Older Child: LeapPad
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Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on March 22, 2009
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My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one f...
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- I would go for a delayed gratification avenue. Tell him he has to wait until he is seven (or eight) to have that toy. Then I would suggest the Wii and make it a fami...
- You've received a lot of great advice and insight herre. You also seem to have a strong instinct that this isn't a good idea for him right now. Don't succumb to the ...
- Here is my thoughts and experience. My son has been growing up with his peers around him having these types of games from a young age. I'd say around 5 and 6 is when t...
Leap Pad?
Asked by S.S. from Minneapolis
on November 1, 2007
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Have a quick question for everyone...my kids have a "My First Leappad". My oldest (now 6) got it when he was 3 or so. He doesn't use it anymore but my younger son (n...
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- I didn't read if anyone else wrote back yet, but Once upon a child always seem to have a ton of them if you don't want to spend the money on a brand new one. I always...
- We were given a myfirst leep pad a from someone who had two; so it was used. It also didn't work well and I found on line a problem solving number to call; which told ...
- My daughter has a leapster which she loves but, I have found that they are not very durable. We have had this one for a little over a year and the screen doesn't work...
RE: Which Hand-held Gaming System Is Best for a 6 Year Old
Asked by C.A. from Atlanta
on August 21, 2009
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Okay so I'm thinking about getting my twin girls who are 6 1/2 right now a hand-held gaming system. To be quite honest I don't know the first thing about these things....
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- We got my daughter a DS for her b-day last year when she turned 8. She loves it and there are a lot of games that are either for their age or for anyone. At first my...
- I would say the DS. My kids have the DS and PSP. The DS is more for her age group. The games are also better for a 6.5 year old. Without a doubt go with the DS/DSI
- I bought my triplets the Leapster. They've used them since they were about 4 and still love them (6 1/2 now). Everyone has their own gaming device, but they share al...
Improve 6 Year Old's Reading and Writing
Asked by S.M. from Washington DC
on August 26, 2008
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Hello Moms,
I am wondering if anyone has a suggestion to help me improve my son's reading and writing abilities. He is in 1st grade and doing well. He is on a 2nd...
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- i have no advice to add on the handwriting...I struggle with this with my own son who is going into first grade. I do have a very high recommendation for HEADSPRO...
- I'm sorry if I'm repeating or way off the subject. I don't have enough time to read all the responses right now. My suggesion is to get a LeapPad. I realize you are...
- Leigh hit on exactly what I was about to write - boys like adventure and factual information. I've been having issues with the chosen reading material that my eldest ...
Info About Leapfrog Tag Reading System
Asked by D.M. from Norfolk
on December 10, 2009
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does anyone know about the tag reading system from leapfrog? i am thinking about getting it for my son, but wanted to know if it's good, does it really work? i had bou...
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- Funny, I got a Tag reader for my now 4 1/2 year old and thought she was too young for it. I wished I had gotten a Leapster instead. If I were you, I'd go for the Lea...
- Hi, We bought the Leapster game for our son and he loves it. We also got him the Leap Tag system and my daughter the Tag Junior system as well. They both like it. I...
- I don't know about the tag reading system, but my daughter has a leapster hand held gaming system and she has gotten a lot of use out of it. It's great to take in the...
Christmas What Are the Hot Gifts?
Asked by T.L. from St. Louis
on September 30, 2011
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I am at a loss as to what to buy this year. I would love to start my shopping today acutally since I have a few extra bucks this month. I am looking for a:
11 y.o....
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- I hear ya! For the toys in the rooms still in boxes, donate them to Toys-4-Tots or a Woman's shelter. Your kids won't miss them. As for the Christmas lists, my in...
- It's not rude to ask them not to buy so much, if they still want to get them something how about bonds? or gift cards that they can use to buy items for their rooms, e...
- I ask my parents to get the kids things like waterpark passes or zoo passes since they really don't need more "things." The kids get excited about having something th...
What to Get an 8 Y/o Girl
Asked by ⊱.H. from Spokane
on December 12, 2011
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Hello ~ seeking your help :) I work with a single guy who has a hand-ful of nieces and nephews and every year he asks for ideas for Christmas. I don't mind ~ I have ...
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- Hi :0) I would get something like a bead kit, clothes, books, gift certificates, fingernail polish, or barbies (loved barbies when I was this age!!). :0)
- I bought an 8 year old girl a make your own jewelry kit this year. Lots of cool stuff at craft stores. Any kind of fun jewelry, perfume, lip glosses, clothes...books!
- My 8 year old daughter would love... -personalized water bottle, activity bag or toiletry bag. -art/craft projects -pogo stick -science kit -video game system.....
Leap Pad or Ipod? What Age Do Kids Outgrow Leap Pad?
Asked by M.L. from Wichita
on November 14, 2011
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Our 8 year old twins want i-pod touches for Christmas. We are considering buying them since we are driving from Kansas to Florida for spring break and the i-pods will ...
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- not sure about the ipod-touch b/c i don't know anything about it but i got an ipad for myself and my 2-year-old toddler uses it way more than i do. in fact, it's beco...
- The leap pad games and apps go up to age 9. It was the best thing we ever bought our now 5 yr old twins (we bought the explorer last year for Christmas, and are think...
- I'd get iPod touches fr the 8 year olds but not for a 5 year old. My son is 8.5 and he wants an iPod Touch this year.
Ideas for Educational Gifts
Asked by S.C. from Chicago
on October 2, 2006
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I am looking for some kind of kids computer or toys that are educational for a 9 year old who needs extra practice with spelling, math, language etc. Does anyone know ...
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- I highly recommend the Reader Rabbit series. They have games for specific ages and subjects. We have several of them. They have several different age appropriate games...
- My 9 yr old niece has used Reader Rabbit since she was little and is so smart, we are now using them for my 20 month old daughter, she loves them too!
- I am a distributor of Discovery Toys. They are educational hands on toys that have a purpose to teach. Email me if you would like me to send you a catalog. Or - i...
What Do After School to Help Keep Kids Busy????
Asked by K.C. from Tampa
on January 19, 2012
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I am on here alot and get lots of helpful info but dont normally ask, lol. My problem is I used to work full time and I have a 6 year girl; 4 year old girl and a 11 y...
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- Set the table, make the salad, other chores? Reading half hour? (She might get involved and go over!) Computer math sites, reading sites?
- Bored is a naughty word in our home. Only boring people are bored There is so much to do. Paint, color, knit, cross stitch. Grow a garden and tend to it. C...
- It is seriously not a parents job to entertain kids. After her homework is done she needs to go watch TV or play with her toys. I always do the homework stuff after di...
