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Gift Ideas for 8 Year Old Girl
Asked by N.R. from Chicago
on June 20, 2012
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Hi Moms,
Any ideas for great gifts for 8 year old girls? Girl in question is tom boy-ish, athletic, loves art & animals. Any price range (within reason:-). What do yo...
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- I would ask the mom! Or are you the mom? I know we always have a hard time buying gifts for our boys and when people ask I never know what to tell them. I usually te...
- How about a gift card to Build-a-Bear? ALL kids love that place! Or an age-appropriate science kit or microscope would be fun.
- I have one of those (an 8 year old girl). Truthfully, ask the Mom because it will differ a lot by child. But here is what mine is into. You will see it is a diverse...
7 Year Old Doesn't like to Read
Asked by K.M. from Kansas City
on October 31, 2007
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My 7 year old daughter doesn't like to do her reading homework and my 5 year old is starting to pick up on it. I know I am not that big of a reader, but I keep magazi...
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- I see my kids follow my example all the time. First: grab a book! Yes, you. It can be long, short, classic, new... anything, but let her see you enjoying reading. ...
- The Library!!! My kids love to read, but our weekly trips to the library are even more exciting. They love that they choice (for the most part) whatever books they ...
- I have to admit that even though I am a former elementary school teacher, reading for my own enjoyment is not something that I do. However, I wanted my kids to have t...
Party Favors for 6 Year Old
Asked by N.M. from Dallas
on June 21, 2010
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My son's sixth birthday party is next Saturday, and I'm wracking my brain trying to come up with something cute and affordable to give the guests. We usually go with ...
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- You could make a snack mix with the dog bone grahams, put in a fun chinease takeout box or something different. A ball for each child A coloring book A bag ...
- For my son's party we went to 75 % Off Books in Plano and got everyone a book or two. They have so many books that are $0.99 or $1.49 each that it didn't break the ban...
- We went to a party where the kids received a water squirter as a gift. The kids loved them. They are at the dollar tree and cost $1, so when we had our party we boug...
10 Year Old Boy Party
Asked by M.B. from Kansas City
on June 30, 2009
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Hi Moms!
I'm looking for fun ideas for my 10 year old boys party. We've done almost everything, renting a moonbounce, swimming, renting a gym for bball, pump it up, ...
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- how about the water park in highland or the paintball park in caseyville both sound fun and there both indoors in the air
- It's Party Time on Watson is a fun place to have a party. Check it out if you are in St. Louis. We went to a party there and my kids still talk about it.
- Powerplay in Shawnee is awesome! They have many different sized party rooms, pizza, cake, video games, laser tag, go carts, etc. The kids had so much fun!
8 Year Old Doesn't Want to Read!
Asked by C.D. from New York
on March 12, 2008
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My 8 year old son does not like to read. He reads for school papers b/c he has to, but has no interest in it all otherwise. I have tried incentives, bribery (I know......
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- I have 4 kids who were read to all the time when they were younger. They can all read well but only 2 read for recreation. I'd say don't waste you money buying books o...
- I have an 8 year old boy who always tells me "Reading just isnt my thing!" To which I tell him, reading is EVERYONE's thing! Here are a few things we have done in the ...
- Oh how I feel your pain!!!! I am an avid reader - was reading when I was 5 and never put down a book! My 12 y/o son just doesn't see the point! 'gulp' How is that e...
Training Bra / Undershirts for Picky Early Blooming 7-Year Old
Asked by M.K. from Phoenix
on May 15, 2008
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My 7-year old daughter is already developing breasts. I had hoped she would escape the early physical development that I went through as a child but it appears that no...
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- Hi M., I am sorry to say that kids are just cruel, if it is not this, it will be something else. Unfortunatley, I do know what you are going through two of my daug...
- I also have an 8 year old who is starting to go through this. Like a previous poster said, I went with the sports bras that aren't padded. They're comfy for her and do...
- Your daughter may not have the "strap" problem that you did, because her classmates may very well be wearing spaghetti-tanks and "bralettes" under their clothes. There...
Am I Right in My Perception of an 8 Year Old Respect for Me
Asked by D.M. from Panama City
on September 20, 2007
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Is it ever appropriate for an 8 year old, or any age for that matter, to disrespect me in front of her parent, and for the parent to see it yet not disclipline at all?...
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- Good Morning D. M: It sounds like you are in a very difficult situation,however, it also sounds like you are right on target when it comes to children need to respect...
- Hello D. M. I am married, a MOM of 3 and I am 30. I had a blended family when I was growing up. From what I can tell you (I could be wrong) but I treated my stepfat...
- hi i came from a family like that. and i treated my step mom the same way. (but she also treated her kids better than me) what you are doing is right. just try and see...
Birthday Gift Ideas for 10 Year Old Boy
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on April 20, 2007
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I'm going to a party for a 10 year old boy and have no clue what boys are into these days.
I don't want to break the bank with expensive electronics but I want to get...
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- Usually anything Air Hogs --- I went online to e-bay and bought marshmellow shooters for a few of the boys we've gone to birthday parties for -- they were HUGE hits......
- All of these lady's ideas sound wonderful! If all else fails, give money! Little boys LOVE money! Then, they can pick out exactly what they've had their eye on. These...
- I have a 10 yar old son and you've gotten great suggestions in my opinion. I couldn't agree more about the Webkinz. My 10 year old LOVES his. So do his buddies. A ...
FRIENDSHIP Problems with 10 Year Old Girls - NEED ADVICE QUICK !
Asked by R.S. from St. Louis
on May 19, 2012
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Not sure what to do, so I hope you can help...
My 4th grade girl (10 yrs.) is having a situation at school and doesn't know what to do. There is a girl at her school...
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- What GrammaRocks said. The best way to inure your daughter from "drama" is not to get involved in "drama" yourself. Teach your daughter how to take what is best fr...
- I think I'm with GrammaRocks on this one. If your daughter wants to invite Susie, let her invite Susie. Your daughter knows what to expect from her, and so do you. ...
- Well, the whole family seem to be users. I'm sorry, but I would have called social services about the weekend when no one would come get the girl. What if she had be...
Skin Care for 10 Year Old
Asked by K.W. from Chattanooga
on March 20, 2008
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My Granddaughter has rough bumps on her face and the back of her arms. Description: red bumps and some have whiteheads, feels like sand paper. The doctor says nothin...
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- I got something similar after giving birth. My doctor said it was clogged pores and to exfoliate. I used an exfoliating wash in the shower once a week and they eventu...
- try Mary Kay acne cream.. it is only 7.00 and has remarkable results! Good luck!
- I was told those bumps on the back of the arm is extra dry skin. I have found a safer, natually based lotion that works wonders on stuff like that! It's great for ex...
