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Gift Ideas for a 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by S.S. from Sioux Falls
on July 23, 2008
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Two weeks ago my family moved to a new state. We have only had a chance to meet a couple of our neighbors. One of which invited us to her 5 year old daughter's birthd...
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- I know when my cousins daughter was 5 she really liked arts and craft things. There are a lot of different ideas at target even like by the card and party section. the...
- summer pool toys like slip and slide, chalk, beach towel, gift cards to McDonalds, DQ, etc...pajamas, hair stuff (my daughter loves that hairspray that has sparkles in...
- I would ask the parents what their daughter's interests are. She could be a tomboy, she could like to dress up like a princess, who knows?? When in doubt, a gift ce...
5 Year Old Girls - Ideas for Chistmas
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on October 13, 2010
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Hi Mamas! I'm curious to know what your 5 year old daughter(s) are into at this age? I had a conversation with my MIL today about Christmas ideas and all my 5-1/2 dd...
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- If she has access to your hubby's DS, then I would let that be. She doesn't need the upgraded systems... they have music players and cameras, and a larger video scree...
- I have a 5 and 7 year old (daughters). They have been begging for the unicorn, lady bug, and dolphin pillow pet. you can get them online!!!! www.pillowpet.com
- My daughter is 6. She is asking for a disney princess castle. It looks like it also comes with tiny houses for all of the other princesses. I need to look into it f...
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 Responsibilities Should I Require of My 5 Year Old--and How Much Allowance?
Asked by T.W. from Dallas
on August 4, 2009
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My son is 5 years old and we have decided to assign responsibilities for himself, as well as household duties--chores. What do you/ did you expect of a 5 year old? H...
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- our 5 year old helps put away laundry, match socks, cleans his room, picks up the communal areas when asked, helps lugs garbage to the garage, and even helps with pets...
- You are so smart ot start early. Also ahve him save up his change and go to a coinstart every now and then. Offerings are ok at like a dollar-no need to go crazy- th...
- In our home, allowance wasn't contigent upon chores. The chores were required, because they lived in the house and all household members are to participate. We taugh...
Need a Gift for 5 Year Old Boy
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on December 6, 2007
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My BIL recently became engaged to a woman who has 3 kids from a previous marriage. We are getting Christmas gifts for her kids. I am stumped on what to get for her 5...
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- Top rated toys for boys of that age group these days is anything made by playmobil. You can find their products online or at toysrus, target too. They are 4+ age gro...
- Hi J.. How thoughtful of you to include the kids. I have a 5 yo nephew and he is REALLY into Sponge Bob, Diego, Cars Movie stuff, and Spiderman. Maybe you can ask y...
- Based on what my nephews are in to... Pokemon (Target has a nice holiday trading card set) Robots Power Rangers Dinosaurs - especially mechanical ones Transform...
Question About 5 Year Old and t.v.
Asked by O.L. from San Diego
on December 28, 2010
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Hi Ladies!
Just wondering if anyone else out there has a 4 or 5 year old child who often seems bored at home? Regardless of how many toys and activities he has here...
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- My daughter got to watch Sesame Street for one hour many days, but there were days of no TV at all. And we got rid of the TV when she was 8. She was creative with her ...
- I have a bored box for this. i have both my kids list things they can do when they aren't bored and we make cards. I write the words & they draw a picture. my daughter...
- My son isn't your son's age, but I've worked with kids for a while and have some ideas and observations which might help. It sounds like your son is old enough to h...
6 Year Old Allowance
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on November 15, 2008
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My daughter is almost 6 years old. She has no concept of money. She thinks that it is ALWAYS available to her. I want to start giving her an allowance, so she can b...
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- We do same as Kathy L, giving an allowance no matter what, expecting household help no matter what. If our daughter doesn't help around the house, she doesn't get to ...
- I seem to have a different take on this than the other posters. I believe that as soon as they can start understanding rewards/punishments that you begin to implement ...
- How much does lunch cost at school? Use that amount for a while as the weekly amount. Before you give her an allowance, practice values with her. We did that in my ...
Outdoor Toys
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on March 1, 2009
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I am looking for used plastic indoor/outdoor play house, slide etc. I have looked at garage sales, paper, etc...toys r us has lots of choices but $$$..thanks
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- If you hit the garage sales you have to be SUPER early to catch this stuff. Try Freecycle or cheapcycle.com you will have to become a member. Also try Craigslist and...
- I got this site from this same question being asked in the past: http://www.toysfortykes.4t.com/. You do need to call and ask what she has, since the site isn't accura...
- You should try Craigslist. We've found some great deals through there for gently used yard toys.
Gift Ideas for a 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by J.C. from Detroit
on July 11, 2008
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We are going to a birthday party next week and I have no idea what to get the birthday girl. She will be turning 5. Do any of you have any good gift ideas? My daughter...
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- I like gift certs for art class, things like jump ropes and hula hoopes, or toys with gears that have lots of cause and effects. The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)has som...
- Hi~ Didn't read your other responses, but my daughters can't get enough of polly pockets and barbies. Also, a Webkins stuffed animal may be a good idea, or things li...
- I really believe 5 year olds love princess stuff. I know my niece loves anything that has to do with any disney princess. A good book along with it is great for this a...
Looking for Used Outdoor Toys
Asked by M.M. from Kansas City
on August 24, 2006
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I am looking for good used outdoor toys for my daycare. Mine are getting very worn. If anyone has any they are interested in selling let me know. Thanks!
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- One the best place I have found is the Children's Orchard.
- You'll find lots of these types of items at an upcoming sale in Lenexa: Kid’s Closet Consignment Sale. The sale dates are Sept. 26-29 at the VFW Hall, 9550 Pflumm. The...
- I have an outdoor hide and slide climber that we are selling. It's the sturdy plastic and is pretty big. It has a slide on each side with a little house to walk into a...
