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What to Get a 17 Month Old?
Asked by K.E. from Kansas City
on December 3, 2008
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Good Morning Moms!! I am at a loss at what to get my niece/god daughter for Christmas. Her parents have everything that I have thought of. I was thinking maybe a learn...
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- Try US Toy. They have tons of educational things. Something about shape sorting or color matching might be good. US toy is located at 435 and state line right behin...
- When a child already has "everything," books are a great gift. Most children that age love to look at the pictures and have a grown-up or older child read to them. M...
- HI! It is hard knowing what to get little ones especially when they have a lot. One toy I have seen recently that both my 14 month and 3 ear old LOVED was the Meliss...
Creative Ways for a 4 Year Old "Horse" Theme Party
Asked by J.K. from Los Angeles
on December 1, 2010
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Hi to everyone.
My DD's birthday party is coming up and she's really into horses. For some reason I've saved some large boxes and the packing material (mostly paper a...
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- You could do the whole Cowgirl theme and include the horse. Have some trail mix instead of chips. The cake could have horses on them or you could do cupcakes w/ hors...
- Great ideas! I am a little bit from you but do horse birthday parties reasonably www.shamrocktranch.com I also know of a gal who has a mini she does parties at you...
- I think the coral idea is really cute! My sister did a horse theme for my niece in April. She dressed her up like a cowgirl, had a horse cake and hired a lady to do po...
Pretend Play Suggestions
Asked by E.B. from Philadelphia
on August 3, 2010
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Hi Mamas!
My son is turning 2 next week. I’ve noticed very recently that he’s starting to engage in some “pretend play.” Most notably he likes to “feed...
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- At that age, my son really liked the pretend food/groceries. Also, I agree with the Little People toys.
- I got my sons a kitchen and they loved it! Also they sell huge bins of plastic "food". Melissa and Doug have some awesome sets where you make a birthday cake, pizza,...
- dress up clothes (dr. set at toysrus.com) for $19.99, play dishes, the elmo's restaurant, play horses/dinosaurs, etc. There's so much out there! I love this age!
1St Birthday Gift
Asked by J.J. from Altoona
on September 3, 2009
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Hello! I am in need of some affordable birthday gift ideas for our nephew who will soon be 1. He has twin sisters that recently turned 3 & they have pretty much every ...
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- You already got some great ideas, but one I didn't see was a magazine subscription. My guys got one for their second birthday, but it's never too early. They love (a...
- I have a friend whose grandparents gave him a share of Disney stock every year for Christmas and birthday. He cashed them in when he went to college and had a good bi...
- Tickets to the zoo? Tickets to the aquarium? At his age, he might get in free, but the rest of the family won't.
Please Share Your Child's FAVORITE Toy That Keeps Them Very Content and Occupied
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on October 8, 2011
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unassissted or even movie. Please share what the toy is and how old your child is. Everything we have is getting old. I am composing wish lists for their birthdays and...
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- My daughter loved the shopping cart I got her at age 4. Somewhat later, I started buying American girl dolls (THAT'S a dreaded word/phrase) and she is 17 -- still dis...
- My 7 year old son loves kin'ects, spy gear (target), legos and trick flicks (target - tiny skateboards and ramps). My almost 2 year old daughter loves horses, baby dol...
- My 6 year old loves his doodle board. (the one where you write and then slide the thing and it erases). It saves a lot of paper and we can take it anywhere. He love...
Chores for a 5 Year Old
Asked by C.A. from Milwaukee
on June 25, 2012
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I want to teach my son that you need to earn some things that you get. What kind of chores have you guys given to your 5 year old to do and how much $ did you give th...
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- He is 5. Per his age and ability, he can do certain things. But with a young child, do NOT expect him to do it like you would, as an Adult. My son is 5. He can, ...
- S.H. gives great advice re types of chores kids can do at this age. I would just add that it can be a slippery slope. Once you start paying kids to do chores they ca...
- We don't do chores for money around here. We tell our kids it's just part of being a family. My guy is six, but has had chores since he was three. At five he was cl...
Need Book Suggestions
Asked by S.W. from Dallas
on January 27, 2009
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I need to buy two gifts for two children that have absolutely everything. I need an actual small gift, not a gift card or donation to a charity. I'm thinking maybe a...
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- My 6 year old absolutely loves the Magic Treehouse also! Books on tape are great for both ages, or best, a book with an audio to go along with it. I wish I had a spec...
- I ditto the Fancy Nancy or Pinkalicious for a 6 yr old girl! My daughter loves them!! Also, Stellaluna or If You Give a Pig a Party are good ones. For a 3 yr old...
- art supplies are consumable, so you can't have too many
Is My Three-Year-Old's Behavior Normal?
Asked by M.D. from San Francisco
on February 11, 2011
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So, I'll preface this my saying that he's my first child, so I'm not sure if what I'm dealing with is normal or not. MY son is 3 years and 8 months old. Everything u...
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- Sounds just like my daughter. I read once that the half birthdays is when behavior changes happen. Also I've had TONS of parents tell me that the "trying threes" are a...
- As a parent with a child with autism, I don't see anything in your description that points to "autism spectrum." He sounds pretty typical to me -- maybe the adjustmen...
- Totally normal. I don't have anything to add to the advice that is already posted - all good stuff. When my boys were little, I had heard so much about the "terrible...
Help W/ Techniques on Teaching How to Tie Shoes!!
Asked by A.B. from Greensboro
on November 16, 2008
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Hi, I want to ask you wonderful women if I am jumping the gun or behind the pack on teaching my 4 yr. old son how to tie his shoes. He does go to daycare 3 days a week...
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- if you want my advice..let your 4 yr old be a 4 yr old..maybe i have always done wrong in this case..cause i have 5 children and none of my kids could tie their shoes ...
- Tying shoes is one of the skills he will be evalutated on in K. Many preschools ask for velcro shoes on kids as they are easier for the children and teachers, however...
- I think your kid's teacher is silly. I didn't learn how to tie shoes until I was in the first grade. My daughter is not old enough to tie shoes yet, so I can't comme...
Autism
Asked by E.M. from Texarkana
on November 24, 2008
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Does anyone deal with Autism? My son was just diagnosed as Autistic in September and I am trying to find others who have been there who can give me some advice. I am g...
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- I do not have an autistic child, but as a child development professional I deal with autistic children. There are a lot of resources federal, state, and local that you...
- I don't live in TX, but our public school has very good programs for special needs. You may have moms right in your sons class that could offer great support. Many m...
- welcome to this wonderful world of autism. We have been living it for 12 years now. Your greatest person to trun to is the ot thrapthist for things to do. For us Se...
