Playing with Others: Simplicity
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Where Do I Come from Books
Asked by J.S. from Champaign
on January 26, 2009
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Hi Mamas. I looked through the archives but had trouble finding what I needed so I'll ask here. I need a book for 3-4 year olds that explains where babies come from. ...
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- Hi J., I found this great book that explains where babies come from and explains it more from the baby's perspective as they are growing in the belly. The title is Ang...
- When I was pregnant with #2, my first was 2. We bought the book What to Expect When Mommy's Having a Baby. I thought it was very well written. It is perfect for lit...
- Okay...I'm dating myself, but I found a book from when I was a kid. The copyright date is 1968 and the name of the book is, "How Babies are Made." by Andrew C. Andry ...
One Birthday Party or Two
Asked by S.J. from Mobile
on November 8, 2006
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This is planning a bit far in advance, but my son's birthday is only 2 days before my due date for the next baby to arrive. Since their birthday's will only be 2 days ...
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- My daughter was born 6 days before my sons birthday and uo too my daughters 3rd birthday and my sons 6th birthday I did them together, but now I started separtating th...
- My brother has 2 girls who's birthdays are about 20 days apart but in the same month. He has been doing their birthdays together since then were little girls. It's alw...
- My children are 5 days apart, and I wouldn't dream of doing theirs together. I do them one weekend apart. It's really not that hard to do it that way! Good luck in...
Seeking Advice on Cribs
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on March 4, 2009
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Hi Moms! Just wondering if anyone has any experience with the cribs from the Gap. I like the way they look, but haven't heard any reviews. Or, does anyone have a cr...
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- A., The Gap sells Baby Items from other makers like Stokke, Baby Bjorn and others. So, check out the crib you want and then look it up on-line. I purchased a con...
- I have no experience with cribs from the Gap, and you should certainly check out cribs in person. I have the Babi Italia convertible crib (all the way to a full size ...
- Hi A., While I haven't actually used my crip just yet (baby due in April), after much research we purchased the Babi Italia crib from Babies 'R Us. It came highly ...
2 Year Old Bday Ideas!
Asked by H.B. from Dallas
on July 23, 2009
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Hi mommas!
My son will be turning two next month and I am having his party at my home. I was wondering what kind of activities are good for children who are two and u...
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- Have you considered bringing in entertainment for the kids? My husband and I are professional clowns living in Anna. We offer facepainting, balloon sculptures, friends...
- Bubbles would be fun since it is outside. Walmart has these long stick bubbles for a $1. And you can get big packs of bubbles at the dollar store.
- Limbo is always fun and cheap. At my school on play day, we get a big bucket of water at one end and an empty container of some sort on the other end. The object is ...
Follow up to Earlier Question: Teaching Gratitude
Asked by K.U. from Detroit
on September 7, 2011
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I had posted earlier about my 4 year old DD flipping out at the mall today over a toy - picking one out, then changing her mind, then wanting both, and me not giving i...
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- We say grace every dinner (you do not have to make it religious) and then we talk about the good things that we appreciate from that day. (It helps dinner conversatio...
- I've been meaning to post this same question! My 3.5 year old son is always focusing on what's next/what others have/what he doesn't have instead of appreciating what ...
- exactly what Sue W said! model gratitude. Talk about how lucky you are the blessings you have recieved
Barbie Dolls
Asked by K.U. from Detroit
on June 17, 2011
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This has been on my mind recently, and the question just posted about toy guns prompted me to post my own...
My daughter will be turning 4 in 2 months and just rece...
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- I totally get your concern, because I've heard this talked about before, but I'm just not understanding how playing with Barbies leads to body image issues. Barbies w...
- Eh, I was the tom boy boy girl, preferred Erector sets to Barbies. But I still had one, along with a Skipper and Ken, and a GI Joe doll. I never thought that I was sup...
- my 6 yo just isn't interested in them, Personally i would wait until she is REAlly asking for it, not just when she is with her friend. if it is really somethign she...
In Laws Driving Me NUTS- Help!
Asked by L.A. from Dallas
on March 5, 2008
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So, we live in a teeny tiny apartment (4 of us and a dog), and the in laws keep buying our kids toys. Not little toys, but large toys like tricyles, scooters, rocking ...
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- My mother-in-law is the same way I think she looks for the biggest toys she can find. I'm with the other Moms your lucky now you have stuff to give to Good Will and he...
- You are far from crazy, and you ought to be really PO'd at your husband for not standing with you on this issue. That's why your in-laws continue with their behavior....
- This is very interesting. I am sorry you have to go through this. It sounds as if you and your husband need to be a united force with your inlaws and let them know t...
*Simplify*
Asked by L.P. from Pittsburgh
on May 5, 2011
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What ways do you *simplify* your life? (any or all realms ~ relationships, household, duties, spirit, kids, etc.)
I love the idea of living simply ~ or simplifying...
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- Don't buy anything until you've needed it three times. Throw out anything that isn't useful, meaningful, and/or brings beauty to your life. I will get caught up in ...
- Personally, I abhor "collections" of things. The only thing I collect is books. I have tried to make it clear to my family and friends that I do not desire more "stu...
- For me it's all about routine & pre-planning. I get as many things ready the night before as I can (ensure sport uniforms are clean & dry, get the coffee pot ready & ...
Daughter's Second Birthday Party
Asked by R.J. from Washington DC
on December 30, 2008
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I would like any suggestions for my daughter's second birthday party in April. Her first birthday we did "A Little Princess Birthday Party" at home. I want to do som...
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- A freind of mine did a silly clown that came to the home and made balloon animals and hats- lots of fun
- Picking a theme always makes the planning easier. If your daughter likes Dora, then have a Dora the Explorer party, complete with scavenger hunt, Pin the tail on Swip...
- You could expand on the flower theme and make it a garden party with picnic blankets, little mini hot dogs, mac and cheese, etc and then for dessert do a mud cake - so...
Electronic Learning System? Confused
Asked by C.F. from Chicago
on August 10, 2012
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Hi moms! My daughter will be 3 at the end of the month and I am considering getting her an electronic learning system for her bday. I am totally not up to snuff with...
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- My daughter received a Leap Pad Reader for her 3rd bday, as well as some other vtech learning toys. She found them momentarily interesting,but that was all. As a 4 y...
- I bought my 5 year old a Leap Pad ($99) for his birthday, and he loves it. My 3 year old loves it even more. He uses it daily--if I let him he'd use it all day every...
- I strongly have to disagree with mira... i got my son the vtech inno tab when he was 2 he learned how to do math using it he is now four and can count money do simple ...
