Vintage & Collectibles: Older Child
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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...
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...
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
How to Tell 8 y.o. About Santa...
Asked by A.B. from Odessa
on December 5, 2008
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We are a Christian family that teach our children the true meaning of Christmas, but we also have let them have the fun with Santa. We are debating telling our oldest...
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- Dear A., This might be a great opportunity to give her the "Firstborn Advantage." Raise her up to the leadership team. Tell her you are going to let her in on a sec...
- Just for fun, Google "Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus." I don't know if my dad had read that but he probably had. Before Christmas we used to have a magical tim...
- I just sort of realized it naturally. Certain things didn't make sense as years went by. Once I caught my oldest sisters( by 17 years ) husband eating Santa's cookie...
How Do I React to My 7-Year Old's Behavior?
Asked by C.C. from Fresno
on April 15, 2010
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Hi moms,
This morning, my 7 year old daughter decided to carve her name into my husband's antique dresser. It had been his grandfather's dresser, and is over 100 year...
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- You might try to sand down the top and restain it. She could help with that. Just be sure to get some professional advice before you get started to see if it can even ...
- I have actually never responded to any posts on here, however, as I was reading through your question I could not help thinking about my mother, who has had cancer 3 t...
- I took all of my blue green and purple crayons and colored the slate floor and river rock fireplace that my dad built himself...I think I was 4. Got the beating of my...
Christmas Gift Ideas for a 8 Year Old Girl
Asked by J.C. from Rockford
on December 15, 2007
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My mom wants to get my son's girlfriend's daughter a Christmas gift. My hubby and I have already sent gift cards a pajama set for her so I'm out of ideas to suggest to...
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- My niece is 8 and she really likes anything Hannah Montana or High School Musical!
- We have an eight year old daughter, and we just had Chanukah. Her new computer aside, these are some of the things she loved best: A musical jewelry box with the l...
- Hi J., I have an 8 years old girl and got everything (almost) that was on her list. Pogo stick (toysrus) Webkinz and webkinz charms (limite too or hallmark) Ki...
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...
Should I Stop My 9 Year Old Playing with Thomas Trains?
Asked by S.T. from Houston
on April 8, 2012
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My son has some behavioral challenges, he is very clever, but in some ways retarded socially. He has been playing with Thomas the train since he was 2. Every single da...
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- I think the bigger issue is his obsession with Thomas. Has he seen a neurodevelopmental pediatrician. I am not going to say your son has ___ but many kids on the aut...
- Please do not take his favorite toys away. He has a very deep connection to them, obviously. You might be sick of it, but let me say this kindly: this isn't about y...
- My son was 1st obsessed with balls, then cars, then Star Wars LEgos and now XBox 360. He was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at the age of 10, it took that long to tr...
2 Part Question: Disrespectful Mother-in-law & Getting Rid of Pet Urine
Asked by M.A. from Philadelphia
on May 13, 2008
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Hi! Thanks for taking the time to read my question.
For Christmas, my husband's brother and his wife gave our 6 month old (at the time) daughter a pink rocking poodl...
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- Ok, when we had a puppy the best thing for the pee smell and making it none attractive to other dogs is white vinegar! Put it in a spray bottle and go to town, we use...
- For pet stains and odor you can by stuff at the pet store that removes it. Try Petco, Petsmart, whatever is in your area. I think it is called "Natures Miracle." Ki...
- I think you should cut your MIL some slack, to be quite honest. It sounds like it was accidental that the poodle got mangled.Maybe she didn't know what to do about it....
Needing Advice on What to Buy for My 2 Preteen Boys for Christmas
Asked by M.M. from Knoxville
on November 2, 2007
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I am at a loss as to what to buy for my 2 preteen boys and even my 8 almost 9 year old boy. They are too old to play with toys...they enjoy video games but those can ...
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- I have two grandsons that are 12 and 14. I like to go to the discovery isle at Target or Toys R Us and look at the learning items like telescopes, or things that will ...
- If your boys are creative try paint sets or writing materials. Boys also like trading cards and collectible figures. model cars and die cast kits. role playing games w...
- I explain to my older children about the cost. I explain to them that just because it looks like more was spent on their younger sister, it was not. I tell them that I...
