Older Child: Princess
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Advice on Camera for 7 Year Old
Asked by A.A. from Chicago
on December 4, 2008
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My daughter really wants a camera for Christmas. I don't want something too cheap but also don't want to spend a fortune as she is almost 7. Been reading reviews of ...
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- A., We got a Kodak - lowest end model (around $100 4 years ago) for my daughter and it is still working great. It doesn't have many features but it has allowed her to...
- I got our 8 year old a Nikon Coolpix its only about 100$ It takes nice pics.
- The tribune last Christmas did a great review of digital cameras for kids, I CANNOT find it anywhere this morning, it was Eric Bendorf. Here is a quote from it that th...
My 6-Year-old Is a Messy Eater
Asked by N.M. from San Francisco
on July 7, 2009
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I need some help--tips on how to get my lovely 6-year-old girl to eat more like a princess and less like a pig. I'm sorry if that sounds terrible, but I'm getting so ...
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- With respect to the "clumsy" eating and food smashed in fist: I wonder if she needs to work on her fine motor skills in general. Is her coloring and writing messy? ...
- i agree with the pp that this may be more of a fine motor skill issue and not just an eating issue. i notice that my son will first try to eat with a fork or spoon,...
- If there is something she really wants to do - such as go to a fancy restaurant, or go to Disneyland, or heck, even to Chuck E Cheese on her birthday, you can use that...
8 Year Old Attitude Problem
Asked by B.A. from Springfield
on February 13, 2008
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My almost 9 year old daughter has a horrible attitude problem. She constantly rolls her eyes at us and suddenly is a rude person. She has always been VERY well behave...
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- I have four kids and when they were a little smaller than 8, my boy loved power rangers and got to watch until he started kicking everyone in the family, often hurting...
- I would start by not letting her watch those shows. Then just ignore her. It will go away. She's just looking for a reaction. Annoying, I know.
- B., I know it is hard Stop it and stop it now. It only gets way worse with girls. From years of experience with nieces and working with girls. They go through their li...
Is Harry Potter Books Ok for My 8 Year Old?
Asked by S.B. from Fort Myers
on January 14, 2012
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I was thinking about reading these books together with her. Or do you think she needs to be older to start?
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- I was tempted to do this too because i enjoyed the books so much, but i know my son and he would want to read the next immediately all the way up and i'm not confortab...
- I read all the books out loud to my whole family. It was a wonderful experience that I will forever cherish. If you read a chapter (or 2 or 3, it really is hard to put...
- 8 years old. When my daughter was 8, she was in 3rd grade. MANY of the kids, were reading Harry Potter. Because it was their reading level. My daughter, when she...
Seeking 6 Year Old Girl Birthday Ideas for April
Asked by L.B. from Syracuse
on February 27, 2008
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Hi there, Any birthday ideas for my soon to be 6 year daughter? She is an April Fools birthday girl. She loves Hannah Montanna and all the Disney channel characters li...
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- Hi L., My daughter is only 9 months old, but I happened to come across an article in the NY Times that had some REALLY fantastic party ideas, like manicure parties ...
- Hi L. Try Libby Lu. Hopefully you have one near you. This was a big hit with my daughter. They have a Hannah Montanna package. Look for it on line. It is a store fo...
- Hi L., My name is D. and I own Party Express on Main located in East Islip, NY. We specialize in private children's birthday parties. I read your request and we do Ha...
Birthday Party Idea for a 9 Year Old Girl
Asked by A.J. from Atlanta
on May 20, 2010
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Hi,
We are new to the area and I am looking for party ideas for a 9 year old. With the recent move, the house isn't ready for me to have the party. I had originally...
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- I don't know if she likes the American Girl dolls at all, but there is an American Girl store at Northpoint mall in Alpharetta. Here is a link: http://www.americangi...
- Do you live near a nice park? I did park birthday parties......the kids could go play whatever they wanted, I had boys, so ball was important......but you could do al...
- We live in Smyrna, so I'm familiar with central Cobb. There is a Sparkles skating rink just off S. Cobb dr. that has very reasonable rates for parties. A friend of min...
Do You Think That Long Acrylic Nails Are Appropriate for a 7 Year Old?
Asked by J.G. from Los Angeles
on January 29, 2011
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Well, 7 1/2 year old.
One of my daughter's classmates wears these long acrylic nails, she's 8 years old. On Friday the little girl had her 8th birthday at the Nail...
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- No, kudos to you for being a fabulous Mom! That birthday party would have set me over the edge. It all sounds a little tasteless to me. Mean Girls for 7 year olds?...
- To each is own, is right! You did what you felt was right for your daughter...don't beat yourself up about your decision. ~ I personally do not like the acrylic nai...
- I have one word for those moms that let their daughters get fake nails put on.."ghetto" sorry but that is just low class.. you have taste enough to know that that is s...
Adding Another Princess to the Family.
Asked by T.M. from Atlanta
on January 2, 2011
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What are the best ways to prepare my 2 yr old daughter for her new sister and keep her involved after she's born?
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- The hosptial in Athens has Baby and ME classes for siblings where they learn how to diaper a baby. They talk about the new baby and at the end the child gets to make ...
- My daughter was 3 years 2 months old when I had my son. We spoke about the baby coming to prepare her but the one piece of advise that really helped me was...when I kn...
- My son was 21 months when my daughter was born. It sounds weird but I bought him a baby doll that had diapers and a bottle. I showed him what would happen when the bab...
My 7 Year Old Says "She Wishes She Could Live with Her Papa 4 Ever"
Asked by J.K. from Fresno
on January 29, 2008
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My daughter and I live with my mom and dad and have since my divorce. My daughter is extremely attached to my dad and goes to him when she doesn't get her way. She t...
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- J. are you trying to make up for your daughter not having a father in the home? My 8 year old daughter lost her father during the summer and she's presently in therap...
- Sure you could talk it out, but there is no great way to put it to your parents. I would find a way to move out and do it quick. A close setting like the one you have ...
- Don't let it get to you. It's your job to set rules, and her job to resist them. Unfortunately, Grandparents get to play the good guys. That does not mean your daug...
Why Is My 6 Year Old Soooo Defiant?
Asked by K.H. from Wausau
on January 21, 2012
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All right, here's the thing, my 6 year old daughter's dad called me yesterday telling me she was cought in school trying to cut her hair, she's done this outside of sc...
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- This doesn't sound "defiant" it sounds like perfectly normal behavior. Children are not perfect. They annoy their friends, and sometimes they are NOT sorry about wha...
- All I can say is Thank God, I'm not alone! I have the same kid on my hands. Aggressive, bossy, judgmental, and exhausting. I got an mp3 book, it's also available i...
- My six year old boy was an angel till about 4 months ago. He's going through a defiant stage too. Talking back, mocking, playing mean little tricks on other kids, et...
