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Little Girl Who Loves Thomas the Tank Engine NOT Baby Dolls or Princesses
Asked by L.C. from Dallas
on July 9, 2009
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I need a little "Mommy Wisdom". Our daughter is two and a half and loves to read, play with stuffed animals, and adores Thomas the Tank Engine. She was introduced to...
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- My 2 year old daughter loves trains and cars. She plays with her kitchen and dolls too, but she really LOVES vehicles, especially fire trucks. They all develop differe...
- Your husband needs to find something else to worry about, IMHO. Maybe she'll be an engineer!
- You're on the right track. Let her love what she loves and don't worry about her not fitting in. Better that she follow her own heart/drummer. She may have more of a b...
Any Anger Management Techniques for 5 Year Old Boy?
Asked by M.L. from Los Angeles
on May 11, 2009
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My 5 year old can get SO angry! He then screams, seeths, crys, throws stuff and sometimes hits others. How can I help him? This morning he wanted to play on the com...
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- The only thing I can think of that I know would help is get him into a martial arts class. It will be his outlet and they will teach him how to control himself. Good l...
- No child is perfect, and the "tantrum" stage can actually last until 5-6 years old. They change a lot at this age juncture. Try the book "Your 5 Year Old" or, "Your 6...
- I am right there with you. My 5 year old can get crazy at times. Good luck
5 Year Old Attitude and Tantrums
Asked by S.P. from Omaha
on June 3, 2009
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I have a 5 year old daughter that is starting to really mouth off and talk back to my husband and I when she doesn't get her way. She has also started throwing temper ...
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- Hi S. -- Looks like some good advice. We have had a lot of luck with the Common Sense Parenting series/method, which you can get classes or a book through Boys Town P...
- I have a 5 1/2 yr old boy and a 7wk old daughter. We have been having some of the same problems with our 5yr old. We have contributed ours to the change in our lives...
- You have gotten some awesome responses to your question. I have written this before but I will say it again because I believe it to be true. Every child has there "c...
6 Year Old Son Throwing Tantrums
Asked by T. from Chattanooga
on March 26, 2008
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My son is 6 yrs old and very smart. When he gets in trouble he gets mad and then the cycle starts. For example, if I send him to his room, he will argue with me. He...
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- Kids need to see the light at the end of the tunnel. 2 weeks may be too long to take things away. Also, look at why he is acting up. Maybe he needs some extra one o...
- T....I sympathize with you and your 6 yr old son's tantrums. When my husband and I met his son was about 5 yrs old and was the master of tantrum throwing. Every sing...
- YOu could try a cool out time. I put My kids in a time out, where they cannot watch tv or play with any toys. When they get to a full thrown tantum, they are not allow...
Need Input on 5 Year Old's Behavior
Asked by J.L. from Houston
on January 18, 2009
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Our 5 year old son is very strong willed and I can appreciate that but he seems to be more defiant the older he gets. He will scream "NO" or whatever else at myself or...
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- hello J.,well first off let me say sorry you are going threw this with him.let me tell you girl my son is now 13 going on 30 lol.my problem started with him when he wa...
- omg i am in the same boat.i have a 4 1/2 yr old that doesnt want to listen. i was just told recently that she is not listening in school also. i took away 2 things she...
- I glanced at a few of the responses. Seeking attention because of a new baby is very possible. If it continues, or gets worse, you may really want to read The Explos...
Best Books for 5 Year Old
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on February 29, 2008
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I am going to get a few story books for my niece who is turning 5 and I need a few ideas. What are your 4-5 year olds' favorite books? I know she likes Click Clack Moo...
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- Elephant & Piggie books, by Mo Willems Knuffle Bunny, by Mo Willems Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, by Mo Willems The Napping House, Audrey Wood Owl Babies, M...
- My daughter is 5 and she likes the Skippy John Jones series. They are cute stories about a kitty who thinks he is a dog. Very funny! Of course anything about prices...
- I have 2 daughters 6 and 9. Our family favorites..... Duck on a Bike by David Shannon The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein The Dot by Peter H Reynolds Mous...
Toys for a 5 Year Old Boy
Asked by M.P. from Houston
on December 21, 2009
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This is a question for moms with of kids around 5 year old. What is right now the "hit" toy for them? I've been looking at BEN 10, Batman and Spiderman, not really sur...
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- My first suggestion is to talk to his parents and find out what he's REALLY into: does he want to be a train engineer, a firefighter, a chef, a mechanic, a cop, a figh...
- My son loves his Legos. If he likes to build things, he will love Legos. And if he loves Star Wars or Indiana Jones, they have those movied themed Legos too. I woul...
- My son and his friends are into the Leapster 2 game system. They are about $50 and the games range from $15-$24. There are a bunch on sale right now.
Train Toys?
Asked by J.V. from Chicago
on July 30, 2010
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I want to get my son a train set for xmas. Suggestions? I want something simple and solidly made. He will be 12 months, and my daughter will be close to 3.
I don'...
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- We have the Thomas train tracks and trains, but I got the Imaginarium table (MUCH cheaper) -and it works fine with the Thomas stuff. Both of my kids have really been i...
- We have the Imaginarium ones as well, and our kids love them. They're well-made and have stood up to 3 years of use, easy to replace, and much less expensive than Tho...
- Imaginaruim all the way! The table comes with everything you need, the track, table, trains, little men, etc. Toys R Us has them on sale often. http://www.toysrus....
Pop Culture of the 5 Year Old
Asked by J.K. from Chicago
on June 17, 2010
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I have a nearly 5 year old with Aspergers. He is VERY naive and innocent, and I feel it's time to introduce him to the pop culture of 5 year olds so he will fit in be...
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- Just wanted to add that, my son LOVES Geo trax trains, they are really cool and they come with little people that actually go inside of the trains and they are pretty ...
- We don't have cable, so there are many pop culture things my son doesn't know about, although he's only 3 so the social aspect of fitting in isn't as much of an issue....
- Dinasour Train is awesome for a 5 year old. Both my kids love that show. My 5 year old also has a DS game that he plays about an hour a day. He also loves the scoo...
I'm at Lost with How to Discipline My 5 Year Old Son
Asked by A.B. from New York
on October 16, 2008
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I am looking for any advice from a mom who is having a tough time getting through to a five year old boy. My son is 5 and started kindergarten in Sept. He has alread...
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- Hi A., My first instinct would be to ask his doctor for any screenings that would rule out ADHD or OOD etc. I have a great pediatric neurologist in Rockland County...
- I was reading your request and it sounded all too familiar because I am in the same boat. I also have a 5 year old boy who started Kindergarten this September. He ha...
- Mom, Your son is reacting, which means he wants attention. question is Why. well your profile says both you and your husband work full time, and in addition you...
