Pets with Children: Cariboo
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Toddler Board Games
Asked by K.L. from Phoenix
on October 27, 2008
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I want to get some more board games for my boys, ages 6 and 2 1/2. We enjoy Candyland, Chutes and Ladders, Sequence for Kids, Mouse Trap, various bingo and memory game...
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- We have a five year old and three year old and they both love Leap Frog Bingo. It is not very sophisticated, as most of the pieces are cardboard, but it is easy enoug...
- My 3 year old loves Hi Ho Cherry-O. He also likes a Pet Shop game we have where you circle the board and collect different colored paw prints - the Pet Shop game I've...
- Memory (you can reduce the number of cards you put out to match, start with 12 cards and increase the number as he gets the hang of the game) and Hi-Ho Cherry-O are gr...
Simple Question About Games
Asked by T.H. from Minneapolis
on January 17, 2008
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Just wondering if anyone had recommendations for board games or similar for 2 1/2 year olds.
So far we have tried Candyland, and while my daughter knows her colors,...
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- My son is 2 and he loves Puppy Racers and the simple counting bears with cups that help him with colors, sorting, counting, and problem solving.
- T., My daughter will be 3 in April and she loves to play Zingo and Hi-Ho-Cherrio.
- My three year old loves to play Uno. She has a hard time holding the cards so she puts them face-up behind her. I love that she is learning her numbers! Also- Cre...
Games for 2 Year Old
Asked by B.J. from Kansas City
on November 4, 2009
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I was just wondering if any moms had any great games they play with their kids? My son is 2 and a half and just loves games, like hi ho cherrio, don't break the ice, ...
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- ELEFUN! My daughter got it for X-mas about the same age as your son and it's STILL her favorite! Also, if you find another in a resale pick it up b/c extra butterfli...
- There is a game I think it is called Ele-fun? not sure, it is an elephant that has air that comes out of its trunk and you scoop up butterflies in a little net. Hungry...
- We recommend "Cootie" or as called at our home - the bug game. We also recommend "Green Eggs and Ham." I believe each game references an age that begins at 3 years o...
Board Game Suggestions for 3 Year Old / Preschooler
Asked by N.R. from San Francisco
on July 26, 2011
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Looking for more fun games to play with my 3 year old. We already have Bingo, Memory, Matching Game, Fishing Game, and Hungry Hippos. Are there any other games out the...
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- I love the Toy Story 3 version of Yahtzee Jr. It's my favorite game to play with my son. And I just taught him how to play Go Fish. He also really liked the Cariboo...
- I absolutely *love* the Curious George Discovery Beach game (http://www.target.com/Curious-George-Discovery-Beach-Game/dp/B001P4J01U)! My daughter got it for Christmas...
- Chutes and Ladders, Candy Land, and Sequence for Kids are all fun at that age and not too boring for the parents. You can also play Go Fish with a regular deck of car...
Can Not Get Anything Done
Asked by V.M. from Norfolk
on October 4, 2009
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Hi ladies! I am not even sure how to begin this but I can not seem to get anything done - I am a SAHM going on 1 1/2 years now. My husband works quite a bit and also ...
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- Welcome to the reality that is the life of the SAHM. There just aren't enough hours in the day. I've been at home for a long time - 17 years... My house is still a dis...
- I did not have a chance to read the other responses, but I think I can assure you that we ALL feel that way. (At least when the kids are that little. I still have ho...
- V.: Hello and good morning!! Okay - my personal opinion is that it's a combination of things. 1. depression and 2. lack of orgnaziation. Please don't take that a...
What to Buy a 4 Year Old Girl for Her Birthday?
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on July 28, 2009
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We have a birthday party to go to for a 4 year old girl. What are girls into at this age? If you have any suggestions of something cute that I know would be safe to ...
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- I know my daughter was really into the princesses at this age, the dresses for dressing up, anything princess. Also dolls were a bit hit also. Good luck!
- Dress-up and pretend play clothes and toys. : )
- I just asked the mother who invited my kids to her daughter's 4th b-day. She said she just started liking barbie dolls. It's always safe to just ask the M., then you'r...
Christmas Gifts for a 3 Year Old
Asked by N.S. from Grand Rapids
on September 19, 2008
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I saw someone else ask this about their 7 y\o, so I got to thinking. Chritmas really isn't that far away and I have no idea what to get our daughter. She is 3 y\o and ...
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- When my daughter turned 3, some of her favorite gifts were.... a doctor kit (the white doctor coat is essential, look at Toys R Us), a baby doll (Baby Annabel from To...
- The perfect gift for 3 year olds is Cariboo from Cranium. The gift is also good for 4/5 year olds. There is a basic and advanced side of the game. My son calls it t...
- One of the best gifts my daughter got were those foam stickers that come in alphabets, shapes, animals, etc. and paper. She plays forever and creates pictures to send...
Best Board Games for a 3-4 Year Old
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on April 2, 2012
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Hi Mommas,
Besides books, puzzles and so forth...what are some board games that are good for the 3-5 year old range.
Thank you.
Jilly
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- Zingo, memory, Candy Land or the lady bug game. I can do that Dr. Seuss game. I think they have a curious george one too.
- My 3 year old loves Candyland and Chutes and Ladders.
- You can't go wrong with the classics.. Candy Land (although I hate the layout of the new Candy Land, very loud and confusing) Chutes and Ladders Old Maid Cootie ...
Things to Do Other than Watching TV
Asked by M.A. from Bismarck
on December 1, 2010
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Ok, so call me crazy or unrealistic (because I know that's exactly what my husband will do), but I want to TRY to go without TV, as a household, for a full week... yes...
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- We do watch a lot of tv at our house and it won't go away. However, we do other things as a family as well. We love to play the Wii sports together. My daughter a...
- Board games you can play as a family that are age specific for your wee ones. Books are awesome. Take up a craft or few--what about working on making a few of your o...
- We live north of you and our compromise is hardly any tv in the summer and a little more in the winter...just another idea to add to everyone else's!
