Working at home: Water Toys
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Home Party Ideas
Asked by S.W. from St. Louis
on June 29, 2009
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Hello Mamas - My baby girl is turning 6 in July and has asked to have her party at home. Which is fine, except that I don't know what to do with a group of 10 6 year ...
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- S., I think it is wonderful that your little girl wants to have a party at home without the mindset that you must one up all of your friends. It sounds to me like y...
- I think the water toys sounds like a great idea but you need to have some other things in mind, in case the weather doesn't cooperate or the water toys lose their "Mag...
- I think they would have fun. You could add a couple of water games, like water balloon toss, water/sponge relay race, giant bubbles (I've seen them at Walmart). May...
Looking for a Daycare in McKinney, TX (Not a Home Daycare)
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on May 8, 2006
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I am looking for an excellent daycare at a center with a great reputation for a toddler.
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- I'm looking too. Please let me know if you get any responses.
- Hi L. There are several great daycares in McKinney. It just depends on if you are looking for a daycare/preschool bc you work outside the home or if you are looking f...
- You can check Primrose School of Stonebrooke. They have a preschool, pre-K and private Kindergarten. Really good school. that's where my 3yr old daughter goes right no...
What to Do When It Gets to Hot Outside to Play?
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on April 22, 2009
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I just moved inland and it has been over 100 lately. What can you do with your kids to keep them having fun? I take him outside after 2:00 p.m. .But until then were bo...
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- S., I live in the desert and most of the summer its too hot ofr outdoors. I let them play outside early a.m. and afternoon,or (this may seem odd) I turn on the hose a...
- There has been a heatwave, so it won't be that hot all the time, even in summer. Check local movie theaters in summer - some of them have free kid movies on certain m...
- i used to take my little guy out in the morning. play in the pool, play outside a bit and then go inside for snack time. after that i'd do stuff inside. make a fort ...
Activities for Bored 2 Year Old.
Asked by B.L. from Missoula
on September 8, 2010
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My son drives me nuts all day long because he wont entertain himself. He has all the toys in the world, but he doesn't really play with them. He doesn't like to color,...
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- When having a 2nd child... the 'expectations' upon the Eldest child... has to be in line with their development and be age-appropriate. Otherwise, both parent and the ...
- A 2 year old will likely not entertain himself. If you sit with him and do the activity with him, you will keep his concentration longer. Having a baby with a 2 ye...
- yeah, two is a bit young to entertain himself. he needs you to engage him in these activities, not just to hand them to him and hope he entertains himself. he wants to...
I Have to say..what Did You Do Today?
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on May 20, 2011
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If today was the last day I get to spend here on earth...It was a pretty good day....My internet has been only working on and off today...So, it was like god giving me...
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- We've been at Children's Hosp for the past 2 weeks... today we got a central line replaced by I.R., met with pulmonary 4 times, I took a shower and washed my hair (yay...
- It sounds like you had an awesome day! Go you! My day was a rough one. I worked 9 hours today. At work I had to deal with employees feuding with one another. Ug...
- hmmmm...well first I was nauseated and tired all day, the glories of pregnancy... I got up my hubby said we should all go to breakfast together, something we never do...
Gift for Kid Who Has Everything!
Asked by R.D. from Washington DC
on June 3, 2009
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My daughter will be 6 next weekend, and my husband and I have no clue what to get her. She really has EVERYTHING! We do a HUGE Christmas, and smaller gifts at birthday...
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- R.: Hello and good morning. At six years old - your daughter should NOT have "everything" - as this will lead to her feeling "entitled" to things that aren't her...
- she is old enough to start learning about the value of money, so get her a savings account and a savings bond so that she can afford to go to college. not exciting...
- What about tickets for an event of some sort? I just took my granddaughter to see Annie at the Hippodrome. Or, since she is into girly stuff, how about taking her for...
Down Time for SAHM
Asked by T.J. from Washington DC
on December 13, 2009
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I am a stay at home mom to a wonderfully active 21 month old son. My husband tells me that my time to relax is during the day while he is at work and I am home with my...
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- I became a sahm two years ago from a 15 yr career - I work much harder now than I ever have and no there is no downtime. I have been thinking a lot lately on how I ca...
- If there are no grand parents or family members near you that you trust with your son for a few hours once a week, hire a baby sitter during the day and go take a nap ...
- hee! that silly dad! i don't think he's a bad guy at all. nobody gets what it's like to be home with a toddler (or several) until they've done it. before i had kids ...
Tips for Long Visit with Sister in Law and Kids..
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on June 11, 2009
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I have a 3 year old and a 2 year old.. My sister in law is coming to visit for 10 days in july.. she is bringing her 4 year old and almost 2 year old. We have plent...
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- Don't underesimate the power of a good sprinkler and lots of buckets! Side walk chalk can also be lots of fun. I would also make sure that everyone gets thier naps. ...
- not sure where you live, but castaway cafe is AWESOME!!!
- How fun for cousin time! My brother lives out of state and when we get together, it is the best! Our kids are all the same ages, so we have 2 six-yr-olds, 2 four's, ...
Bedtime Problems with 3 1/2 Yr Old
Asked by P.S. from Portland
on June 17, 2009
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I'm at the end of my rope. My 3 1/2 yr old is fighting me at bedtime. Kicking, hitting, screaming, won't stay in bed and tonight he tossed his drink across the room at...
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- ... put a baby gate up at his door.
- From here it looks simple. You cave too easily. Your son knows this, so he is using it to his full advantage. If Daddy can do it, but you can't, then there's your a...
- We have had the same trouble, now we have a bedtime chart that she uses, with the fun stuff at the end, like a story. We use a timer (20 minutes) If at the end of the ...
Daily Summer Schedule
Asked by K.W. from Washington DC
on June 3, 2010
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Now that summer is approaching and my oldest will be out of school, I wanted to get some ideas for a daily schedule. My boys are 3 (turns 4 next month) and 6. Both wil...
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- My husband works from home and I leave the house about 7:15 and Shaun wakes up around 7ish regardless, the boy doesn't like sleeping. He is on a swim team which has p...
- Just wanted to mention/remind in your planning process: "Boredom breeds creativity" :) :) :)
- Breakfast, play time, get dressed, quick pick up and head out. Either outside for playtime before it gets too hot, run errands, go to a park, etc. Home for lunch, th...
