Preschooler: First Years
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How to Throw a 3 Year Old a Birthday Party?
Asked by K.S. from Portland
on September 25, 2008
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I don't know how to throw my daughter her 3 year party (October 25th). The last two years have been close family only, and I was fine with that. But since my B-day i...
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- You may feel pressure to throw a big party, but you obviously want to buck the trend. Any of the kids parties that my group holds are 2 hrs., snacks for the kids and ...
- I have two boys, 7 and 4. We always have their bday parties on the weekend during the day at our house or at the park, with snacks (pretzels, cheese sticks, etc.) or p...
- K., I went to 2 parties on the same weekend for friends/neighbors kids. Each was different, but they both focused on the child. 1. had chairs set up around the p...
First Years Compass Booster Seat
Asked by D.H. from Dallas
on November 13, 2010
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I am looking for a first years compass b540 booster carseat . They have them everywhere for sale online but I want to see it before I buy it. I have called Target, Wal...
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- I just bought this car seat, and like you, looked ALL over for it, it seems to only be sold online, as far as I could tell. I just switched my daughter over (she's 3, ...
- Just like you, my son was in a marathon a few years back and in winter we realized he was just too squished, so we purchased a compass. I'm sorry, I don't have the m...
- LOVE this booster! We had to order ours sight unseen as well with absolutely no regrets.
How Do I Get My 3 Year Old to Eat More Healthy?
Asked by J.D. from Montgomery
on February 23, 2007
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it seems that all my 3 year old wants to eat is junk. when i don't give him junk food he throws a fit, and screams and cries sometimes even hits me. I am worried that ...
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- Do you give in and give him the junk when he throws a fit? If you do you have taught him that that bevior works and gets him what he wants. I know it is hard to be f...
- I had a wise mom tell me "No child has ever starved in the presents of food." When they are hungry enough they will eat what you have put in front of them. I too hav...
- Hi mom, Ive walked in your shoes. And from 2 points. 1 as a mom and as a preschool teacher. Remember, be consistant. As a teacher I have seen my 2 & 3 year olds com...
4 Year Old Seems Insecure
Asked by A.D. from Huntsville
on June 17, 2008
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My 4 year old grandson is always telling me or his mom he loves us, he'll be playing ball and have to leave the game to tell us he loves us, Is this showing a sign of ...
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- Hello! I am a divorced mom as well, my issue isn't with my ex-husband. My issue (similar to yours) is my new mother-in-law and my step kids. I am the only mother my...
- My mother-in-law was this way with my step daughters. As the child get's older the more controlling the grandmother will become if you don't stop it now. People like...
- I was unclear on the point that said Clay doesn't see his father on every visit. Is that right? Only the father has visitation -- no one else. So don't allow Clay t...
Spanish Lessons for 3 Year Old?
Asked by M.W. from Los Angeles
on April 16, 2008
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Hi ladies! I have a son who will be 3 in about a month, and I'd love to find someone who specializes in Spanish lessons for very young kids. I'd like it to be really l...
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- Ok, I know it's not for everyone but when my daughter was 2, I got her the MUZZY DVD set (advertised on TV and yes, a bit costly) but I was amazed that after the FIRST...
- HI M. you might want to have your child see the spanish version of sesame street and other shows. They will capture the essense of the language. Also try the libary fo...
- There is a 30 minute Spanish kids show on Saturday mornings on KMEX channel in the south bay and it's called Go Diego Go. Unlike some programs, it is completely in Sp...
3 Year Old's Behavior
Asked by A.S. from Wichita
on December 4, 2011
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Hi everyone. My boyfriend and his 2 children moved in with my daughter and I about 4 months ago. He has full custody his children for various reasons and by all acco...
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- Sounds like you're doing a great job! I had a student once with similar problem. He was in first grade and tried to act like he couldnt do work that he could do, it w...
- Stick to your guns. He will learn what is expected. You are doing a great job and do not think any differently. It sounds like you are setting expectations and givi...
- I know it's exhausting, but for now I would just try and meet his needs. He seems to have a real need for attention - good or bad. Right now he's getting negative at...
First Computer for 3 Yo
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on November 10, 2009
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Hi,
My son, who has just so so many hand-me-downs, will not be getting much for Christmas this year (other than MORE hand-me-downs!). Santa or mom and dad do want to ...
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- The Leapster/Leapster 2 has been a great investment for us. My son is now 4 and will be entertained for a while with it and feels like he "is a big kid." I love that...
- We are HUGE leapster fans in this house! My almost 3 year old and my 5 year old both have them and LOVE them! There are a TON of games to choose from and teach alpha...
- Hi, I like the "Tote & Go Laptop" by Vtech. It's a laptop with an attached mouse. It has 30 different games (at different skill levels) to play that teach letters (u...
5 Point Harness for 3 Year Old
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on August 27, 2008
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Hi, my 3 1/2 year old daughter has just about outgrown her convertible car seat. I feel that she is still too young to go straight to a booster seat and I would like ...
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- graco nautalus is the best choice 5 pt harnes 65 pounds then seat belt booster then backless seat belt booster sturdy reclines cupholder is in the arm rest a...
- Hi C., Yes, your little one is definitely much too young for a booster, car seat experts recommend keeping a child in a 5pt harness until about age 5 (even though ...
- We have the Safety 1st Apex 65 and have been very happy with it.
" My Preschooler Will Not Sleep in Her bed..HELP!"
Asked by J.S. from Miami
on January 26, 2007
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My daughter will not sleep in her bed. Every night she comes into my room and sleeps in my bed!
I have decorated her room to the design & decor she chose. I even got...
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- My daughter is almost 3 & she will not sleep in her room either. She insists on sleeping in our den & then eventaully ends up in our bed or in the living room. I ask h...
- Jen, My parents had this trouble with my youngest brother who would more or less sleep walk into their bed in the middle of the night. They tried locking their bedro...
- Hi Jen, Walk her back to her bed, firmly but lovingly tell her that she has to go to sleep in her room/bed, then leave the room. She will come out again and you do the...
Bottle Warmer Help
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on January 6, 2008
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Ok my friend gave me a night and day bottle warmer made by the first years and I can't wait to use it for my 4 month old. Unfortunately it came with no directions. D...
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- Hi C., With my first I had all my bottles filled with dry formula in them next to the bottle warmer in the nursery. I used a separate glass bottle to heat my water wi...
- Trust me it is a lot faster to just warm the bottle in hot tap water.
- I agree. I hade a bottle warmer and it was a total pain. I used the microwave...terrible I know but whatever works.
