is great for long trips, but another thing that works for us is toys that light up and play music when buttons are pushed. not only do they keep their ...
