Playing Dress Up: Teddy Bears
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What to Do with a Wedding Dress
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on February 15, 2008
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I have been married for 8 years... My wedding dress was hanging in the closet in our extra bedroom..But then we had our second child who moved into that bedroom and I ...
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- Dear L., I wish you would've asked that question before you got rid of it. A little Italian lady helped me make a christening outfit & crib set for our child. We...
- Hi L., I have been married for just a year now and of course I still have my gown. Right now I actually still put it on sometimes. I put it on the Christmas after o...
- My mom has a friend who turns wedding dresses into teddy bears. I recently gave her mine, which is 17 years old, and I should have it back soon.
7 Year Old Girl Birthday Party Ideas
Asked by T.V. from Seattle
on September 16, 2009
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My daughter is turning 7 in a few weeks and has decided to have an all girl party here at our house. I'm trying to come up with a fun "theme" for her party where all ...
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- Warrior Princesses that decorate thier own tiara's and swords.
- We did a tea party and my daughter loved it. We had mini cakes (leveled and upside down cupcakes w/ frosting on the narrower side up and the sides of the cupcakes) and...
- Hi T., Good timing. My soon-to-be 8 y.o. daughter and I were just searching ideas for her party last night. Just google "birthday party ideas" and several great sit...
Doll for My 2 Year Old Boy
Asked by A.C. from Detroit
on September 10, 2010
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I have been looking for a realistic doll for my two year old boy and can't find any quality ones. My daughter has a Coroelle doll that my son loves. I want to get him ...
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- What about maybe a boy Cabbage Patch doll, not very realistic, but a start? You can find them on ebay, and often times you can find different outfits to dress them in....
- 8kidsdad. . just because you are insecure with your feminine side, doesn't mean that we can't nurture our sons. Right now they don't know what boys or a girls are. He'...
- Both of my sons had Cabbage Patch boy dolls, they also both got a generic bath tub safe baby...that was fun and great for learning, wash the baby's foot, etc. I am all...
I Hate "Boy Stuff" - Bad Mom?
Asked by C.J. from Dallas
on February 5, 2010
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Ask anyone - I am the froofiest, girly-est, pinkest GIRL you could ever imagine.
So for me to have a BOY shocked everyone!
I've been pretty good about it, but it's ...
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- I echo the suggestion of Dr. Dobson's book. My mother bought it for my husband and I when our first of two little men came into the world and it was an appreciated and...
- I was a single mom of three, 2 girls and 1 boy. I had the opposite problem, growing up with three brothers. I loved sports and trains and legos...I had to learn how to...
- And you could have girls that whine, scream at the top of their lungs too. All I can say is count your blessings. Children are here to teach us. We can learn that they...
"Cross Dressing"
Asked by T.C. from Rochester
on January 25, 2008
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I have a five year old who has recently taken to wearing his 3 year old sisters clothes including her underwear. He is totally into it. He gets so excited about it t...
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- OK. This is tough. I have always frowned upon this type of behavior...until I had a son. I then realized that for him it was totally understandable. Just yesterday ...
- Which society norm says a 3 year old boy can't wear his siters clothes..? If you are uncomfortable so is he and then it become a problem. If it is a phase, he will ge...
- Honestly, I don't know if it is a phase or not but this is a good time to remember that your home needs to be a safe place for a child to be themselves. My nephew has ...
What kind of activities can I do with my 2 year old at home?
Asked by M.G. from Washington DC
on April 11, 2008
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Ok, it is summer time but due to one thing and another we only have one car.
so i was wondering what kind of activities i can do with my almost 2 year old at home d...
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- Hi M., I have been a SAHM for 17 years. I have 3 children, a daughter (17, and 2 sons (15 and 11). Like you, I looked for "activities" to do with my children. If...
- I also am a stay at home Mom with a 2yr old and 3yr old. I know that it can be a challenge to occupy children at that young age. Everyday is a struggle to balance ...
- Here goes w/more idea for your little boy :D...wading pool, slip & slide, sprinkler (!), Play-Doh (you can make your own! Look online for recipe), building blocks, Lin...
Dolls
Asked by A.C. from Dayton
on March 11, 2008
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Hello! I am looking for a good doll to buy for my daughter. She is almost 2 and, to my dismay, received a Disney Ariel doll for Christmas. My daughter LOVES the doll, ...
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- What about the American Girl Dolls? My older daughter started with the babies when she was two and then grew into the older doll, reading the books was a big part of...
- I have 3 daughters so we have many, many dolls! They really love the American Girl dolls. These dolls are bigger than Barbies (18 inches) but are still really fun to...
- Dear A., Like you I had the same concerns about the message Barbie sends to girls. But what I also came to relize was, that my girls would be exposed to these same toy...
How Do I Prepare My 19 Month Old Daughter for a New Baby?
Asked by P.C. from New York
on March 18, 2007
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I have a beautiful 19 month old daughter, Autumn, and I am due to have another baby at the end of next month. I am more worried about how she is going to react about ...
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- Hi P., Congrats, first of all. I think it will definitely be a change for your little girl, but overall she'll be fine. She will probably be VERY curious, so be car...
- My son was 2 years and 2 weeks old when we brought my daughter home. Probably the worst part for me was being in the hospital and having my son shuffled around betwee...
- hope this helps. my daughter is going to be a month old friday and my son is 20 months old. i know every kid is different. my son used to watch a baby story(on tlc) wi...
Gift for 2 Yr Old in Hospital
Asked by A. from Dallas
on January 14, 2007
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My best friend's 2 year old is having surgery on the base of his skull this week (for Arnold Kiera Malformation). He will be in ICU for several days and in a regular ...
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- I think anything you could do or send to let the family know you love them and that you're thinking of them would be well received... anything from a journal for a...
- well maybe one of those little leap pads n some things he can do while he is in his room.....just an idea!!!I hope all goes well!!!
- I think it is great that you are putting lots of thought into a gift for this rough time. Maybe a "family fun" package filled with a few snacks, some simple games, ma...
Looking for Ideas for My 2 Year Old's Tea Party B-day
Asked by G.M. from Dallas
on June 7, 2010
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I know 2 sounds really young for a tea party birthday, but she loves playing tea party. She loves Minnie Mouse and Daisy Duck, so we want that to be part of the theme...
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- For drinks over apple juice For foods offer the one-two bite foods. Mini cupcakes mini brownies 2 bite cookies small rice crispy treats pizza rolls chicken n...
- go to a second hand store and buy a bunch of old fashioned bow ties or big wide old fashioned ties for the boys and fancy hats for the girls (mens fedora hats and stra...
- Hi G., I really like the idea someone said about bringing Teddy Bears! So super cute! If she likes Minnie, you can do Minnie and Mickey and have Mickey items for the ...
