Teddy Bear: Child
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Do You "Mama Bear" for Your Nieces or Nephews?
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on August 10, 2011
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I am super protective of my kiddo's (8, 6, and 4). While I do let them learn lessons and teach them how to handle things, sometimes they need a parent to step in for t...
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- I don't have nieces and nephews. But, I do have extended family and believe that we have have to be aunts and uncles so that kids understand that they are part of a co...
- Yes, I would stick up for any family if it was appropriate. I am not sure though, if in this case it was appropriate. Maybe the full story isn't coming across in t...
- Absolutely... That said, if the person I paid to nanny my children took them to her relatives workplace to get scolded, then allowed said person impose discipline, ...
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...
Birthday Party for 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by S.E. from Chicago
on May 11, 2009
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Any great ideas for a 5 year old's birthday party? She has mentioned Pump It Up but I'm trying to avoid it, I think! Haven't decided if this will be a boy/girl party...
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- My 5 yo daughter just had a party. Here's what we did. 1. as the girls were arriving, they had their fingernails painted 2. they then decorated their goodie bags...
- There is a great place in downtown Roselle called Creative Arts Learning Studio. I've been to one of their parties - they are awesome. Both the boys and girls loved ...
- I was just telling my husband about an idea I had heard. Instead of having a cake already decorated, buy or make larger cupcakes and give each child a portion of frost...
First Birthday Party Theme
Asked by R.E. from Sacramento
on May 23, 2011
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I am looking for a first birthday party theme for my daughter. Some basic info: She is turning one in late July. I am renting picnic tables at a large local park. Ther...
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- Is there a particular cartoon that she likes more than others? If so, I would go with that. Otherwise, for summer I think ladybug themed stuff would be really cute f...
- I wouldnt go overboard either way. W/ my oldets we went CRAZY and spent sooo much money on decorations, they dont remember it. Im not saying not make it special, but r...
- For my first daughter we did the little teddy bear plates with the #! on them. My dad had this big sign made up that said "It's the BIG 1". It was really cute. We di...
6 Year Old with Sleep Issues
Asked by C.M. from Richmond
on June 9, 2008
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I have a 6 year old daughter that is petrified of the dark and of being alone. When I go to put her to sleep at night we say good night prayers and I sing to her and ...
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- I am a mother of four children. I was very consistent with my older child (12 years old now) and never let her sleep with me as a baby. It does not matter, as soon a...
- I would bring her to a store Target or Disney or even Walmart for her to pick out a cool girly night lamp just for her.DOes she have a nightlight? I found it to comfor...
- Hi C. ~ Is your daughter on medication for the acid reflux? I don't know anything about treating acid reflux in children, but do know that it can cause serious prob...
Ungrateful 5 Year Old
Asked by H.B. from Charlotte
on February 14, 2010
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The light of my 5 year old daughter's life is her grandfather. She absolutely loves him, which is why I was heartbroken by what she did. He bought her this beautiful...
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- I'm sorry that happened. I agree that you should talk to her about how she hurt grandpa's feelings. Also mention how sad you feel. Kids seem to respond when we say ...
- Well thank heavens she is only 5. You do still have time to turn this around. It is good that you are seeing the reality that you may have created this situation. I...
- the basic rule in our house is presents are for holidays and birthdays. yes there are special occasions, but not very often! she is old enough to do chores, hope you'r...
1St Birthday Theme Ideas
Asked by M.H. from Salt Lake City
on September 2, 2010
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So my daughter is turning 1 on November 30, and I would like to start planning her party. Yes, I know it's silly to plan this early, but seeing as how I am not very cr...
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- With my little men, I just decorated according to what they really liked. My oldest son's first birthday was a teddy bear theme. My second son's birthday was a puppy d...
- For my daughter's first, I went with flowers (green, yellow & white). We got balloons in those colors, and I already had white paper plates and forks, got some yellow...
- My oldest (and now my youngest) boy loved He-Man at that age--we had the old cartoons on DVD. I ordered vintage 1982 party hats, napkins, and I think plates from some...
Almost 6 Year Old Wants a Surprise Birthday Party
Asked by K.S. from Tampa
on July 15, 2009
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Well, it's that time of year again! My youngest will be turning 6 in August. This year she says she wants a Surprise party! :) Question is this...I haven't had a pa...
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- My daughter's 7th birthday party was a prince and princess theme. The children made their own crowns, played dress up - even the boys who made paper tube swords, and ...
- Think of what you would find at a carnival - Now scale it down. For examples: Bobbing for apples, floating ducks with #'s on the bottom that = gifts, you can rent ...
- Hi K., My oldest of three just turned 6 and she had a "going green" birthday party (her idea). We made her invitations out of paper towel rolls and recycled paper. W...
Ideas for 'Theme's for in Indoors Toddler Playgroup ?
Asked by M.M. from Fort Collins
on December 2, 2010
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Hi - 15 mom's and kids have just started a new playgroup at a Community Ctr. We have a great sized space but not a lot of money. The kid's are mostly 2-3.5yrs old. Hop...
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- You can do a fitness kind of day. Have a hopscotch mat down... they will love to hop around... get some balls and play catch, get a big blanket and do like the parachu...
- Do you remember back in the day when kindergarten was still fun & you had the little centers to go to? There was the block center, the cars & trucks center, the house ...
- You could have a camping theme one week and make smores, read books about camping, use flashlights for a jungle hunt (point the flashlight at animal pictures, sing cam...
Need Suggestions for Halloween Treats for a 1 1/2 Year Old and 6 Year Old
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on October 26, 2008
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Hi! I am making a special Halloween treat bag for my 15 year old nephew, 6 year niece and 1 1/2 year old niece. I can fill my nephews bag with candy and little gift c...
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- I am doing treat bags (no candy) for my DD MDO class of 2 and under. I am putting in the bags, small cans of play dough, halloween stickers, halloween stamps, Hallo...
- for the 1 1/2 year old you might do the Kellogs fruit snacks, I did this for my son for Easter and he loved it. They have Disney Princesses snacks. As for the 6 year o...
- You have been given a lot of good advice... I go the dollar tree, they have a lot of little items; get your 1 1/2 year old bubbles... bubbles bring so many smiles, wis...
