Squirt Guns: Preschooler
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Wondering What Other Moms Think
Asked by C.V. from Grand Rapids
on February 28, 2008
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Hi Moms,
My 4 has started pretending to shoot everything. He tells me that he "died me". I don't know if it is because he started preschool this year and the other ...
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- I disagree with the phrase its a boy thing. our children will inevitably pick things up from daycare, school, freinds. We cant shield them from that but we can educate...
- I'm going to disagree with the other Moms. My almost 6yr old son does NOT do this and has never done it. We do not allow guns of any kind in the house not even...
- Hi C., It's a boy thing. Both of mine did that at around that age. Don't make too big a deal out of it, my boys adore their grandfather who is a Marine and avid hunte...
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...
Curious - Toy Guns in Your Home
Asked by J.G. from San Antonio
on November 1, 2010
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Whether you're pro-gun or anti-gun in your home ..... what about squirt guns and bubble guns and cap guns? I am curious if the anti-gun mamas out there allow or do n...
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- We call ours a "squirter" and "bubbler." Very anti-gun here.
- I think that squirt guns are ok..mainly because toy guns are everywhere for boys and as long as they learn the difference between pretend and reality then their playin...
- I am anti-gun and no, no type of guns in my house. I have a girl and our pre-school discourages any kind of violent play (guns, knifes, swords...) so it really hasn't ...
Any Birthday Ideas for a 4 Year Old's Costume Party?!
Asked by M.L. from Portland
on April 2, 2009
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Hello ladies! I have seen so much creativity and wisdom on this board, so I'm hoping if others brainstorm with me - I will be able to pull off a nice birthday party f...
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- www.birthdaypartyideas.com This website has tons of great ideas for parties. It's the first place I go to start planning for my kids. Have fun!
- I loved it when my kids were young enough to do fun parties.LOL Costume parties are so much fun. If you have costumes around your house put everything in a big box a...
- They are only 4 so go easy on yourself. Less structure is better at this age. Just play some typical old-fashioned party games and give SIMPLE goody bags to take home....
What to Get a 3 Year Old Boy for Birthday Besides a Bike or Thomas the Train Set
Asked by H.K. from Gainesville
on March 21, 2012
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are there any new toys out that your little toddler just loved? We have his birthday coming up on the 31 of this month. He has too much thomas the tank stuff, but that...
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- Duplos Lego Matchbox cars &/or Hot Wheels tracks Large construction equipment Dinosaurs Puzzles about his favorite things (no more than 15 or so pieces) If he l...
- Duplo Legos Wooden blocks Matchbox cars (they go good with the blocks -- we build our own tracks!)
- When my son was 3 he loved puzzles, books, hot wheels, and playing basketball.
Guns
Asked by E.A. from Los Angeles
on January 25, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I have an issue that I'm not sure how to handle. My husband & I don't allow our boys to play with toy guns or watch violent TV shows. We believe it's not saf...
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- I do play therapy with kids of all ages and children will create guns out of anything, sooner or later... their fingers, a pencil, etc. I am extremely opposed to guns...
- Hi E., I only read the last couple responses, but sounds like my first thought when I read your email is similar to the others. Here is my 2 cents. I have two boys and...
- It is difficult not to be judgemental about this kind of play. I have three boys too and just assumed that of course no gun play was a good idea. I highly recommend tw...
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
Playing Guns
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on March 11, 2008
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hey mommas!
i am hoping to find helpful books and/ or advice on gun play. my son is nearly 5 and is very into playing guns/lasers/fighting. i know this stage is norma...
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- Guns! Hot topic these days for sure. Our son, 3.5 yrs, is really into the idea of good vs. evil right now. We have two play hunting rifles and he's encouraged to us...
- We recently bought pop guns (I really have no idea why!!) and the kids have been instructed they are not allowed to "shoot" at people. Only pillows, the wall, etc. The...
- My 4 year old likes to run around going bang bang also. Its normal ithink the trick is to understand if they know what they are doing. Does the child have a grasp of w...
Violence in Preschooler
Asked by E.W. from Rochester
on May 14, 2009
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My 5 year old son, Noah, is obsessed with guns. He's very kind and caring to animals, bugs, his family. He doesn't have any behavioral issues in school or at home (d...
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- Hi E., I would take him to talk to someone. Maybe they could explain it better to him and give him a better understanding of guns. I would look into it. Good Luck! :)
- Dear E., My son was also obsessed with guns, and the military, for as long as I can remember - about age 2. I tease that he did not cry when he was born, but made the...
- I agree with what others have said--you need to sit down with your son and explain the ramifications of using a gun. Get someone who he respects (a police officer et...
