Train or Thomas the Tank Engine: Child
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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...
Flying with a 5 and 6 Year Old
Asked by J.K. from Sacramento
on July 18, 2010
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Hi Mamas!
We are taking a long flight (5 hours) with our 6 year old daughter and 5 year old son soon. Our daughter will probably be content to color and draw the enti...
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- We took our kids on trips to England every year, so this old hat for me. :) Mad Libs are fun, but may be difficult for him, since he probably doesn't know the diff...
- I took my 6 and 4 year old on a plan just last week a 14 hour flight, we played cards and did letter games, example like a, they would each think of a word that starte...
- I think you are making it harder on yourself by not allowing electronic toys or movies. At this age these are two activites which pleases them. It's not like they can ...
Ideas for 5 Year Old Boy Birthday Party
Asked by M.L. from Washington DC
on March 21, 2009
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Does anyone have any great ideas for a birthday party for a 5 year old boy?? I don't want to spend a lot of money but I'm not sure I want a lot of kids in my home. He'...
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- Absolutely head to a park, with a shelter as back-up, in case the weather turns bad. Lots of running room, and if you find one with a wooden train-shaped climbing area...
- Depending on where you live, how about inquiring at a local fire dept for a tour...We have a Fire Museum here in Baltimore and for a donation, they host birthday parti...
- You can have the party at a park to keep the mess out of your home and the cost is 0. A good idea is to only invite the number of kids as to the child's age (so up to...
Birthday Theme Ideas
Asked by B.R. from San Antonio
on March 23, 2009
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My sister and I throw one big birthday party for our kids. My sons birthday is only 1 week away from her daughters. So for the family and friends we just do one party....
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- Since it's in the summer, you have several unisex options. Water is always a fave when it's hot. My bro & I are exactly 1 yr apart, summer bday's and had water/swim p...
- What about a fun in the sun party? You can rent a public pool or just have slip in slids in a backyard with little pools set up. The kids can be dressed in bathing s...
- I agree with the other poster that you may want to be clear on her intentions- is she politely saying she doesn't want to do them together? We have 4 b-days all within...
Birthday Party Cake- Thomas the Train
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on August 18, 2009
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Hello, MY son will be three in October and he is really into Thomas the Train, i was wondering if anyone knows of someone that can make cakes in shapes? maybe in a tra...
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- HA! 9 years ago I actually made a three dimensional Thomas cake for my son's birthday and i'm NOT a professional.If you bake at all, they are not that hard to do. you ...
- Have you looked at Kroger? My friend got an amazing pirate cake there - noone at the party could believe Kroger made it. It was not expensive at all either. Good luck!
- Hi M., My son is turning 2 in Oct, and we are having a Thomas and Friends party, and I am planning on getting a cake from Sams. Good luck!
Birthday Gift for a 5 Year Old
Asked by K.K. from Reading
on August 8, 2008
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Here's a strange request for you. My 5 year old son has been invited to a birthday party for one of his friends who is turning 5. The boys play together every couple...
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- K., My suggestion would be to try to get something from Veggie Tales having to do with the "Pirates Who Don't Do Anything." They have a "Pirates Who Don't Do Anyth...
- Hi K., Hey--if you don't get responses for a specific book--don't forget about the possibility of getting him a gift card--maybe to Barnes & Noble or Borders? My son...
- I also agree with Kim about the Magic Treehouse series of books. One that I'm reading with my 8 yo is about pirates. I also like the dress up outfit idea. What abou...
Travel Without My 5 Year Old
Asked by T.S. from Los Angeles
on May 6, 2008
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Hi Moms!
I've never had this situation before so I need some input.
My oldest daughter is getting married in Italy (yay!) and we are not taking the kids. (yay ag...
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- I think leaving him little surprises is a GREAT idea! Someone said, "...sometimes kids can see right through that..." something about 'buying him off'.... HUH?! HE'S ...
- The little gifts are good but maybe more of a count down theme. Like open one every night before bed or first thing when he wakes up. Who will he be staying with? Some...
- If it was me I wouldn't leave my kids, but since you decided too, you can make it an adventure for him too, who ever is going to be watching him, get with this person...
Interesting Birthday Party for 6 Year Old
Asked by E.L. from Albany
on June 17, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I was wondering if any of you have some good ideas for my daughter's 6th birthday party. Her birthday is in early October and we want to invite everyon...
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- Get in touch with your local pumpkin/harvest farms. They may be able to work something out with you. You may have to do the party on a Friday or Sunday evening, but ...
- October is a wonderful month for seasonal out-doors events. What about pumpkin or apple picking? Going to a farm or a cider-mill? Hay rides? The opportunities are lim...
- my daughters b day is in oct too. We did one year in early Oct. or late Sept. a hay ride in the Watchung Reservation in NJ... it was a lot of fun.. some farms do this...
Ideas for a 6-Year-old Boy Birthday Party
Asked by L.W. from Alexandria
on May 13, 2009
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I am trying to find a birthday party idea for my son who will be turning 6 this summer. He is not really into any characters. He in into being outside and active! I...
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- If you live near a river, or mountains or similar area, have a picnic party. I did that for my kids for years - sandwiches, chips, juice and cupcakes decorated nicely...
- You could do like a Safari theme party. Not exactly "hunting", but I bet he would love it! (My son will also be six in the fall and we're doing a "zoo" theme)
- Hi L., Kids parties are so much fun. Have you thought about doing it at the park? Some parks, at in the Oklahoma City area, now have water features. Everyone can go...
5 Year Old Constantly Talks Back to Her Parents and Teachers
Asked by M.F. from Sacramento
on January 25, 2012
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I am a live in girlfriend that is in relationship with my boyfriend and his 5 year old daughter in hopes of creating a family and someday marriage. We have his daughte...
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- A five year old that wold rather play than learn is not unusual. I'd keep that in mind. I also would not punish her for something she did at school. I'd ask the teache...
- It sounds like you're really really trying to do right by this little girl and I commend you for that. You must also really love your boyfriend. I have a 5-year-old my...
- She's just barely five and she's trying to figure out her place in two different households. It's tough on her. She's probably looking for boundaries. When my g...
