Preschooler: Munchkin
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Thanks for the Fun at Munchkin Gym!
Asked by A.O. from Kansas City
on January 1, 2007
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I had a wonderful time watching my 3 year old run around and fly through the air on things at Munchkin Gym this last Friday. I would have loved to have met some people...
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- When were you thinking? WOuld love to join you all we were out of town for this event. Moved here in Sept from MN.
- Hi A., Sorry I didn't get a chance to meet you and chat. I too was chasing after my 5 year old and 23 month old. But it was fun. I believe for our next meeting w...
- A.: I did not realize that Munchkin Gym was so large and therefore, we were not all able to meet and chat. For our next Fun Friday (at the end of January), we are g...
Explaining Death to a 4 Year Old
Asked by C.T. from Boca Raton
on March 15, 2007
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Ok... We need to expalin to our 4 year old daughter that Gigi (Great Grandma) passed away..We have recently gone through a heart transplant and she understands that gr...
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- We had to explain death to our 4 year old son. His grandfather (Popo) passed away about 6 months ago. Popo was in the hospital a lot and our son had been up to see h...
- My daughter was four when my 21 month old son died. He'd spent the majority of his life in and out of the hospital with life threatening sicknesses. We explained...
- When I was young, and my Mother's parent's passed away. I was given a book that I have now for my son...Th e Fall of Freddy the Leaf. I can't tell you who wrote it.....
4 Year Old Bday Party
Asked by H.H. from Philadelphia
on February 20, 2011
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My son is turning 4 on March 16th and he is currently in preschool/daycare and I have goin back and forth with weather or not I should have him invite the kids in his ...
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- When my daughter was that age and in daycare, my hubs was away and I had very limited dough. I found out from the daycare which other kids had birthdays in that month...
- My son just turned 4 this month. We had a small Cars-themed party at home. We invited 3 of this friends from daycare (only 1 could make it, but it was his best buddy...
- It is pretty expensive to have a party out someplace (most were over $200). I was just checking since my pre-k son just turned 5 yesterday. Winter birthdays can be s...
Potty Training My 3 Year Old!
Asked by S.F. from Lima
on December 19, 2006
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I'm at my wits end! Today is my son's 3rd birthday and he still is not potty trained! He will pee all day long but when it comes down to doing his dirty business, he...
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- My son did not become poopy potty trained until he was well over 3 and half...he would poop in his pants every single day. I was sooo very thankful that the center he ...
- As a mother of a now 4 year old....i had the same problem with my son. We would make great progress on the potty...and then he'd back peddle. I had asked alot of peo...
- I have the same problem with my girl who turned 3 in September. We have tried bribes, rewards, I even bought a toy that she really wanted and set it up for her to get...
Kid Play Areas
Asked by T.J. from Portland
on January 5, 2009
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Hi Ladies-
I was wondering what other kid play areas there are in the Portland, Beaverton, or Hillsboro. And what do you like/ dislike about the ones out there?
I a...
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- Shute Park is great in Hillsboro in good weather.. there's also a place my friend told me about Pump It Up..full of plastic bouncy houses and stuff.. in Portland you h...
- A couple of other ideas: Oregon Gymnastics Academy (OGA)in Beaverton behind Pump It Up JR also has Open Play Hours where you can use the facility. The place is all...
- You should check out "Out Of This World!" It's a totally sweet place to play, great for any age AND parents love it too! They have 15,000 sq ft of indoor play area wit...
Choosing a Preschool?
Asked by L.L. from Los Angeles
on March 3, 2010
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My husband and I have toured a few preschools and are torn between which school we would like to send our son to. He prefers one, while I prefer another. I am curious ...
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- i would have your son tour both with you. that is what we did. i woud get feedback even though he is young , he may have an opinion that might help you in deciding. ma...
- The answers below are all good, but I looked for accreditation as well. The National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accredits preschools base...
- I am not sure where Corona is, so I will just let you know how I chose a preschool. I first check with Texas Departement of Protective Services to see if the school h...
Cups with Straws
Asked by J.☯. from Springfield
on April 15, 2012
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Does anyone know of a good cup with a straw for grade schoolers? I love the ones I've bought for myself, but they hold 16 oz. I have the Dora & Diego ones by Munchki...
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- I couldn't find a good straw cup so this is what I bought for my guy to transition from a sippy cup to when he turned 3 last week, the Playtex Coolster, I found them a...
- Turvis Tumblers!!! They have a lifetime warrenty and many designs to chose from! You can even personalize them on the website! Bed Bath and Beyond have a large selecti...
- We've gotten the metal thermos ones from Target and they've held up well. They do hold probably 16oz, but my kids drink that with no problem. I like them because they ...
Seeking Moms in the Northwest Suburbs...
Asked by A.L. from Chicago
on August 7, 2009
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Looking to meet up with other Moms. Busy working & raising the munchkin, relates to a small social circle. Hoping to find like Moms in my area for playdates.
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- Where are you close to? We're north, close to Wauconda. I have a 4 yr old girl and 1 yr old boy.
- Hi A., I am in South Barrington and have a 4 year old girl as well. I will send my email to you in a pm. ~Becky
- I live in Jefferson Park, Chicago which is like 7 minutes outside of Park Ridge. I have a baby, so he probably wouldn't be much company for your daughter, but I'd be ...
Need Help Putting Child in Her Own BED
Asked by D.C. from Honolulu
on March 20, 2008
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I need advise on putting my almost 4 year old daughter in her own bed. I know this is bad but my daughter has slept with me her entire life. I know I need to put her...
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- Have you tried putting a crib mattress or some other small mattress by the side of your bed. That way she can still see you and hear you but she isn't right there with...
- You didn't do a bad thing. I think co-sleeping is one of the best things to do for young children if you can swing it. I co-slept w/ my son till he was 2 and my daug...
- Put her to bed and sit with her until she falls asleep
Need Advice on Spacing Between Kids
Asked by M.B. from Atlanta
on January 13, 2008
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I am looking for a bit of advice on spacing my kids out. I have a 5 month old and my husband and I have been talking on getting pregnant again. I hear that having yo...
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- M., You should wait a little longer. Pregnancy is really hard on your body and depletes a lot of minerals. Give your body time to recuperate. The reccomended wa...
- I don't think anyone can give u the magic answer, just do what u think is best. My kids are 23 mths apart and there are pros and cons - it was really tough being preg...
- Hey! Of course all of this is up to you, but I would recommend waiting at least a year. Your body needs to FULLY recover in order to give baby #2 the best environmen...
