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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...
Ideas for Keeping a 4 Year Old on the Couch After Surgery?
Asked by J.B. from Philadelphia
on June 28, 2011
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My 4-year old son is having surgery on his foot next week. For it to heal properly, he'll be in a cast for 6 weeks. For the first 3 weeks, he is not supposed to put ...
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- If relying heavily on the tv is what works, I'd do it. These are certainly circumstances that warrant bending the regular rules. Same for video games, if he has a...
- Im with theresa! Tv and candy!
- Buy him some new books to look at, board games, a handheld video game to play with and just give into the TV!! Get him some new movies so he won't get too bored. The a...
Clingy 4 Year Old
Asked by K.S. from San Francisco
on October 8, 2009
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Hi Moms! I was hoping I could get a little advice. I have a 4 year old who has suddenly (within the last couple of months) become extrememly clingy to me. She has a...
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- It's the second half of your post that you got it...she WILL grow out of it! Give it time. My six year old still has moments where she clings to me. I let her, hug her...
- Hello K., I have to say I feel for your 9 year old daughter. She shouldn't have the responsibility of making sure her younger sister gets to sleep, etc. Does your 4...
- Hi K., Interesting responses... I just wanted to add that our son, who is normally a pretty sensitive little snuggler ( I don't consider him clingy) went through a st...
4 Year Old Boy with Bad Behavior
Asked by P.S. from Houston
on December 1, 2009
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My son has recently started acting out in pre-k. When I ask him why he is being bad he says the voices inside him tell him too. Is he just trying to divert the blame o...
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- I agree with the other posts about him sounding like a gifted kid. However the factcheck says voices are telling him to it, is concerning and worth having him seen by ...
- You sound like you are describing my son when he was that age, I even looked to see your location because it sounded so similar to his pre-k. He's 7 and in 2nd grade ...
- Your son may be gifted. I had similar prblems with my son. When he was in pre K, and he was supposed to be in "circle time" or when the teacher wuld be readin a story,...
Winter Vacation with 2 and 4 Year Old
Asked by B.B. from Chicago
on October 21, 2011
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Hi, We want to get away to a warm destination with a 2 and 4 year old. What has been your favorite vacation with the kids this age to somewhere warm? Thanks!!! PS W...
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- The Seychelles. (maybe give us a bit more info on your budget, how far you could travel, how long you want to go, etc.)
- We're doing Pheonix this year - it apparently has a TON of kids stuff and an amazing children's museum. We've done San Diego and FL as well (Disney) didn't much ...
- We are fortunate, my parents have a place in FL we go there every spring. It is great my hubby and I get some "us" time as my mom takes my son. This year she will take...
My 3 Year Old Does Not like Preschool
Asked by L.B. from Los Angeles
on July 22, 2008
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We started our little girl at a lovely sweet little neighborhood preschool in April, just 2 days a week 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. We thought it was perfect for her and s...
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- We did something a little unique I wanted to share. My husband has been in school the whole 8 yrs we've been married so far, so we've always been on a tight budget. ...
- Hi L. - Yes! I took my daughter out of a preschool that she started at around age 3. She went there for maybe 2-3 months tops and I felt she was too little. She ...
- Trust your gut instinct. You know better than anyone else what is good for your child. Play time is not that hard to come by and your little one will be just fine. ...
Disney with a 3 Year Old
Asked by T.T. from Chicago
on February 17, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone has gone to Disney with a three year old that no longer rides in a stroller? We are thinking of going, but not sure if he is old enough...
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- I think 3 is a good age for a child to enjoy Disney. I took my son to Disneyland when he was 3 and Disneyworld when he was 5. He had a ball both times. However, I woul...
- We have gone with our kids 3 times in the last 5-6 years, and there isn't a bad age for Disney!! It is great, but go prepared. I highly recommend the book, The Unof...
- I worked at Disney so this is my personal opinion based on the families I saw on a daily basis. I would not recommend going to Disney until a child is older. I think...
January Birthday Party for 4 Year Old
Asked by D.P. from Minneapolis
on November 18, 2011
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Looking for ideas. I wanted to keep it small with maybe 3 or 4 friends. I had some ideas but the more I think about it they may not work. I was going to rent a room...
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- Just Jump - Fun and wears them out! Here is what their website says: Club Just Jump! is Minnesota's largest, most fun, indoor inflatable party center. We offer 14...
- I, too, am looking at a January party for a 4 year old (4 at the end of december). But my problem isn't ideas, it's ones that i can afford with our guest list! I will ...
- Just a thought for maybe less expensive - do you have a YMCA local to where you live? We have one about 12 miles away ( next bigger town) and they will rent out their...
Anyone Know of a 3 or 4 Bedroom Single Family House to Rent
Asked by K.L. from Minneapolis
on December 29, 2008
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My husband and I are waiting a few years before buying house, and just wondering if anyone knows of a house (not town home) that is for rent? we need 3 or 4 bedrooms w...
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- We have a gorgeous 4 bedroom house that we are trying to sell bought but thought about renting it out. But we would need about $2000 a month for rent. It is in a great...
- there is a house in chaska down the street from us but I think the guy want 1600 a month, He might be willing to work with you because it has been empty for awhile. Le...
- Try craigslist.com and think about looking in the suburbs. We moved north of Lindstrom to purchase a house. We got a 4 year old home for the same price as a dilipida...
Potty Training a Very Stubborn 3 Year Old Boy (3Rd Child)
Asked by C.M. from Houston
on November 4, 2008
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Hi Moms,
First of let me say that this not my first time potty training. My first son was hard, but at least peed on the potty. My second, a girl was so much easier ...
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- My third child, a boy about to turn 4, just recently started using the potty. I finally had to just realize that each kid gets there at their own pace and that he was ...
- I followed the advice of a mom of twin boys and went "cold turkey". I told him that he was a big boy now and it was time for underpants. Diapers were for night time ...
- After reading some of the respones...I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one with a non-potty-trained 3 year old! I'm in the same boat as well. I have read that y...
