Tween: Little Tikes
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Being Harassed by CPS Because My 10 Year Old Has a Normal Hygiene Problem
Asked by K.V. from San Diego
on November 5, 2010
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As a parent of a ten year old boy, I've done my research over the last few years as my son has gotten closer to puberty; Both through the web and through family member...
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- I would do what it takes to get your house cleaned up and de-cluttered, introduce deodorant to your son and insist on clean clothes daily, and put the pets outside or ...
- Laurie A. is spot on. I've got friends who are lawyers who work with CPS, and they'll stop visiting once the problems are solved. You need to make some major life chan...
- Well, I think CPS probably came to your house because of the mention of a pipe. Honestly, if they have time to make visits because a 10 year old boy appears dirty on o...
Play Kitchen for 2 Toddlers
Asked by E.G. from Pittsburgh
on March 12, 2011
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I told my daughter that once she was potty trained that I would get her a kitchen. So now she's been using the potty successfully - only one accident last week (yeah!...
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- I like the step 2 grand walk-in kitchen. I like the little tikes gourmet prep n serve kitchen, they used to sell it with a grill that was attached but not sure if that...
- We have step 2 kitchen that I got when my daughter was 3 she is now almost 6, it has held up wonderfully. Step 2 is a great company, however I sort of wish I had gott...
- Little tykes makes great stuff, you should look at yard sales you can usually find one at at least one for 30$ or less.
I Just Wanted to Roll over and Punch Him...
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on April 19, 2011
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I need to vent. In doing so I have to pose a question... Yesterday was my first day back flying solo with my boys(I had surgery a week ago monday). My oldest wanted ...
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- Hope you heal soon! I had a c-section with some complications almost 2 months ago and I still have to take it easy or I really regret it the next day. He should be m...
- Hey Libby, Hang in there. I'll give you my take on this, while my husband is geeking out over NOVA. (I love him for this.) Guys are kind of dumb when it comes t...
- Cut yourself some slack – I think you may be expecting way too much from yourself, and because you are trying to be superwoman, your husband expects way too much fro...
Need Advice from Other Moms of Teen Girls
Asked by R.N. from Houston
on January 10, 2010
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My 13 year old just became interested in boys this school year. She is in the 7th grade and really never had ANY romantic interest until this year, and it seems like ...
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- I don't have any teen girls (yet--but I'll hsve three eventually!), but I think at 13 and with a boyfriend, it's probably time for the talk about how boys can pressure...
- Wow! This is scary stuff you all are writing about. I'm afraid for my 13 month old. By the time she is 5 I will have to start talking with her about all these things i...
- Ok Rebecca. I am a tell it like it is kind of woman. Do your daughter a favor and Yes explain to her about her romantic emotions. Just as you question her world, sh...
Rainbow Swing Set or Costco/Sam's/Toysrus/Menard's
Asked by V.N. from Chicago
on February 26, 2011
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We are looking for a swingset for our 2 1/2 year old and I am pregnant due in May.
My question is we would want this to last for at least 5 -7 years. Do you have e...
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- Don't buy the little tikes wood set. It fades and needs resealed like all the woooden ones. I bought the little tikes endless adventures and hubby left it when we move...
- Loveofcats just scared me because I just built one that I want to last more than 3 years, ah. Some of the time the less expensive ones are flimsy, I checked a lot of ...
- We got a free (used) Rainbow last summer. It was 13 years old. Hubby had to replace a few boards due to insect/animal damage, but the thing is solid. It is giant one,...
Seeking Advice on Camcorders for 10 Yr Old.
Asked by M.M. from Lansing
on December 1, 2008
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My 10 yr old has asked for a camcorder for Christmas. I'm not sure If I want to get him this for Christmas or not. I was wondering if anyone can recommended a cheap ...
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- I just got the Flip Camera and I love it. It plugs right into a USB port so there are no tapes to buy. I wish I had got it last year instead of my camcorder because ...
- Hi i was just looking and there is an all terain one from little tikes that is made to withstand like dropping and what not. not sure if there are other ones like that...
- M., Your husband could ask his co-workers if they have a camcorder they no longer use and would be willing to part with for some sort of payment. Good luck. -C..
Safe Flashlight for Bedtime?
Asked by S.M. from Columbus
on October 4, 2010
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My son is almost 3 years old and suddenly afraid of the dark. We put a nightlight in his room, and it's made bedtime a lot easier. But since the weather got colder &...
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- Ikea (if you live around one) has a nigt light buddy. they are rechargeable (Mine went almost 6 months with out needing charged) completely cool to the touch and not s...
- Now that everyone has halloween stuff on sale, I'd look around for glow-in-the-dark socks. Then his feet have light, and socks to help keep them warm.
- Glow Worm he can cuddle with. Althought I don't think it stays lit all night http://www.amazon.com/Hasbro-06777-Playskool-Lullaby-Gloworm/dp/B00196VBGG/ref=pd_sim_t_4...
Toddler Bed Vs. Twin Bed
Asked by A.P. from Dallas
on July 21, 2007
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My little guy is out growing his crib and is excited about the big boy bed. My question to moms is: toddler bed vs. regular bed? How quickly do they outgrow the tod...
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- We used the toddler bed to start with but honestly I think a twin bed would of been just as good. You can find beds that are lower to the ground if that is an issue. T...
- I let my son pick out his Thomas theme (after all it is his room), but i do understand about not pushing the character stuff too far. That is why I got the Thomas she...
- I will give you my two cents for what it is worth...If you go to a toddler bed and thena twin bed and then a full size bed in the next couple of years - you are spendi...
1St Birthday
Asked by A.K. from New York
on June 19, 2007
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Hi Moms!
My daughter's 1st birthday party is coming up and I'm in need of some clever ideas for the party favors for all the kiddies. Ages will ranges from 1 year ...
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- how about buckets of sidewalk chalk? you can pick up big buckets of them at the Rag Shop for about $1 each and kids love it! plus it washes away so you dont have to wo...
- oh heck, I'd just run to party city and grab some goody bags and fill them with a variety of things, but have different age groups for different colored bags. like a ...
- I usually stick to party favors that relate to the theme of the party and or one of my child's favorite things (Pez dispensers, bubbles, kick ball, candy necklace, etc...
Metal Swingset
Asked by K.B. from Chicago
on May 15, 2008
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I am looking to buy a metal swing set for my two boys (1yr & 6months) I looked at kmart and toys r us. The reviews online at toysrus are really bad. They all said th...
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- In my opinion metal swing sets are junk. The reviews are correct. The are not stable, they rust, etc.. I have a 20 month old and a 3 year old and just recently purchas...
- Before buying a metal set I would check into a wooden sets. Ours is 18 years old and still looks great. We did have to replace the rocket rider last year. I know this ...
- We just put up our metal swingset a few weekends ago and OMG, what a pain it was! I think my neighbors all got an earful from my husband while he was doing this and my...
