Older Child: Puppets
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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. :)
Almost 9-Year Old Flying Alone!
Asked by T.A. from Portland
on February 12, 2008
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Today we received notice from my almost 9 year old Bio-MOMs new attorney (4 in 18-months) stating that we needed to address ‘spring break’ and essentially needed t...
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- Personally, I was terrified to go on a plane until I was 18. Depending on your daughter's personality, it seems she is more introverted. And does not just take charge...
- Seems as you tried going out of your way to make the trip less stressful. Time for the mom to step up. It isnt your problem she is being selfish. I advise you to speak...
- First, I'm curious as to why your daughter might be afraid to fly alone - is this something that can be worked through with counseling? The airlines are generally ver...
Birthday Party at Home for 9 Year Old?
Asked by R.L. from New York
on October 19, 2007
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I have never hosted a "kid" party. I am considering hosting a (BBQ or pizza) party at my home but am not sure about entertainment, games and I am nervous about having ...
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- Hi R., I LOVE to have my sons birthday parties at home. I have pretty much used a great web site to help plan and that is www.birthdaypartideas.com. If you pick a ...
- Hey R., We have 4 kids and have come up w/an almost standard b-day party. Pizza is the VERY EASIEST. Have the pizza shop cut each pie into 16 pieces because they don't...
- Having a party at home takes A LOT OF WORK! I've done it for years as well as going out someplace. It is a lot easier to go somewhere else where all the entertainmen...
Good Birthday Present for a 7 Year Old Girl?
Asked by J.E. from Sacramento
on June 12, 2007
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My neice will be 7 this weekend. She is a very imaginative little girl - likes to play pretend and dress up. She is a girly girl for sure - not really into outdoors ...
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- How about a ballet video with a matching outfit? My daughter loves the Bella Danceralla series - she is 7.
- How about a Scrapbooking gift basket. I am sure her mom has a lot of pictures. She can create her own book. There are so many really cute scrapbooks out there. G...
- Hi J. A great gift would be American Build A Bear http://hits.americanstuffabear.com/cgi-bin/redir?pd_link=i1-a26507-o2796-c40283 They are similar to Build A Be...
Activities and Crafts for 10 Year Old Boys
Asked by M.A. from Los Angeles
on June 8, 2007
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I need some suggestions on activities for my two 10 year old boys during the summer in my daycare. There are soooo many crafts for girls, but not for boys. I already...
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- hmmmm...boys, I don't have any of them, but Yoyo and airplanes come to mind. Can you get library books on yo yo tricks and how to make different paper airplanes? Wha...
- Some cool and inexpensive science projects. my son just did some really cool (age 11) with he's grandmother and he loved them.
- How about a bug journal? You can get one of those bug keepers at your local dollar store, as well as a small journal or notepad. This is great, especially if you're ou...
7 Year Old Wants to Stop Thumbsucking
Asked by S.R. from San Francisco
on October 6, 2008
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My almost 7 year old daughter wants to stop sucking her thumb because she's afraid her classmates will find out that she still does this and she's afraid she'll get te...
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- Have you talked to your dentist? Ours suggested a bar that goes across the roof of our son's mouth when he gets older. Right now he's only 5 and usually only sucks h...
- Just a thought....what about attaching a cute soft stuffed animal key chain to the belt loop of her pants or skirt or sweater zipper and when resting in class or any o...
- Hi! I didn't have time to read all the responses, so forgive me if this is a repeat. I have personal experience with thumbsucking...until I was 10! My orthodontist wa...
Birthday Party for 8 Year Old Girl
Asked by E.M. from Louisville
on October 14, 2011
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Im looking for ideas of things to do at my daughters party we were going to have her party at a place in the mall but shes been in tropuble latley and we have decided ...
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- depends a bit on what kinds of things your DD and friends like. My DDs love doing crafts so for their 8th b-day we had a "Get Cre8ive" party with a few recycled-produ...
- A few thoughts... put on the music and dance do a craft project mini mani/pedi bake cupcakes or cookies and decorate
- Karaoke Dance party Talent contest Movie/popcorn
Teaching an 8 Year Old Reading Comprehension
Asked by J.S. from St. Louis
on May 24, 2008
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My son struggled all year with reading/writing activities. He can read about 2 levels above grade level, but cannot comprehend anything he reads. He "guesses" on all...
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- I agree absolutely with Cheryl R. Let him choose a theme to learn about; or give him a list of subjects to choose from. That way he's making the choice of what to le...
- I know that your boys are to old to still be part of the parents as teachers program, but maybe their group could help you get started with some website selections, et...
- The Best advice I have for you is to READ,READ,READ! Read to him if he doesn't want to read... cereal boxes, magazines, anything with words...Of course encourage him...
Where Can I Find a Marionette Puppet
Asked by A.D. from Dallas
on December 14, 2009
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okay - so my 7 year old really wants a marionette puppet for Christmas (a ballerina to be exact) - does anyone know a place that even sells these puppets??? I've alrea...
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- There's some little kids theater in the Galleria and I saw they had marionettes for sale in the little lobby area store. It's close to the Old Navy on the same level a...
- There us a new toy store at the Shops of Highland Viilage (just north of Flower Mound) that is called Brilliant Sky toys ( I think that's the name). I was over there t...
- John Hardman of Le Theatre de Marionette - he is playing at NorthPark and he may know where to get what you need. 440 Northpark Ctr Dallas, TX 75225 Tel: ###-###-###...
Activities for My 7 Year Old Niece to Do.
Asked by M.P. from Provo
on June 8, 2010
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Ok I've asked a similar post, but it was during rainy weather. I am yet again watching my niece for who knows how long while we wait for an opening in her daycare day ...
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- what does she play with at home? can she bring it to your house? she could bring something new every day or bring something to keep at your house for the week. when...
- Make a trip sometime to a craft store. They have literally hundreds of things for projects---paints for paper or clothing, beads to string and make jewelry, puzzles, I...
- When our girls at that age we couldn't afford much. So We made things like a frog out of paper plate and colored them,and masks and even teras out of my BILL envelopes...
