Registry & Gift Ideas: Older Child
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7 Year Old Soon Will Discover No Santa, What to Do About 3 Year Old?
Asked by C.F. from Indianapolis
on November 24, 2008
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My 7 year old has already called me out thinking I am the tooth fairy so I think Santa will be right down the road. I want to preserve Santa, etc...for my 3 year old w...
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- I see that you have already "said what happened", but I wanted to add my 2 cents worth (remember, you get what you pay for!!) I fully go along with the "what do you...
- My son stopped believing.. but I asked him if it was fun to believe.. he said YES. So I asked him not to tell others or else that would spoil it for them... also aske...
- My daughter was about 10 when she questioned about Santa. I told her to believe in the spirit of Christmas and let her younger brother believe as long as they can. T...
9 Year Old That Wants Too Much
Asked by I.A. from Brownsville
on May 22, 2008
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I have a 9 year old that says we don't give her everything. Since the age of 6 she has had her own cell phone, has been in kick-ball for the past 4 years, and is curre...
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- I have to agree with your husband, you are spoiling your daughter. I have one daughter who is 12 years old. She doesn't have a cell phone. Don't get me wrong, my daugh...
- I would say take it all away and make her earn it back then she will see just how much she has.
- Find a volunteer opportunity that will show her what it's like for people who don't have anything (Mobile Loaves and Fishes, etc). Find her books on poverty, show her...
Help with My 7 Year Old Daughter's Behavior
Asked by M.V. from Steubenville
on April 2, 2008
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My daughter is only 7 years old (will be 8 this summer) and she already has the attitude of a teenager. She is very mouthy and disrespectful all the time. She will a...
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- I haven't read the other responses but wanted to let you know you are not alone. I have a very mouthy, bossy 7 yo girl and a 5 yo boy. She goes to Catholic school an...
- to stop my 3& 5 year old girls from slamming doors I use the child proof door stopper that goes on top of the door so they caan't reach it or close it all the way. ma...
- I also have a 7 year old, and in talking with other moms this is what I have gathered. 1st...you are READY for the teen years, ha ha ha 2nd....this a phase and will g...
9 Year Old Step Daughter
Asked by R.W. from Dallas
on November 5, 2009
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I have a 9 year old step daughter. I have had a bit of a challenge with the discipline. She lives with her grandparents the other half of the time. They have no other ...
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- First of all, it's sounds like from the situation that this child needs a lot of love. It sounds like you are trying to give her that but keep it up. It is the most im...
- Here's how we handle irresponsibility with my daughter and nephew. At home, if you leave your things out (like dinner dishes just left on the table) that means you vol...
- I think you have already arrived at the best solution. Don't buy her expensive things. Some children (and some adults for that matter) don't take care of things. It's ...
Is It Ok to Go off of the Gift Registry?
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on April 13, 2011
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My friends wedding is coming up. She has registered at some pricey places. I'm looking at her registry and all that's left is big huge espensive stuff or a lot of lit...
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- Yes, buy what your heart desires.....I rarely purchase items from those registries. As a matter of fact, I have felt bamboozled and coerced by society into using them ...
- Your idea is great. Stick to your budget and if you give something that is useful and meaningful then I am sure they will appreciate it. I got several gifts that wer...
- YES!! Go off that registry sister! I have been married for 16 years, and I can't tell you who it was that gave us that toaster that broke 12 years ago (the one I loved...
Christmas Gifts for My 6 Year Old Daughter
Asked by L.M. from Dayton
on December 16, 2011
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I am having sooo much trouble finding stuff for my 6 year old daughter for Christmas. It seems like she always get the short end of the stick when it comes to gifts @...
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- I personally love http://www.dollclothessuperstore.com/mam.html for Barbies and doll clothes and you can get her a matching outfit. Not sure if they'll ship in time fo...
- There are beautiful dolls called my generation imitating american dolls for alot less money (I saw them at Target). There's a new Barbie Townhouse my 5 1/2 yo wants. T...
- My daughter likes and wants everything, so it is often difficult for her to narrow things down. I will give her a toy catalog or sit her in front of the computer on a...
New Mom and Baby Registry
Asked by L.J. from Cincinnati
on September 21, 2011
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I will be having my first child in December and I am attempting to create a baby registry. I thought this process would be easy and it's actually harder than I thought...
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- I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just get the necessities and don't fret over the small stuff. There are always gadgets that people will suggest and other peopl...
- people have said it but here it is in simple terms. Get a variety, wait till the last minute to make big purchases and SAVE receipts. Every baby is different. I boug...
- It would depend on your lifestyle, are you SAHM ? Are you planning on outing a lot, are you active? Are you planning on breastfeeding? Since you are in OH, you will mo...
6 Year Old Hurting Herself
Asked by T. from Tucson
on January 26, 2010
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I have a 6 year old daughter and i am at my wits end with dealing with her. I need help and i think she does too. She throws fit 5 to 7 times a week. She will throw he...
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- No, she needs some help. She can't possibly be the happiest she can be when she is so frustrated and upset and injuring herself. Even though she is very smart, she nee...
- Tantrums are normal enough, but injuring oneself during a tantrum is definitely not. You mention a few things about your daughter that suggest a possible sensory proce...
- Your daughter sounds like my friends little boy. He's now in the 1st grade and was just dignosed as high-functioning autistic. I would have your daughter evaluated a...
Gift for 7 Year Old Boy
Asked by V.H. from St. Louis
on January 18, 2008
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My friend lives out of town and her son will be turning 7 in a few weeks. I want to send him something for his birthday but am at a total loss! Does anyone know of s...
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- I got my nephew a board game called "Totally Gross" but he may have been a bit older. He's not very into reading or learning so this was a way to show him that it can...
- I have a 7-year old boy. He loves his Webkinz! He also likes anything dealing with Magic or science. What about tokens to Chuckie Cheese or a membership to somethin...
- My 7 year old son also loves legos. Usually the smaller sets he can do by himself. He also loves paper airplanes (Klutz has a good book), Webkinz, Wii video games (v...
Need Creative Disclipline Suggestions for a 10 Year Old
Asked by C.W. from Dallas
on September 4, 2008
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Hi. I have a request for all the creative Mommys out there.
I have a 10 year old son who is wonderful. He is a really good kid. We have one issue with him that w...
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- Ohh that is a tough one, but the first thing I want to say is that I disagree with using food as a punishment...seems like you are asking for food issues later on ya k...
- Hi C., I am a 4th grade teacher and a mom of 2 active boys. HOnestly, I feel like talking at school is something the teacher should handle and unless he interupts yo...
- First off, I love the Veggie Night idea! Sounds like your son will get more than the reccomended dose of veggies! :) Is there a chore he could do that he would normal...
