Painting: Child
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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...
Painting While Pregnant???
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on October 26, 2007
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Hi again!
I am currently 8 months pregnant and my husband and I are currently moving into our new house (well, HE is doing most of the moving...). I really want to...
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- My OB said that you can paint as long as windows are open and you wear a vent mask for your protection. I was 6 months pregnant and we moved into our condo two years ...
- my ob said fine as long as it is latex and you open the window i did and had no complications my husband sucks at cutting in and trim work so that has always been my...
- As long as you use latex based paint and don't have to scrape off any old paint, you should be fine. Just make sure the room is well ventilated, and wear a mask, just...
Keeping a 5 Year Old Busy
Asked by M.E. from Rapid City
on April 10, 2007
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I have a 5 year old son who is always exporing. He seems to get into every thing. Some of the stuff he does even suprises me. I am wondering if there are any things I ...
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- I hear your request LOUD and CLEAR! :) I am constantly redirecting. May I suggest gymnastics? It is working in our house. Also some physical activity time helps. We tr...
- Hi M.! I have LOTS of grandkids who sound just like your little one. LOL! I subscribe to an email letter from HomeSchool Free Stuff. They have lots of FREE kits for a...
- My four-year-old and I "write" a story every night. She dictates; I scribe. It's so funny. She usually ends up retelling fairy tales, but she puts her own twists on...
Birthday Party for 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by S.E. from Chicago
on May 11, 2009
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Any great ideas for a 5 year old's birthday party? She has mentioned Pump It Up but I'm trying to avoid it, I think! Haven't decided if this will be a boy/girl party...
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- My 5 yo daughter just had a party. Here's what we did. 1. as the girls were arriving, they had their fingernails painted 2. they then decorated their goodie bags...
- There is a great place in downtown Roselle called Creative Arts Learning Studio. I've been to one of their parties - they are awesome. Both the boys and girls loved ...
- I was just telling my husband about an idea I had heard. Instead of having a cake already decorated, buy or make larger cupcakes and give each child a portion of frost...
Is My 5 Year Old Spoiled?
Asked by D.W. from Modesto
on January 24, 2008
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My daughter is 5 years old and over the weekend I had some extra money and decided to redecorate her room. We went to Micheals Craft store and bought some shelves, a c...
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- D., Just by the tone of your e-mail, it sounds like you're really stressed. I bet it has a lot more to do with "first time mom, full time college student and work...
- Hi D.. My name is Cindy and I am the mother of 3. I have 2 boys, ages 8 and 6, and a little girl, age 3. All children have to be taught thankfulness. With mine, I ...
- I am a single mom of a daughter who is now 14 yrs old. I have been struggling with this myself. My daughter started at a young age also and is still doing it today. I ...
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 ...
Painting Wood Paneling
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on December 13, 2009
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Anyone had experience with painting wood paneling?
Our den has wood paneled walls that I have wanted to paint since we moved in. I am trying to decide if I want to t...
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- The prep work is the hardest part. The kind of paneling you have and what finish is on it will determine the prep you need to do. Here is why I haven't painted our ...
- I have painted wood paneling in several different houses for myself and for friends. This is what i have done: First use sandpaper to rough it up a bit and then wipe ...
- Hi M., I have refinished lots of furniture and painted almost all of the rooms in the four houses that we've owned in the last 9 yrs. There is a product availab...
Painting with Child Near
Asked by L.P. from Chicago
on May 10, 2009
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I'm planning on painting my 8 month olds room and I'm curious about the danger of her being near the paint fumes. She will be sleeping in another room while I paint bu...
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- I sometimes listen to the "Mr. Fix-It" show on WGN radio on Saturday mornings, and he talked about this recently. You can certainly buy low or no VOC paints anywhere ...
- Hi, You can get low VOC paint from Lowe's, home depot, menards, etc... Its safer for both of you. ;)
- Look at using low VOC paint. Less harsh fumes given off than typical paint.
Painting with Oil Based Paints in a House with Kids
Asked by R.S. from Detroit
on August 4, 2010
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Hi everyone,
After living in a house for 10 years we finally have enough money to make some really needed changes. We are putting in wood floors and painting the m...
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- A low VOC paint would be better. Let your painter know what you prefer, she may have tons of experience and a preference as it relates to painting however the customer...
- Go w/ the no to low VOC paints. I've used Benjamin Moore's two lines with great results -- didn't like the Sherwin Williams line. My uncle is a painter and he balked...
- I've painted a lot, and there is absolutely NO reason you have to use oil-based paint on cabinets. The worst part about oil-based paint is the fumes that are emitted ...
5 Year Old Doesn't Listen
Asked by G.D. from Philadelphia
on June 8, 2007
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Hello,
I have a 5 year old daughter who doesn't listen. She isn't a bad kid in the sense that she hits or does things purposefully bad. But when I ask her to do anyt...
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- I also have a 4.5 yr old that does the same thing. I am also at wits end. I can not even give you any advise except we have started our daughter is counseling since we...
- She is testing her limits to see how far she can go before you yell. To her, this is all a game, a form of entertainment so to speak. She pushes you because she kno...
- When my son was around the same age he did the same thing. I guess it's an independence thing. They don't think they should have to listen to anyone b/c they think t...
