Playing Dress Up
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Looking for a Play Center for a Toddler...
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on October 29, 2007
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I want to take my 16 month old to a play center like Kid Muze or the Wiggles Play center but I need something close to where we live in Keller. I would like something...
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- I don't know about an indoor play area but Johnson Road Park has a great toddler area. It is by Keller High School. You should check it out.
- Glenview Baptist has a play house. It has an indoor area! http://www.glenviewchurch.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=37394&columnid=3945 They had this i...
- How about Gymboree play and musi?
Five Year Old Son Playing Barbie and Dress Up.
Asked by M.M. from Atlanta
on May 26, 2010
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I have two sons, younger one will be five next week, older one is 9. They love to play boy stuff together like rough housing, swords, chase, etc. However, my younger...
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- My son just turned 4yrs old, has a 9yr old sister and I'm a SAHM (compared to my DD I worked till she was 4yrs old) and plays with Littlest Pet shops of his sisters. ...
- He's just playing/exploring. Playing with Barbies and dress up is fun! I used to watch a boy that as soon as he came over - he was in the Cinderella princess heels....
- He's too young to be worrying about it now! Let him go and let him play with what he likes. Sounds like a creative, imaginative little guy to me! Enjoy his zest for...
How Do You Play with Your Kid(s)?
Asked by A.D. from Los Angeles
on December 27, 2011
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I have just one daughter, 6 years old. I work full time so the mommy guilt is very strong. I love to play board games, read books, go to the park and play outdoor game...
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- You are doing plenty! I never really played with my kids, they played on their own or with each other just fine. I never saw it as my responsibility to entertain the...
- I'm kind of a mean mommy... if I don't like it or don't want to play it, I don't. I used to try sitting on the floor and playing 'My Little Ponies' and realized I was ...
- If you aren't into the doll games you can kind of let her take the lead. Ask her what she wants to have the dolls do or just talk about what she is having the dolls d...
Only Children and Solo Play
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on January 3, 2010
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I have a soon-to-be 7 year old son (our "only"). This question is specifically for mothers of only children. I find that my son does not seem to want to play alone wi...
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- My friend has a 9 year old only son and handles this beautifully-I've learned a lot form her for my oldest daughter who is bored out of her mind unless someone is play...
- My son is younger... only 4, but also likes for us to play with him constantly. I find that getting him started on an activity and then telling him that I have to go ...
- Sorry (I have three children) but I thought you may find this useful. All three of my children are different! I have one that is extremely active, and is always out ru...
Play Kitchen for a Boy???
Asked by J.B. from Green Bay
on November 19, 2007
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My daycare provider told me that my 17 mo old son loves to play with her kitchen set. He loves to open and put stuff in the drawers and cabinets and play with the pot...
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- The thing is your son also probably plays with beby dolls, stroller and other so called "GIRL" toys while at you sitter. I know my husband would more than likely give...
- i think u wold do him justice in buying a kitchen,it will help broaden his immagination not to mention his motor skills i say let the boy play!
- My boys love playing "kitchen" as well. So I bought them a Spongebob grill for Christmas and went to ToyRUs and bought a set of plastic dishes. They also have McDona...
Play Kitchen for Boys?
Asked by A.M. from Peoria
on November 4, 2010
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I am really having a hard time coming up with Christmas gift ideas for my two boys, ages 4 and 1, this year. We do not need anymore blocks, trains, and trucks!!! I w...
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- Boys LOVE play kitchens (and dress up even) as much as any girl. I've worked in preschools/day cares and it was a rare boy that didn't spend some time in that area. ...
- Nope its definitely a gift for both girls or boys. I say get it.
- I think it's strange that our culture markets kitchens and grocery carts to little girls and not boys. Boys can have the same toys, and enjoy cooking just as much as a...
My 3 Year Old Son Loves to Dress like a princess.......what Should I Do?
Asked by K.L. from Santa Barbara
on July 7, 2008
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For about 4 months my 3 year old son has been very attracted to the Disney princessess and any other princess-like characters. When he has the opportunity he likes to...
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- When my daughter came along, my son was 2 1/2 years old. Once she started receiving dress up clothes, he always dressed up with her and the neighborhood girls, and the...
- The real truth is, is that your son doesn't have gender identity. They don't really grasp the concept of "boys" and "girls." He doesn't know that he is a "boy." Chi...
- Hey K., Hi, My name is V. and I have a 17 year old son!! Society has put alot of pressure on us through the years and has made "things like dressing like a prin...
Child Left in Drenched Wet Dress All Morning @ Private preK School.
Asked by B.C. from Tampa
on August 24, 2011
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Hello, second day at school ( ever) for my 4.5 yrs old daughter. Half a day, picked up @ 11:30am. Hugged my daughter hello and felt drenched entire back of the dress. ...
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- There are a lot of kids to keep track of, it is not surprising she did not notice it was wet if she was not dripping like she had peed. Your daughter should have said...
- Sounds to me like your daughter should have told the teacher, or asked to change her clothes. My girls are the same age and if they were uncomfortable, they'd speak up...
- Take a deep breathe.. it is OK.. the school can not will not ever watch your child the way that you do and can. The teacher has multiple kids to watch. She has lesso...
Encouraging Free Play and Preschoolers
Asked by A.F. from New York
on June 29, 2012
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My daughter is three years old and I will be home with her for the summer. She has been in daycare since September and it ends today. My question is, how do I encourag...
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- Hi A.- I would get a HUGE appliance box...and cut a hole in it (like for a puppet theatre). It can be used as that...or a toll booth...or a bank...or...or...or... ...
- I would say 2 things. Have a routine and I mean that in the loosest sense of the word. My son is 3 and our routine is: Wake up, play, have breakfast, watch 1 show (Tho...
- First, your little girl is needing a routine. She's had one at school, give her one at home. Keeping her day predictable will help her enjoy her time a bit more. Pr...
Pretend Play Suggestions
Asked by E.B. from Philadelphia
on August 3, 2010
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Hi Mamas!
My son is turning 2 next week. I’ve noticed very recently that he’s starting to engage in some “pretend play.” Most notably he likes to “feed...
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- At that age, my son really liked the pretend food/groceries. Also, I agree with the Little People toys.
- I got my sons a kitchen and they loved it! Also they sell huge bins of plastic "food". Melissa and Doug have some awesome sets where you make a birthday cake, pizza,...
- dress up clothes (dr. set at toysrus.com) for $19.99, play dishes, the elmo's restaurant, play horses/dinosaurs, etc. There's so much out there! I love this age!
