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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...
What Does Your 9 Year Old Daughter Like/Want, for Christmas?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on November 16, 2011
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Need some ideas.
Not that I don't have any... but my kids' Grandma, wants me to 'shop' for her in getting them their Christmas gifts.
I know what to get for my son.
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- My 9 yr old constantly wants a horse, followed by living on a farm, loves to figure skate....and wants those nail decorating kits in the Scholastic book order forms. U...
- I was just thinking about the same thing for my 9 year old daughter the other day. I asked her if she has any ideas of items she might like for Christmas, and she said...
- I have 8 and 10 year old girls. They both want more clothes for their American Girls - I might get them one outfit from AG, and then a couple more at AC Moore for les...
Christmas Gifts for 8 Year Old Girl?
Asked by N.R. from Chicago
on November 30, 2012
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Looking for some great ideas for gifts for an 8 year old not-too-girlie-girl. (She's no longer into dolls and princesses, etc.) She is at a loss for what she wants and...
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- I watched two 9 year olds and a 7 year old play for hours with a kitchen science kit. They definitely made a mess, but they loved seeing the different chemical reacti...
- There might be some fun board games that she in now old enough for. MY almost 8 yo loves UNO and UNO attack.
- My niece just turned 9 in October. I got her a shirt, hair bands and Lego Friends. Does she have a DS? You can get her some games. Also Michaels, Target, Walmart...
Kids Crafts
Asked by H.M. from Dallas
on December 9, 2008
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I need some easy, inexpensive, not real time consuming crafty gifts that can be made by 2nd graders.
Thanks for any ideas.
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- try familyfun.com for lots of ideas
- Pine cone ornaments...easy. Glue glitter scraps etc... Lots of bling and make great gifts. Also, bird feeders......put peanut butter on pine cones roll in bird seed. ...
- Large puzzle pieces - especially where some of the puzzle might be missing - those puzzles with 24 pieces, etc, work well. Paint the puzzle piece and then glue on a p...
Help with My 7 Year Old Daughter's Behavior
Asked by M.V. from Steubenville
on April 2, 2008
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My daughter is only 7 years old (will be 8 this summer) and she already has the attitude of a teenager. She is very mouthy and disrespectful all the time. She will a...
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- I haven't read the other responses but wanted to let you know you are not alone. I have a very mouthy, bossy 7 yo girl and a 5 yo boy. She goes to Catholic school an...
- to stop my 3& 5 year old girls from slamming doors I use the child proof door stopper that goes on top of the door so they caan't reach it or close it all the way. ma...
- I also have a 7 year old, and in talking with other moms this is what I have gathered. 1st...you are READY for the teen years, ha ha ha 2nd....this a phase and will g...
What Does Your 7 Year Old Girl Play With?
Asked by D.M. from Detroit
on September 15, 2008
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My mom was over this weekend and wondered what my 7.5 year old daughter wanted for Christmas. I have no ideas so I am looking to you wonderful Mommies to see what you...
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- Last year for Christmas I bought my niece one of those jewerly kits. She can make her own bracelet or necklace. Then she had fun showing all her friends what she made.
- You should watch your daughter closely and see what you see. What lights her up, what glazes her eyes over with indifference. And talk to her about what she likes. Eve...
- My 7 year old sounds a lot like these other girls. Hannah Montana, High School Musical, Camp Rock. She loves all the music so I set up an account on projectplaylist.co...
Another Xmas Gift question...no Ideas for My 6 Year Old
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on November 8, 2011
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Yep, sorry ladies, I'm asking the question that will probably be asked by many other before the big Christmas!
I can't think of anything to get my 6 year old son....
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- My 6 year old son is getting an electric guitar and amp for his big gift this year. He'll also get the standard two pairs of PJ's, two new outfits, new shoes, an ornam...
- I am in the same boat....My kids don't need anything. I am going to buy some more underwear, pajamas, slippers and shoes. They can always use an extra pair of sneake...
- My 5 year old is getting a leapad he already has games from his leapster explorer and they will work with the new leapad, which is like an ipad for kids from leapfrog....
My 7 Year Old Says He Wants to Die!
Asked by C.C. from Charlotte
on December 29, 2006
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How can a 7 year old be depressed? He is very loved and cared for. Doesn't need or want for anything. Yet he will say, "I hate myself", "I wish I could die" or "I wish...
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- I would look at a couple of things. Is he hearing those words at home, in daycare, on cartoons,etc? I personally have had to stop letting my 5 year old watch Fairly Od...
- Since counseling isn't necessarily a bad thing (whether he is indeed depressed or just seeking attention) then I'd keep taking him to a new counselor til you find one ...
- Well, it's definitely getting him attention. What kid doesn't want attention? Like you, I would be concerned and ask why he thinks it would be better if he weren't a...
9-Year-old Won't Clean Her Room for Anything
Asked by C.B. from Houston
on February 15, 2008
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I have 9-year-old twin girls who share a room. The "older" of the two cleans up after herself pretty well, but the "younger" one is a complete slob. She has not been...
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- Tak her things away. Then start on an incentive plan. Also, try one on one time. Maybe she's acting out and needs "special" time with mommy and daddy.
- When I was growing up #7 of 8 children, we were taught to pick up after ourselves or our privileges were taken away along with that we got a spanking on the buttox. ...
- I just went to www.housefairy.org that was posted and I wish I had heard about that a long time ago. I have a 12 year old and even though she would not believe there ...
Kindle Fire for a 10 Year Old?!
Asked by H.P. from Springfield
on December 8, 2011
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My husband is insane. He wants to buy a Kindle Fire for his 10 year old daughter. I believe she is too young to deserve or fully appreciate an adult-oriented electroni...
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- My daughter is 11 and we are buying her the Kindle Fire for Christmas this year. I think it all depends on the child. Our daughter loves to read and we spend a lot o...
- my 7 year olds are getting kindle touch (cheaper version). they love to read. i love to read so we will all have our reading units. i can see your point about it being...
- I understand that there is a tendency to "buy" a child's love out of guilt over a divorce. I think that my husband and my SD's mom do that sometimes, so that might be ...
