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Get What They Ask for or What They Will Play With?
Asked by N.S. from Chicago
on May 16, 2010
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Do you get your kids the presents they ask for even if you know they won't play with them? Do you get them toys they don't ask for but you know they will play with?
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- I would talk to her and say that you haven't seen her playing with her American Girl Doll or Webkinz, so for this birthday she needs to pick some other things she migh...
- Great answers so far. Our daughter did this a few times and once I had a talk about my own "poor choices" of items I thought I really wanted and it sat there, eventual...
- You have good advice here, which I agree with, but want to add 2 things: 1. If you choose to sit down and discuss with your daughter, as suggested by the other mamas,...
Organizing Tips Requested
Asked by G.M. from Cleveland
on February 12, 2009
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Just wondering how you keep your kids toys and closets organized? I am also looking for organizing/decorating ideas for the mudroom/laundry room?
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- Mud Room ideas. In mine, I have coat hooks for each person in the family. That is where their coats and book bags hang. Then, under the coat rack is a small basket ...
- Check out www.flylady.com. You might find some really good tips there.
- I use baskets and storage ottomans. I received a leather ottoman from Target for Christmas and it has been perfect. I am thinking about purchasing another one for my u...
15 Years Old and Wants an American Girl Doll?
Asked by T.P. from Phoenix
on September 13, 2010
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my daughter is 15 years old and badly wants an American girl doll isnt she a little old for that stuff? not as a collectable but to play with it worries me
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- When I was 16 I asked for a cabbage patch doll for Christmas. I really just wanted one to kind of remind me of playing with dolls. LOL I did not get it because my mo...
- Well if she wants to stay young and innocent I would think thats wonderful. Its better than being a teenage mom.
- Be thankful she doesn't want a tattoo or bleached streaks in her hair or a boyfriend---these seems to be the "in" things lately. My daughter's 13 yr old still has barb...
Baby Got Zapped by Electrical Charger for Vacuum!
Asked by J.E. from Los Angeles
on April 7, 2011
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13 Month old got a hold of the rechargeable dirt buster vacuum, pulled the plug from the unit & put it in her mouth while it was still plugged in to the wall. Ambulanc...
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- I was shocked when I was little and just knew not to do it again. Unless your child has an underlying heart or neural condition, the current available isn't enough to...
- I would suggest you call your pediatrician since you're still concerne. That's what they're there for! We're not doctors, so we can't really tell you if she's ok. ...
- My little sister took an antique hat pin and barette and shoved them in a wall outlet. She MELTED them together...and all was just fine. She's loopy...but it has not...
Ideas for Littlest Pet Shop/My Little Pony Type Toys for a 4 Year Old Boy
Asked by L.C. from Denver
on November 5, 2009
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When visiting with his little girl friends, my 4 year old son is drawn to their Littlest Pet Shop/My Little Pony Toys (especially the little house type thing and the a...
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- I don't think that Littlest Pet Shop is strictly girl specific, the colors and types of animals are bright and colorful. They even have a LPS line called 'messiest' t...
- My sister is going through the same thing. My nephew loves his sisters Littlest pet shops. My sister and I decided that there is nothing "girly" about them except mo...
- I think you should let your son get the Littlest Pet Shop or My Little Pony toys. Who cares if they are pink or that some people think they are just for girls? They're...
Organizing My Daycare Better???
Asked by S.T. from Kansas City
on December 1, 2010
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Ok so I am a stay at home mom of two my son is in school my daughter will be 4 in a few weeks I also run an in home daycare with a 3 yr. old a 10 month old and will be...
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- If you have a downstairs would it be better to transfere everthing down there and turn that into the daycare and maybe come upstairs to eat?
- Instead of using a table for a changing table, just get a travel changing pad and throw that on the floor for quick changes. That will free up the table and save you f...
- I don't know what your day and routine look like currently, but I would think that transfering them from the basement to the upstairs would be a nice change of scenery...
Newborn Christmas Gift
Asked by J.H. from Minneapolis
on September 22, 2011
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My last posted seemed to take forever so I'm hoping this one is short and sweet!
Our blended family is expecting baby #3/5 on December 10. I'm hoping for a c-secti...
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- maybe a lovey? At our DD's first St. Patrick's Day she received the Pooh Bear that has been her constant companion, she's 4 and still drags him all over.
- A 'Baby's 1st Christmas' ornament A soft fuzzy blanket A Good Night Moon book. Diapers Formula if that's what you'll use.
- It doesn't really matter. The baby will be a tiny newborn and will not care. I think my first baby got some clothes and some stuffed dinosaurs for Christmas, along...
Godson Gift Ideas
Asked by T.R. from Dubuque
on November 10, 2009
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My daughter(21yrs old) is a Godparent to her cousin (4yr old boy-Catholic faith). I am having a hard time helping her with gift ideas for birthdays,Christmas and othe...
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- I have had the best success at religious gift stores, such as Seedlings in Chanhassen. I go there and have a hard time choosing there are so many wonderful items. I ...
- I've given up on buying gifts and have started 529 savings plans instead. I always send a card with a certificate indicating that money was set aside for the child's ...
- Trying to include the faith element can make it a bit more challenging, but my 5 year old boy absolutely went bonkers over the Playmobile Noah's Ark he saw at Family C...
Help 11 Month Old Refuses to Wear a Diaper!
Asked by N.J. from New York
on January 12, 2009
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Moms, I am struggling with this... my 11 month old daughter has decided last week that she doesnt want to wear a diaper or pants anymore- she likes to be naked waist d...
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- Hi N.. Your daughter sounds like a very normal 11 month old. At this age, they are on the move and don't want to be slowed down or have to lie down for a pesky diaper...
- Have you tried putting a onesie on over the diaper?
- What if you put a onesie on her (over her diaper)??? That way, she can't take the diaper off. I had to do this with my son at times.
1 Yr Old Christmas and Birthday Gift Ideas
Asked by M.M. from Las Cruces
on December 6, 2008
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My son will be 1 on Jan. 2. So far he is not really into toys, he enjoys playing with kitchen spoons, plastic tupperware, etc. With Christmas and his birthday coming...
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- My son was 8 months old when he had his first christmas. We got some great developmental toys from his Aunts and Grandparents. One toy that he really liked and that ...
- Have considered buying stock? You can sign up through Share Builders and buy stock one share or a portion of a share at a time. It is a great way to invest and they ...
- my charlie is 17 months and he loves to play. someone got him a zylophone that ihave to put away sometimes becaue it drives me nuts also a drum with the stick that is...
