Pets with Children: BOB
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Help with a Pet That I Don't Want Anymore!
Asked by M.G. from Tyler
on July 18, 2009
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First of all my sister is going to laugh when she reads this! In March my daughter's kindergarten teacher planned on releasing the class pets, 2 aqua turtles, into a p...
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- I'm sending a personal response...
- You can actually hire a pet sitter for the turtles - we've had one for fish before :) One other thought would be to wait till the fall and see if any of the teache...
- Turtles and tortoises that have been in captivity should NOT be released into the wild! They carry diseases, some that the common person and non-specialist vets, canno...
First Pet Suggestion for My 3 Sons?!
Asked by V.D. from Washington DC
on December 10, 2009
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I am thinking of getting my sons (ages 5, 4, and 2) their first pet(s). No dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, or fish right now!
I'd like to get something like a ham...
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- I worked on genetics for hamsters and would recommend them over the others you mentioned. for one, the others you mentioned have stronger stink glands than a hammy. ...
- V., Let me start off by saying - your going to think I'm crazy! You may want to look into getting a rat! We have had different hamsters and they are just mean and w...
- Hamster and gerbil are too small, fast, fragile and they are escape artists. You'll be dealing with a first pet funeral before you know it. Guinea pigs are better, b...
What Is Your Mama Opnion on Spong Bob Square Pants
Asked by D.D. from Denver
on April 24, 2013
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My 1st grader loves to watch it, my husband and I are not always sure we like it. Can you give your comments on this cartoon?
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- Sorry, no SB in this house! Personally, I feel that it's disgusting and rude - hubby does too. Thankfully my boy (also 1st grade) hasn't ever taken a real shine to i...
- I love it. I let my kids watch it when they were little, and they grew up just fine. I think it's hilarious.
- I don't watch it. It's annoying at best and often crude. I don't think it's appropriate for it's target audence but those that it is "appopriate" for would be too ma...
What Age for a Toddler Bed?
Asked by A.C. from Washington DC
on April 7, 2011
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We have a 15-month-old and while I know she isn't ready for a Toddler bed yet, but since it is upon us in the near future I am curious to know when we should start to ...
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- IMO, keep her in the crib either until she starts trying to climb out or until somewhere around her 3rd birthday. If you do it too soon, you may have trouble keeping ...
- We moved our daughter to a bed at 12 months. We knew she was ready because she could walk steadily, refused to sleep in her crib, and I got tired of her in our bed. ...
- My daughter never climbed out of her bed, but rather fell out reaching fro something on a nearby dresser. 3 times in one night. That was enough. Especially since about...
What's Your Toddler's Favorite Bedtime Book?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on December 31, 2008
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Mine doesn't seem to like Goodnight Moon much so I was wondering if you all could tell me your toddler's favorite bedtime book for a 2.5 yr old? One with good pictures...
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- My 2.5 year old loves Berenstein Bears "Inside, outside, upside down," "The Big Road Race," "Bears on Wheels," and "Bears in the night." He also loves, "Go, Dog! ...
- Corduroy and Guess How Much I Love You?
- My son loves many books! I usually let him pick out his own book. We read books like...Chicka Chicka Boom Boom, Goodnight Moon, The Very Hungry Catepillar, his Bible ...
What Does Your 2 Year Old Toddler Watch?
Asked by L.M. from Pittsburgh
on December 31, 2009
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My 2 yr old boy loves Dora and only Dora. I've exposed him to Sesame Street, Yogabagaba, Diego, etc but he shows no interest in any of those. My hubbie thinks we sho...
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- My friend's 2 yo son loves Curious George (though George always gets into trouble, which might not be the "best" message to be sending).
- My son loves Sesame Street. He is even singing some of the songs and playing along much more than when he was younger. We also Watch the Backyardigans & The Wonder p...
- My two year old son watches everything on Noggin/ Nick Jr. and the sprout channel. Dora is a very popular show to all the children . My son enjoys it also compared to...
Strong Willed Child
Asked by J.P. from Kansas City
on August 28, 2009
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Help!!! Can anyone else relate?? I have a 28 month old little boy who I would do anything for but lately he has become quite the handful (yes, I have heard of the te...
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- I am sorry to read about so many of you having this kind of problems, God gave us the instruction book for training up our children, that He has given us, but instead ...
- It sounds like you have a "spirited child"...I have one of those two and just read a great book, "Raising Your Spirited Child". It's a matter of figuring out what wor...
- Yes, I can relate. It's probably just his age and personality that you will just have to wait out. But you could try to give him some control in certain parts of his l...
Infant Educational Products (Like Baby Einstein)
Asked by H.?. from Boise
on December 7, 2012
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I am writing a paper about infant educational programs and products. I wonder, have you ever purchased a product to make your baby smarter or to help your baby learn a...
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- Okay, I'm going to go a little bit outside the box with the answers you've gotten. I bought quite a few of the Baby Einstein music CD's, and we had three of the Bab...
- I remember renting one of those Baby Einstein DVDs out of sheer curiosity when my first child was about a year old, maybe less, I can't remember how old though. It was...
- its all useless junk.
Toddler Interested in Using Keyboard and mouse-What to Do?
Asked by K.C. from Las Vegas
on September 20, 2008
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Hello Moms-My toddler is so excited every time the computer lights up and wants to have the hands-on experience. Are there any websites you use to help educate your to...
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- hi, my grandaughter is 3 and was using the comp before she was two. it amazes me & even makes me feel stupid. she knows a lot & even tries to repair it if somethi...
- Dear K., Though a lot of mom's are letting their kids play with technology early, evidence in neuroscience and psychology reveals that it is better to keep your chi...
- sesamestreet.com is awesome. my preschool daughter loves it. there are short videos, interactive games etc. i never really found any toddler sites but this is a good s...
Looking for Good Bedtime Books for Toddler
Asked by B.W. from Minneapolis
on September 21, 2008
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My two ½ year old is giving us a hard time at bedtime. Nothing major yet I just fear that it will continue to get worse, I expecting baby # 2 in December and I am af...
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- Goodnite Gorilla Grandma and Me There's a series of kid books that are delivered to your home monthly for only $5 a month named Baby Bug. My daughter loves them. ...
- How about "Rumble in the Jungle" Or "Commotion in the Ocean" Those are really good length and great rhymeing books to help them learn. Also my kids like the Curious...
- Hi there... I know you got a lot of suggestions but here are a few more that my daughter loves. Hippos Go Berserk by Sandra Boynton Snuggle Puppy a little love s...
