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Movie for a 5 Year Old
Asked by C.G. from Atlanta
on January 20, 2009
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My 5 year old daughter and I both love dogs. I was thinking about taking her to either Marley and Me or Hotel for Dogs. Can anyone say if they're appropriate for a 5...
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- I would take a 5 year old to "Hotel For Dogs" but not "Marley and Me". It's a weeper and although some people say it's "so family friendly", I think older children may...
- Hi, I saw Marley and Me and it's a great movie, but the end is very sad. Not sure if I would take someone that young cause you may be explaining later what happened a...
- Even though Marley and Me is a great movie, it has a very sad ending that will either really upset her or she won't understand. I don't want to ruin it on here for an...
Gift Ideas for a 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by S.S. from Sioux Falls
on July 23, 2008
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Two weeks ago my family moved to a new state. We have only had a chance to meet a couple of our neighbors. One of which invited us to her 5 year old daughter's birthd...
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- I know when my cousins daughter was 5 she really liked arts and craft things. There are a lot of different ideas at target even like by the card and party section. the...
- summer pool toys like slip and slide, chalk, beach towel, gift cards to McDonalds, DQ, etc...pajamas, hair stuff (my daughter loves that hairspray that has sparkles in...
- I would ask the parents what their daughter's interests are. She could be a tomboy, she could like to dress up like a princess, who knows?? When in doubt, a gift ce...
My 5 Year Old Has Excema
Asked by A.G. from Wichita
on February 19, 2008
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My 5 year old daughter has excema. When she was an infant, it was so bad that she has scratches all over her face. She was reffered to a determatologist. He gave me so...
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- A., I feel for you and your little one, my little girl is 5 now and we have fought this for years!! It got to the point she had a big bald spot on her head I was so sc...
- My neighbors child have horrible excema and I finally convinced her to go to Children's Mercy and see a determatolist and within a few weeks of seeing the doctor she h...
- Two things A....my daughter had that all her life....I took her to Children's hospital..they helped her...they said they make newer things constantly..at the time they...
Help with a Sad 6 Year Old.
Asked by D.A. from Utica
on October 11, 2009
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I really need some advice. My 6 year old daughter is very sad. I have tried a lot of different things to make her happy including spending one on one time, new kitte...
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- I wouldn't pull her out of therapy, but I agree with the others, maybe find a new tharapist. Also 2 books I recommend for you to read. Awakening From Grief by John E....
- Wow, you sure have a lot to deal with. I am so sorry for you loss and all that your family is dealing with. As for your daughter, she sounds like my son (who has no...
- Hi D., I agree with the other poster about possible trying a new therapist. I also would go further to say can you find more a group therapy for her. I remember whe...
6 Year Old and Pagents...
Asked by M.W. from Nashville
on February 11, 2011
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My 6 year old's babysitter was watching that show Toddlers and Tiarras with her... Now she wants to do a pagent. I don't know that I really want to encourage her. I ha...
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- Personally, I wouldn't allow my daughter to do it. I don't judge others for doing it, but it is not my cup of tea. And I don't want my daughter to think that she has...
- we live in sumner county and they have one at the county fair every year. you must live in sumner county to be in it though. i know that macon county have some that ...
- why dont you take her to a pagent as a spectator not a contestant and let her talk to the other girls and see it all for herself and go from there. You can start with...
Argument with 5 Year Old ... Need Reassurance.
Asked by J.G. from Springfield
on September 1, 2011
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So, the high temperature today is supposed to be at least 100. My 5 year old does not like to wear shorts ... at all. He and I argued so much this morning. He almos...
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- That's not a battle I would choose, personally. He is not going to die wearing clothes that are not appropriate for hot weather. They're just clothes. In the scheme...
- Oh don't worry about it, he must have forgot abbott this just after 5 mins. R elax and chill, m sure you are a great mom, and thats why you are so conserned. And you...
- I'm sure once he started chatting with his friends he forgot *all* about it. Don't let this ruin YOUR day! I'm like your son though. I HATE shorts. I've alwas be...
Convincing 5 Year Old to Wipe Own Bum
Asked by K.J. from Boston
on June 30, 2008
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Ok here is sort of a personal question but I need to ask. My 5 year old is going to kindergarten in the fall and up until now we've wiped her bum after she has pooped...
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- My son just turned 5 and just started wiping himself because I just refused to continue doing it for him. I just let him sit there, and he'd yell and cry for me to do ...
- my five year old loves the moist wipes. although i wish she would use fewer of them. As long as you bath her daily just refuse to do it for her... she must stay there ...
- Nothing is too personal between mothers. I think it is great we all talk openly about pooping. In response to your question, I can remember dealing with this. I tol...
5 Year Old Needs Sleep!
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on April 10, 2008
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I have a 5 year old son who is UP with the chickens every day! He is in bed by 8 or 8:30 every night. By that time at night he is TIRED and definitely is not going t...
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- Does he act tired during the day and seems to need more sleep? If not, maybe he is just one of those kids that don't need the extra hours and you gotta get used to it...
- Hi D., You can thank your lucky stars that you have a child that does not mind getting up early (to me that's not early though). I assume by his age he will start s...
- Hi D., This is how much my son sleeps too for the most part. Every child is different. I have two boys and one seems t need a little more sleep than the other, but bo...
5 Year Old Making Me Crazy. Is This Normal?
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on April 12, 2008
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I'm really having a hard time with my 5 year old. I know a lot of it has to do with me, because I'm so stretched thin right now. My husband works ALL the time and I h...
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- What works for me is while I am doing laundry or just doing what have to do after getting out of work I have my 5 yr old where I could get her into another project, I ...
- C., you have received a lot of good advice on how to get your five year old to play or help you so he can be with you and scheduling family time with the kids and with...
- Hello C., I feel for you. Part of is normal... he wants to be whichever room you're in. see what he can 'help' you with. I know your time is very short. does he lik...
Need Help Getting My 6 Year Old to Take Care of Herself and Her Belongings
Asked by J.A. from Boston
on July 28, 2008
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I am having difficulty getting my 6 year old to take care of herself and her belongings. I constantly find her things (shoes, toys, clothes) all over the house and sh...
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- I have a 7.5 year old son who had the same problem. Here's what I did. If it wasn't put away, it taken taken and put in a trash bag - I didn't care what it was - sho...
- J., keep taking deep breaths and count to 10, it's going to be a long ride! Or not. My daughter is/was the same. She came into my life at 5 1/2yrs and the biggest job ...
- Hi J., I really need to know how to have my 9 year old pick up after himself. Is there any way you could let me know after you get your responses. That'd be great! If ...
