Trying for a Boy or a Girl: Child, Puppets
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Keeping a 5 Year Old Busy
Asked by M.E. from Rapid City
on April 10, 2007
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I have a 5 year old son who is always exporing. He seems to get into every thing. Some of the stuff he does even suprises me. I am wondering if there are any things I ...
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- I hear your request LOUD and CLEAR! :) I am constantly redirecting. May I suggest gymnastics? It is working in our house. Also some physical activity time helps. We tr...
- Hi M.! I have LOTS of grandkids who sound just like your little one. LOL! I subscribe to an email letter from HomeSchool Free Stuff. They have lots of FREE kits for a...
- My four-year-old and I "write" a story every night. She dictates; I scribe. It's so funny. She usually ends up retelling fairy tales, but she puts her own twists on...
Gift Ideas for a 5 Year Old Girl
Asked by J.C. from Detroit
on July 11, 2008
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We are going to a birthday party next week and I have no idea what to get the birthday girl. She will be turning 5. Do any of you have any good gift ideas? My daughter...
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- I like gift certs for art class, things like jump ropes and hula hoopes, or toys with gears that have lots of cause and effects. The Museum of Modern Art (MOMA)has som...
- Hi~ Didn't read your other responses, but my daughters can't get enough of polly pockets and barbies. Also, a Webkins stuffed animal may be a good idea, or things li...
- I really believe 5 year olds love princess stuff. I know my niece loves anything that has to do with any disney princess. A good book along with it is great for this a...
5 Year Old Needs Glasses!
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on February 14, 2008
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Ok - our 5 year old (in Pre K)- told us at Monster Jam "he needed glasses but did not want them- they are ugly"- he had some trouble coloring in lines etc.- so ...
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- Yes, I have amblyopia in one eye. I'm 65, and effectively have only one eye. My folks used an eye patch on me when I was in first grade, but I hated it so they weren't...
- I have four children and my two oldest children were diagnosed with the same problem. Your child's case is VERY mild, by the way. Both my son and daughter wear g...
- You have gotten so many great responses. I will try to keep mine short. My son has the same problem. When he was four we went to the Optometrist and he prescribed g...
5 Year Old Daughter Wants to Be a Baby Again
Asked by C.A. from Detroit
on March 7, 2011
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In the last few months, my 5 1/2 yr old daughter (who has been potty trained since she was 3) has been taking pullups from her daycare and putting them on and peeing i...
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- she's 5.5 years old. Have you tried talking with her... just stream of thought, and seeing what she says, why and how come? She said she wishes she was a baby so she ...
- I think it will pass. My oldest son went through a time where he missed being 2 which was soon after his brother was born. I upped the attention I was giving him a...
- Di has given you such good advice. Talk to her, get her side of it, and find out how SHE might want to solve the problem. There's a fabulous book that can help you wit...
Daddy's Girl??
Asked by J.D. from Chicago
on February 26, 2008
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My 4 month old daughter will NOT sit with my husband. Every time he tries to hold her she starts crying and fussing, sometimes almost immediately. He wants to hold her...
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- J., Hang in there! I have four daughters, and my second daughter was the exact same way! From her birth she completely preferred me over my husband. Since she had a...
- It's possibly that daddy's just not comfortable holding her yet. Babies can sense that kind of tension or nervousness. It may be hard, but you could just leave them al...
- J., Mom of six here, ages 13 to 3 and I was a private nanny for 5 years. If Dad is a good Dad and you trust him, start leaving the house for short bursts of time. ...
Daughter Keeps Saying That She's Scared...
Asked by L. from Dallas
on August 8, 2007
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My 2 yr. old daughter keeps telling us that she is scared of things. Sometimes, it seems like she is just startled by something, like when one of our cats runs around...
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- my daughter is doing the same thing right now (she's three) - from shadows, to the dark, and pictures in books - i think its normal and hopefully just a phase :)
- I noticed my son does weird stuff like that now. Things that never bothered him before (lawn mower sounds, thunderstorms - which are common fears I know) are very frig...
- My almost three year old when through the 2 year old paranoia stage. :) The blinds in her room turned in to a monster, the sweet little bunny outside was somewhere i...
Panicing About Christmas Time Already.
Asked by T.B. from San Francisco
on October 20, 2009
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I'm trying to think of presents for my 3 year old son. I'm glad he's not at an age of Wei's or Guitar Hero's just yet. My husband has been unemployed for about 6 mon...
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- Girl, I have soooooo been there and mine are 16 and 20. First, keep in mind that now is the time to start stressing the true meaning of Christmas to your son. Whethe...
- I just wanted to add that I recently found that Ross has a toy section- and the toys are pretty cheap. My friends two sons love Spiderman, and I found some Spiderman ...
- Sacred Heart is located on Alma Avenue/South First Street. I do not know thier phone number. You can phone them as they do alot for children at Christmas. They also ...
Advice on Expanding an Intraverted Child
Asked by H.K. from Omaha
on February 10, 2008
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I am looking for advice on helping my 5 year old daughter who is very shy. She attends preK and has a 3 year old sister. As long as she doesn't have to be verbal, sh...
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- H., it sounds to me like you are insecure about her not being like you! If she opens up and plays with children she knows, that's great! Let her go at her own pace a...
- Check out some books or ECFE classes on emotional intelligence. People are generally born either introverted or extroverted and although you can't really change yours...
- I was introverted as a child, and both of my parents were very introverted as well - the biggest advise I can give from that is to make sure you have adult relationshi...
How to Raise a 2 Yr Old Child (Girl)?
Asked by M.T. from Los Angeles
on September 9, 2010
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Am seeking for a good advice on how to properly raise my 2 yrs old baby girl, as she is growing old she is so demanding and my aunt always give in to her every demand....
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- Stop feeding her sweets and starchy foods. Also, a whole grain vegetarian diet, leaning towards vegan would evoke a better mood. Feed her chamomile and peppermint ...
- I'm a firm believer in spankings! she's at the age where she is trying to challenge your authority and to see how far she can push you. i would continue with the littl...
- OK, I understand your frustrations as a Mom of a screaming child- it is very hard to deal with these children. The few things I observe with my daughter- is she is sc...
How Do I Keep Children Quiet During Church Services?
Asked by D.A. from Utica
on April 27, 2008
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How do I keep a 5 year old and 4 year old quiet during church, there is no crying room and I really would like them to attend but they play off each other and I am not...
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- My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Give this a try, sit up front, closer to the priest and sit in between them.
- In My Faith we take turns watching the kids, Perhaps you could do that in your faith aswell. If not you could try visiting mine. Bahai Faith ###-###-#### 959...
- Interestingly enough, the priest at my church told me to sit closer to the front with the kids and they will be quieter. He said that when you sit in the back they don...
