Preschooler: Water Toys
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4 Year Old Playing with Toys
Asked by K.H. from Naples
on May 14, 2010
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Our almost 4 year old son doesn't have much interest in playing on his own anymore. He used to independently play with all his toys...cars, trucks, blocks, leggos and...
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- My four year old is the same way in the house. If he is outside he goes and plays all by himself but in the house he's bored out of his mind. We tell him to take puz...
- Can youy rotate his toys? Maybe put some away that he is bored with, giving him access to toys he hasn't played with much recently? Then in a week or two swap the to...
- When my son was that age, he loved toys like the word whammer by leap frog that goes on your fridge, his My first leap pad, electronic globe from leap pad for younger ...
Birthday Gift Idea for 4 Year Old Boy
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on March 12, 2011
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Hi,
I know you can't tell me what my son would like, because you don't know him, but I would love to have some ideas.....
What did you get your 4 year old boys ?...
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- I would get him Playmobil toys, they have something for every ones likes, princes, dragons, zoo, school, jobs, etc.
- Razor Scooter Sponge Bob Toys Transformers Remote Control Race Car or Helicopter Hot Wheels Cars and Track Star Wars Light Saber Star Wars Action Figures and Spa...
- Anything Thomas the Tank Engine related. My son is obsessed! He also likes anything he can build, so he loves legos.
How to Enrich My 3 Year Old's "Home Time"
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on July 31, 2010
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Hi Moms - I've been a SAHM/WAHM for the last 3 years. Just this year we started part time daycare, which is going very well. My son is learning a lot and becoming more...
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- You're right doing outside stuff early, right after breakfast. But you can do a sprinkler or kiddie pool in the afternoon when it's hot. Just bring out a bottle of wat...
- You don't have to "do" anything but your normal everyday life. Kids (that age anyway) learn more from following us around, doing laundry, cleaning the kitchen than in...
- Read, play with play doh, paint (water colors are not that messy), build with blocks, do puzzles, and read some more! If you want to sing songs with him, but you're n...
Backyard Birthday Party Ideas (4 Year Old)
Asked by B.A. from New York
on July 9, 2009
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I am planning a party for my daughter's 4th Birthday in August. I want do do something on the easy side since I will be in my last trimester with our second child. I w...
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- B., I think all yoru ideas are right on. I have found that kids usually need to be dragged from playing in the water, they love it. If you put kids together they us...
- Hi! Big blow up balls (99Cent store); hula hoops; bubbles!!!! Also, kid's tattoos and music - Have a wonderful time - oh - and definitely would get the extra pool.....
- we hired a clown/balloonist, just a thought. works for inside or out
Best Preschool Field Day Activities
Asked by J.K. from Cleveland
on May 25, 2011
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Hello! I offered to coordinate some outdoor activities for my son's preschool class. I have a list of some games already, but I wanted to ask the expert moms out the...
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- Well what is on the list you do have already? So we don't repeat ourselves..... Treasure hunt?
- wiffle (sp?) ball throw, race to the "line", my favorite from field day was shoe kick (everyone takes 1 shoe and kicks it as far as they can), tug of war
- My favorite field day activity was the shoe kick! I think a bunch of 4 year old could probably do it! Line every body up, have them loosen one shoe and then kick it ...
3 Year Old Will Not Take a Bath
Asked by K.M. from New York
on June 28, 2008
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anyone else having issues with three year that will not take bath or a shower....
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- Perhaps it's the water the child is afraid of... Have you tired taking a bath with the child? Fill your bath tub to the proper hight of water and temp for the child, ...
- When either of my girls (4 & 10) gave me any bit of trouble about taking a bath or shower, I have them throw on their bathing suit & there's never another bit of argui...
- Dear K., There are a lot of 'tub' activities...soap based paintfor finger painting, crayons etc. They are a lot of fun for kids...keeps them occupied in the tub fo...
4-Year-old Terrified of pool.....what Can We Do ????
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on June 24, 2011
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We do have a pool at home and last year our youngest was super happy to go in and learn how to swim, even without the floaties.
A couple of months ago he was in the...
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- Be very aware of your reactions and don't make a big deal. Encourage but don't force. You can have conversations about being safe, and doing things even when you're ...
- The first thing kids are taught at swim lessons at our local pool is to sit on the steps and blow bubbles by putting their mouths in then water. Are there pools or po...
- Don't force him. He has to be ready at his own pace. That may mean he inches toward the pool at a snail's pace and dips his fingers in for a while. He may end up wi...
4 Year Old Hates Getting Face Wet in Swimming Class
Asked by M.J. from Chicago
on December 3, 2009
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We've enrolled my 4 yr old in swim lessons before, and all was dandy until she had to get her face wet! She cried like a banshee the rest of the time. Needless to say,...
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- I agree with my fellow poster about the goggles. My daughter also refused to put her face in the water until we got child sized goggles. I got mine at Kiefers Swim S...
- Hi- You should try swim goggles. Both of my children were the same way. My daughter spent an entire year in the beginning swim class because she wouldn't put her ...
- Have you used any diving toys?....toys that sink to the bottom. They have all sorts...fish, marine mammals, cartoon like figures etc. You might need to look online o...
Need Ideas for Party Favors
Asked by J.S. from Santa Fe
on May 4, 2009
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My son is turning 3 in a few weeks (!!!) and we're having his birthday party at the swimming pool with all his little friends. We want to have little gifts for his fr...
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- If you do beach balls or floatie type things, bring a sharpie to write the names on them !
- Our cousin just had a party for her daughter. They had 3 books for the children to choose from. The got two small pieces of candy, a book, and they craft they made. ...
- I would imagine that it is ok to have beach balls and floatie inner tube type pool toys. They sell those and other "summer" themed items at the dollar stores (I like D...
Turner falls/Arbuckle Vacation
Asked by R.K. from Dallas
on July 27, 2007
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We're doing our vacation in nearby Turner Falls/Arbuckle area this year - I've been there, but its been several years, and my 4 year old has never been. What should w...
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- We went up there for a day trip on Thursday. I would bring some floats - where we were the river wasn't deep at all, but there were a lot of kids with floats. I woul...
- We took a trip to that area in June. We also went to the Arbuckle Wilderness. Just FYI, it is very run down and in disrepair. It's pricey and the walk through area ...
- I'm so glad you wrote about this! I haven't been to Turner Falls in years. I hope you have a great time. :)
