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I Have Had It with My 5 Year Old!!
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on September 4, 2010
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If you guys read my post regarding my defiant 5 year old, then you know all about the tip of the iceberg.
The straw that broke the camels back: she just intentiona...
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- I have 6 and 5 yr old girls and I was just crying last week to my mom about the same thing. I love my children but sometimes I just dont like them. My girls also are n...
- Hi youve had a lot of helpfull advice but would still like to offer my 2 cents:) look into Love and Logic ( foster cline) see if you can get books by him from the li...
- Hi, Not many suggestions but I have to hope that this is an age thing because my 5 year old girl is absolutely beastly as well. She figures out what buttons to push fo...
Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on March 22, 2009
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My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one f...
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- I would go for a delayed gratification avenue. Tell him he has to wait until he is seven (or eight) to have that toy. Then I would suggest the Wii and make it a fami...
- You've received a lot of great advice and insight herre. You also seem to have a strong instinct that this isn't a good idea for him right now. Don't succumb to the ...
- Here is my thoughts and experience. My son has been growing up with his peers around him having these types of games from a young age. I'd say around 5 and 6 is when t...
Birthday Party for 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by S.E. from Chicago
on May 11, 2009
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Any great ideas for a 5 year old's birthday party? She has mentioned Pump It Up but I'm trying to avoid it, I think! Haven't decided if this will be a boy/girl party...
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- My 5 yo daughter just had a party. Here's what we did. 1. as the girls were arriving, they had their fingernails painted 2. they then decorated their goodie bags...
- There is a great place in downtown Roselle called Creative Arts Learning Studio. I've been to one of their parties - they are awesome. Both the boys and girls loved ...
- I was just telling my husband about an idea I had heard. Instead of having a cake already decorated, buy or make larger cupcakes and give each child a portion of frost...
Keeping a 5 Year Old Busy
Asked by M.E. from Rapid City
on April 10, 2007
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I have a 5 year old son who is always exporing. He seems to get into every thing. Some of the stuff he does even suprises me. I am wondering if there are any things I ...
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- I hear your request LOUD and CLEAR! :) I am constantly redirecting. May I suggest gymnastics? It is working in our house. Also some physical activity time helps. We tr...
- Hi M.! I have LOTS of grandkids who sound just like your little one. LOL! I subscribe to an email letter from HomeSchool Free Stuff. They have lots of FREE kits for a...
- My four-year-old and I "write" a story every night. She dictates; I scribe. It's so funny. She usually ends up retelling fairy tales, but she puts her own twists on...
Flying with a 5 and 6 Year Old
Asked by J.K. from Sacramento
on July 18, 2010
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Hi Mamas!
We are taking a long flight (5 hours) with our 6 year old daughter and 5 year old son soon. Our daughter will probably be content to color and draw the enti...
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- We took our kids on trips to England every year, so this old hat for me. :) Mad Libs are fun, but may be difficult for him, since he probably doesn't know the diff...
- I took my 6 and 4 year old on a plan just last week a 14 hour flight, we played cards and did letter games, example like a, they would each think of a word that starte...
- I think you are making it harder on yourself by not allowing electronic toys or movies. At this age these are two activites which pleases them. It's not like they can ...
Party Bus for 6 Year Old
Asked by A.G. from Chicago
on April 20, 2012
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Seeking help, looking for a party bus to rent for by 6 year old granddaughter birthday in August?
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- http://www.junglebus.com/ I've seen it driving around on occasion. Looks like fun. Mostly gymnastics activities inside, but there might be other things in there I'm...
- Most of the limo companies in Chicago will also have a party bus.... when I had my graduation we ended up with a Hummer Limo because the party bus was too expensive, b...
- HUH--a party bus for a 6 year old? Why do Americans insist on rushing our children through life's experiences??? Clearly, you are looking at too many episodes of H...
5 Year Old Refuses to Poop in the Potty Despite Efforts made...HELP PLEASE!
Asked by A.S. from Killeen
on April 13, 2010
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My son is 5 years old and going on 6 this September. He has had constipation problems since he was about 2 and we have given him Miralax as a prevention and suppositor...
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- In answer to your question of going from negative feedback to positive, just remember to not show any emotion even when you feel like screaming. Our son was potty tra...
- I am sorry you are going through this, but let me tell you I have been there! My now 10 year old son has constipation and pooping issues. What we did that was the tu...
- He might be afraid of the toilet and falling in. I would suggest a baby bjorn toilet seat that goes on top of toilet. Hang in there!
How Do I Tell My 5 Year Old We Are Moving Out of State?
Asked by D.W. from Washington DC
on February 9, 2008
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My husband has recently accepted a job in another state. My 5 year old will finish the school year and then we will move. We have tried to get him excited about gett...
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- The same situation happened to me once. I really didn't want to move. We moved from WI to TN. I got depressed. Then God told me I should not get so attached. He w...
- I just made this type of move myself 3 years ago. It's not easy to tell your child but sooner the better so he can prepare. We just talked about how supportive we wo...
- Wow! When I read this, it sounded like my life almost 17 years ago. I will never forget when my husband came to me and asked me about the possibility of moving to an...
Ideas for 5-Year-old Christmas
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on December 1, 2008
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I am at a loss for gift ideas for my daughter. I know what she loves ... Hannah Montana, High School Musical, make up, purses, kitties (don't want one in the house ju...
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- Littlest pet shop toys are fun and inexpensive. My little pony, polly pocket and barbies. There is so much girly stuff out there! There is a cute toy online at toys...
- I love the little beads/jewels(as shown in the movie,"gameplan" that the little girl used to fancy up the football) that girls use to design pretty much anything. I us...
- Webkinz are one of the hot toys of the year. They are a stuffed animal that comes with a code and your child can play games and take care of their pet online. The onli...
Disneyland with 1 and 5 Year Old
Asked by E.F. from Los Angeles
on May 17, 2010
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So going to attempt the parks with both girls in June, Disneyland and CA Adv for the first time with kids. Doing 3 days, 3 nights, so 1 year old can still nap during ...
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- We just did this, but we are local to the area, so no hotels. When she was 18 months she did eventually fall asleep in the stroller, we just gave it a long walk and ...
- Get Fast Passes !!!! No or only little waiting in line..... http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/guest-services/fast-pass/ So worth it !!!!!!!
- Just wanted to add 1 thing to the advice you already have: I was there last week with preschooler and baby and the staff was very accomodating about the lines. For ex...
