Sports Theme: Older Child
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Sports
Asked by N.D. from Clarksville
on January 11, 2008
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My son is 4 and I want to get him involved in sports but he's at that age where he's still not old enough to do any yet. Any ideas would be great!!
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- My son began ice skating at Centennial in Nashville a few months before his fourth birthday. He is playing ice hockey and LOVES it. I would suggest whatever sport your...
- Soccer usually is a good sport to start kids out in and it usually starts as young as 3.
- Unless they have changed their policy recently, AYSO has soccer teams for 4-year-olds. Keep in mind that all 4-year-olds are not created equal. My 4th child was born...
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...
9 Year Old Daughter Maturing Too Soon
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on June 29, 2009
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I have a beautiful 9 year old daughter maturing quickly. No, she has not started her period, but she is developing in all the other areas. Her pediatrician says it i...
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- J., If you will Google - girls developing early - or some other way of phrasing it, you will find many articles on this subject. It seems this is not unusual these ...
- Nowadays girls are developing a lot sooner than we did. I remember starting in the fifth grade, and so did most of my friends. I believe I just turned 10. But now t...
- I totally agree with most of all the others. My coworkers daughter and my niece have started their periods at the age of 10. Most kids start budding at the tender ag...
Birthday Gift for 6 Year Old Boy
Asked by G.G. from Chicago
on August 18, 2009
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We were invited to a birthday party for a 6 year old boy and I am clueless as to what to get him for a gift. Can you give me any advice that would be maybe under $40?...
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- Big Tonka Dump Truck. That was one of my sons favorite toys when he was growing up. He would spend hours outside with his dump truck filling it with dirt or sand mov...
- Most kids don't want books or clothes for their birthday. They want a toy. Just go to the boy aisle at Walmart and pick anything. They love it all...Bakugan, Lego, ...
- Anything Legos is a hit. We also have some of those Lego racers. My 7 year old is always wanting to add to his collection. Hot Wheel playsets are cool too. Also, n...
9 Year Old with No or Very Few Friends
Asked by K.N. from Phoenix
on December 6, 2007
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I have a 9 year old that has no or very few friends. He is very intelligent, and he has ADHD. I took him for his intake with the counselor, and they said he is gifted ...
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- I was always told growing up it isn't the quantity of friends it is the quality. Church youth Groups or sunday school classes are a great place for kids to meet othe...
- K., I feel for your son. My daughter was an outcast and has never gotten over it. Kids are so mean sometimes. Invite another outcast to the party. It will mak...
- I have a 19 year old with ADD and a 16 year old with ADHD. The 16 year old was diagnosed with ADHD in kindergarten. We took the child to a neurologist and had extens...
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...
Wii Games for 6 Year Old
Asked by M.M. from St. Louis
on May 11, 2009
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Hello Mamas! My son will be turning 6 years old. We are planning to get him a Wii game for his birthday. Right now all we have is the sports package that came with ...
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- Playground is great- easy for younger kids to play and it's a ton of different games, all in one. Mario Kart or Neighborhood Games are both good as well. Some younger...
- We have a Wii Fit and love it. My friend's 4 year old son loves the Wii Fit, it has so much that kids can do. Another friend of mine's son has asked his mom for one ...
- I have 3 6 year olds. Their favorite game is Wii Playground followed by Bowling (not the one that comes with it, but just bowling). Good luck! I'm sure he will enjoy...
Halloween Theme
Asked by L.G. from Kansas City
on September 19, 2008
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Traditionally, I have my kids dress up for Halloween surrounding a certain theme. I have three little ones and we've done The Wizard of Oz and Vampires with a baby ba...
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- You could try the Adams family. It would be cute!
- I used to do that too, L.:-) One year, we did a dog theme (Clifford and Blue) and another year Monsters, Inc. (Sully and Mike) although those were expensive costumes ...
- Good Morning L., How about one of these for a theme, Cowboys, Hobo's, Zoo Parade, Dragon Tails, Clown Circus, Cheer leaders, Your little guy could carry a megaphone. N...
Birthday Party at Home for 9 Year Old?
Asked by R.L. from New York
on October 19, 2007
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I have never hosted a "kid" party. I am considering hosting a (BBQ or pizza) party at my home but am not sure about entertainment, games and I am nervous about having ...
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- Hi R., I LOVE to have my sons birthday parties at home. I have pretty much used a great web site to help plan and that is www.birthdaypartideas.com. If you pick a ...
- Hey R., We have 4 kids and have come up w/an almost standard b-day party. Pizza is the VERY EASIEST. Have the pizza shop cut each pie into 16 pieces because they don't...
- Having a party at home takes A LOT OF WORK! I've done it for years as well as going out someplace. It is a lot easier to go somewhere else where all the entertainmen...
