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Question About 5 Year Old and t.v.
Asked by O.L. from San Diego
on December 28, 2010
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Hi Ladies!
Just wondering if anyone else out there has a 4 or 5 year old child who often seems bored at home? Regardless of how many toys and activities he has here...
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- My daughter got to watch Sesame Street for one hour many days, but there were days of no TV at all. And we got rid of the TV when she was 8. She was creative with her ...
- I have a bored box for this. i have both my kids list things they can do when they aren't bored and we make cards. I write the words & they draw a picture. my daughter...
- My son isn't your son's age, but I've worked with kids for a while and have some ideas and observations which might help. It sounds like your son is old enough to h...
6 Year Old Terrified to Go Upstairs
Asked by S.B. from Houston
on May 11, 2008
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My 6 year old son sleeps on the floor by my bed every night. He is too scared to even GO upstairs alone and ABSOLUTELY won't go in his room without escort even in bro...
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- Without reading your replies. When I was turning 7 we moved to a new house and new town. I can remember laying in bed terrified. My new room was down a long, narr...
- I agree with seeking Christian counseling. I had a neighbor when I was a child who was cruel to me and it happened in an upstairs home. I kept having nightmares as a...
- S., #1 Try a baby monitor. Tell your son that if he needs anything to just call for you and you will come. You will need to respond to every call for a while and...
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...
Ever Bought Yourself a Toy for Kids?
Asked by C.L. from Minneapolis
on January 12, 2012
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My 12-year-old son is really into Legos. As you may have seen, Lego has come out with kits aimed at girls (there has been some criticism and backlash). My son was br...
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- Go ahead and get it. It is something fun you can do with your son.
- I do love American girls, but all I've bought for myself are some collector edition barbies, including one that looks like me!
- I saw those Lego kits at Target earlier today and loved them myself - thinking of adding some of them to my daughters birthday wishlist. She has the pink box set alre...
6 Year Old Girl's Birthday Party
Asked by S.G. from St. Louis
on February 4, 2008
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My oldest daughter is going to be turning six in a few weeks. I wasn't planning on having a big party for her this year, but she has been invited to two parties from ...
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- You can get little party favors for fairly cheap at walmart. Then you have goodie bags for all. My son just turned six, we did the party at Pizza Hut, may be more than...
- About your daughters birthday party. You could go to the Dollar store and get plates and cups and other party accessories there, and get a cake at dillons they have wo...
- Have all of the little girls come dressed in their princess outfits and let them do a craft such as making jeweled crowns, bracelets, or magic wands. You can get all o...
Looking for "Dress-up" Clothes to Fit plus Size 5 Year Old
Asked by C.H. from Dallas
on October 5, 2009
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Moms, I am needing some help. My 5 year old still LOVES to play dress up but I can't find any dress up clothes that fit her any longer. She wears about a size 7/8. ...
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- resale shop... garage sales....
- C., My 5 year old son loves to "dress up" also. Last year I bought a bunch of Halloween costumes for him and he dresses up as Superman, Spiderman and all the others ...
- I would suggest 2 things Hit the clearance sales at the party stores after halloween to buy costumes in all sizes. go to good will or any other thrift store and ...
Toy Storage Issues
Asked by M.H. from St. Louis
on March 22, 2008
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I would like to know what other moms do about toys like Legos and other building toys when their child builds a "masterpiece." My children feel that every creation is...
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- Hi M., This is the same problem I have with art projects that my daughter brings home from school (and I always want to save each and everyone :) and we just take p...
- Hi, I'm a mom with 6 & 8 year old boys & a little girl from China on the way. I know all about that toy "storage" problem & the masterpieces. I don't really have a p...
- Take a picture of your boys masterpieses then take it apart
Birthday Party Idea for a 5 Year Old Girl and Boy
Asked by D.M. from San Antonio
on May 30, 2009
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Hello,
We are trying to plan a birthday party for our soon to be 5 year old daughter and her best friend who is a boy. Their birthdays are just 2 days apart.
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- Hi D., I own a place called Fiddlestiks Indoor Playworld and we do private parties on the weekend. All of our parties are completely private and it is unlimited gu...
- I run a traveling children's party business! One of my most popular themes is the Build-Your-Own Stuffed Animal party which is perfectly suitable for both boys and gi...
- "pump it up" is always a crowd pleaser!
Hey Mommas....Need Help with Christmas Shopping for a 6 Year Old Boy!
Asked by C.F. from Chicago
on November 23, 2009
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Hi there! I am in need of help with creative ideas for Christmas shopping this year. My son just had his birthday Nov 20th so I really have a hard time with this toy...
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- In addition to all the other great ideas, it would seem to be common sense to buy him less for his birthday! Save up a couple of great toys he wants for Christmas morn...
- 1) Give a membership to the Brookfield Zoo - then you can take him there all year round! Also, you can 'sponsor' an animal there in your son's name- then you can visit...
- C.: I have 2 girls so I can't speak from personal experience with them, however, my 5.75 year old nephew is very much into anything Star Wars such as helmets, lego se...
Advice on Overly Generous Grandparents
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on September 23, 2009
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I need some advice in regards to my children's grandparents who insist on being overly generous. There hasn't been a time that can be recalled where the grandparents h...
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- My mom did the same kind of thing on a very small scale. She would bring little candies and stuff like that. One day, when my daughter was older as soon as my mom wa...
- S., I am in somewhat the same position as you. My sweet MIL and FIL shower our girls with gifts and cards often. My husband and I figured out that they were doi...
- I'd say to let it pass and just let everyone enjoy the giving and the getting. If they get to an age where they inappropriately demand a gift or ask where their gift i...
