Summer Childcare: Water Toys
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Not So Great Summer So Far.
Asked by R. from San Antonio
on June 17, 2009
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Okay, we have had a pretty rough start to summer so far (stay in hospital followed by stomach virus, etc). So now everyone seems healthy (knock on wood) but I have no ...
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- Hi R.- I also have a 7, 5, and nearly 2 year old. We have a daily scheduled that we have been trying to follow since summer started. Some of these things may not ...
- You have had a rough start to the summer, but there is plenty of time to have fun. First of all put together a "summer bag". This should include a sun hat for each...
- I look for board games on clearance. My kids and I play board games on their age level and have since they were about 4. We have lots of fun, and the kids love it so m...
What to Do with My Twin 12 Yr. Old Boys All Summer?
Asked by K.O. from San Francisco
on March 23, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Do you have any suggestions on how to keep busy with my tweens this summer? Camps are generally too expensive or too young. I certainly don't want them i...
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- have you heard of geocaching? they have a website www.geocaching.com you will need a gps, but it is a blast. i also found a site a long time a go that had to do with ...
- K., Maybe they can do some volunteer work. How about the SPCA or Animal Care and Control if they like animals, or helping out with senior citizens? Also, some day c...
- You could also check your local rec department to see if they have day camps. Maybe they could even work at one helping the younger kids if that is something that int...
Birthday Ideas for 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by H.O. from Lincoln
on May 21, 2009
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I would LOVE some help with birthday ideas for my almost 5 year old little girl. I've been asked for gift ideas and I'm really at a loss for ideas to give them. My ...
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- If she likes to draw, I have seen commercials for color explosion 3d chalk with 3d glasses. That looks pretty cool and could be a fun inexpensive gift. [or just regula...
- What about gardening items? Seeds, gloves, pot, shovel, watering can, etc.
- how about a slip and slide or a fun sprinkler? new beach towels, sand toys, flip flops etc are always a hit with my girls. they also have new 3-d chalk, cool sidewal...
Activities for Multiple Toddlers of Varying Ages
Asked by K.B. from Phoenix
on June 28, 2010
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Hi!
I am an extremely busy SAHM of 16-month-old boy/girl twins & a son who turned 3 today! My problem is I live in Phoenix, AZ & now that the summer is here we have...
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- My daughter turned 4 today!! What a great day!! I would suggest kiddy pools with water toys, sidewalk chalk, and make your own toy icecubes (take any tupperware cont...
- I recently joined a mommy group & it has been the best thing for me. My son is only 4 months old so it's more for me now but soon he'll recognize what's happening & ha...
- I understand completely how you feel..I have 4 yr, 2 yr and 11mo old ..It is tough trying to keep them engaged especially when they are on different levels and there i...
Seeking Stepmom Advice
Asked by T.V. from St. Louis
on April 28, 2008
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I have recently become the full-time mother to my 4 year old step-son. His mother just moved out of the area with her fiance and has only called 2 times since she lef...
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- I am not the stepmom but have felt that same way with my own children. What helped us in the AM was to have things ready the night before, clothes, breakfast things- ...
- T., I can totally relate and you are not crazy. My husband had full custody of his 2 boys and their Mom moved to Seattle. I have been step-mom since they were in gr...
- T., I am not a stepmother. But I feel you because I go through this in my daycare everyday. I have always sought to treat my own children exactly the same as th...
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...
How to Cope with "Everybody Else Gets" When It's TRUE!
Asked by L.C. from New York
on June 15, 2009
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My 10- and 13-year-old children attend a small parochial school and most of the families there are pretty much middle-class. Both complain that everyone else in their...
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- My brother and I often used the "but so and so has x" with our parents and their responsewas the same as yours, "that's other families". My children are 8yo, 2yo and I...
- I love Allison's post. Teach your kids the true value of their money by making them take responsibility for managing their own money. That is a lesson that will pay ...
- Stick to your guns! You are responcible for how you raise your kids. Too many people live beyond their means, on credit, etc...That's why we are in the financial mess ...
16Mth Old Scared of Water
Asked by B.B. from Jacksonville
on May 5, 2008
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I have a 16mth old that is scared to death of the pool. If she sees you in a bathing suit she runs inside the house and hides. I have tried everything I can think of t...
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- I have a 14 month old baby girl who also loved the pool last summer. She used to love the bath tub too but 4 days ago she decided she hates the tub and tries to climb...
- When she fell in the pool she must have had a traumatic experience, if you try to push her to liking the pool before she's ready it might be worse. Just have patience...
- Don't push her. She needs time away from the pool to adjust to her feelings. Don't ask her or expect her to even touch the water and let her decide if she goes anywher...
Advise for 7 Year Old B-day Party!!
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on May 29, 2008
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I am having my daughters B-day party at the house this year. We've always done them at places so this is the first time at the house! I thought we would set up "stati...
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- Sounds fun but becareful about the split that can cause clicks try to keep everyone together
- I think your idea sounds great! They will love it, and they are used to 'centers' at school. When my daughter was 7 we did a camping theme, and it was my favorite pa...
- At the end of the evening, pop in a DVD. ... You have enough stuff... maybe put on some music while they are working the stations.
Birthday Gift Idea for 5 Yr Old Boy
Asked by R.G. from Milwaukee
on July 3, 2008
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Hello, my best friend's son is turning 5 and I am at a loss as to what to get him. He loves trucks, but has seriously 30+ of them so I don't want to add to that. I a...
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- R., Books are always great no matter what age. When I was pregnant with my first, someone threw me a "Library shower" with all the favorite books from their childh...
- Hi, R.! I have TEN nephews of various ages, so I'm used to shopping for boys! =) The three that are in the 4-6 range love "I Spy" books, "Moon Sand" which is li...
- Get some books on trucks! Try Usborne Books, http://www.ubah.com/g2687 - they have tons of them, and kids love 'em. They are educational, too, which moms love. Or, ...
