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What Size Bike for 4 Yr Old Boy?
Asked by S.X. from Chicago
on January 31, 2010
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my son is average height... he out grew his 12 inch. He's big enough for a 16 inch but can BARELY touch the ground and he doesn't know how to ride w/o training wheels ...
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- it's not the same with all bikes - my daughter tried 4 different 14 inch bikes, two were too small, one was too big and one was just right. The number of inches says ...
- I would go with the 16 inch as long as the training wheels are in place. That is what we did with our little girl and she rides just fine.
- Go with the 16 inch. He still has a few months of growth until Spring.
Bike Riding to School....
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on June 17, 2010
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Hey moms! I am looking for some advice. My 10-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son both go to the same elementary school, we live about a mile away from the school. ...
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- Good for them! I agree with the mamas who suggested riding with or walking behind them. If you do this for a few weeks at least, you will see what the traffic is lik...
- I don't have current experience there, but I think I have a good suggestion: Ask the principal and ask the crossing guards about this. They will know about the good/...
- What I see in our community is parents walking or riding with the children (even from a distance for the older kids). My girls are 8 & 6 and I plan on letting them ri...
Any Good Channel to Get a Used Bike?
Asked by C. from Chicago
on July 22, 2008
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Anyone has any good channel to recommend on how to get gently used boy bike? I'm looking for a 16" or a 18" with training wheels preferable in Naperville area.
Thank...
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- There's always Craigslist. And depending on where you are, there's a site called napervilleyardsales.com that frequently has gently used toys and other childrens item...
- You could try "Play it Again Sports." They have a multiple stores in the area, including one in Naperville. They also have a website you can google.
- Check out napervilleyardsales.com It's like ebay, but everyone is local!!
How to Teach My 3Yr Old to Ride a Bike
Asked by D.P. from Chicago
on May 7, 2009
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Hi ladies! I have an almost 3 1/2 year old boy who we are trying to teach to ride a trike. He picked it out himself, in fact we have two of them! We have been tryin...
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- I would drop it for now and just let him push himself along with his feet. Mastering the pedaling motion can be really hard. Kids learn at different rates and you do...
- D.: Please do not worry too much about the bike riding. He will get it. I will tell you what we did and the help we got from 'grandma'. If your son is riding a regul...
- I think 3 is pretty young for actual bike riding. I'd let him do what he can on his own and stay out of it. It'll come when he's physically ready. J.
Baby Boy's 1St Birthday
Asked by M.F. from Denver
on February 3, 2012
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What are baby's into at this age???? Please help this Aunt, my nephew's first birthday is coming up....suggestions on good baby boy 1st Birthday presents?
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- Hey I have a little boy who just turned 1 yr old and one of his favorite toys is the Playskool poppin park elefun busy ball popper. Its an elehpant that blows balls ou...
- My son loved the Fisher Price grocery cart at that age - it also helped him learn to walk.
- If you are up for spending $100 and if your nephew is walking and not tiny for his age, I thoroughly recommend a Strider bike (there are other balance bikes that are c...
Neighbor Boy and My Son
Asked by D.S. from Tulsa
on October 17, 2006
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We moved here about 2 years ago and I really wanted my son to find someone to play with. About 3 months ago this little boy moved in next door and him and my son hit ...
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- That is a substantial age difference between your son and the neighbor. I would find some friends for him closer to his age. My 3 yr old grandson has a neighbor that ...
- Unfortunately if it's not the neighbor kid, it'll be kids at school/daycare that will be "schooling" your son on new neat words! I would just explain to your son that...
- I'm shy to an extent as well... however as I get older, I'm coming out of my shell more. (I just got tired of caring what others think of me) We moved to a small t...
Scared to Death to Raise a Boy!
Asked by S.T. from Denver
on September 7, 2011
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Ok, so my son is only 9 months old, I realize I'm getting ahead of myself. But my nephews play football. One is 13 (he's already had two concussions) and one is 9. The...
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- I def. was very scared when i had my second boy so close to the first boy! All i could think of was my two brothers. They got in lots of trouble and cheered eachother ...
- I have two boys, ages 12 and 15. They both play hockey and baseball and played football in the past. Knock on wood, even though my boys are very small our worst inju...
- You have such a long way to go. If your son is anything like mine wether you are ready or not when he is he will just go leaping into it feet first asking no questions...
Experience Needed -6 Year Old Boy- Boy
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on February 6, 2008
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I have an energetic bold loud talkative excited boy. knowing his body and his relation to other bodies is vague and people around him get knocked,hurt and pushed away...
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- As the mother of a 10 year old that fit that description at 6, let me empathize with you. This personality and these characteristics challenge even the most seasoned ...
- Hi J....I have a grandson that sounds similar to what you describe. They have gone thru counseling (he is still in counseling as is mom). They tried several meds.,,,...
- Hi J.! This is J.. I had four kids in five years, and they were all a handful! First, I'd recommend removing your son completely from the TV AND movies! They te...
Defiant 10-Yr Old Boy
Asked by S.X. from Champaign
on February 20, 2008
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My oldest son (10) is extremely strong-willed and is becoming more and more defiant every day. The least little request is met with opposition. I tried giving him mo...
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- Something about 10 yr olds! My daughter was the sweetest child, and then she turned 10! I followed Dr.Phil's advice, and I started taking away all her toys, stuffed an...
- Dr. James Dobson has written a wonderful book, "Dare to Discipline", and I believe he has a second book "The strong willed child". Both books are excellent resources....
- Have you ever tried talking to him about his behavior during a car ride (with just you & him)? My 9 year old boy isn't so bad but when he does things like acting like...
Boy Scouts/Girl Scouts
Asked by T.K. from Dallas
on June 13, 2011
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Is your child a scout? I'm considering it and wondering about the cost vs value. My ex was an Eagle scout and Kwahadi Indian dancer. He was very involved and it was...
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- I'm a lifetime member of GSUSA and obviously a firm supporter. But in all honesty, you get out of it what you put into it. Some councils are better than others, some...
- For Scouts, Cub Scouts was ok, especially at the younger ages....we weren't real invested in it though. Even so my son wanted to continue on to Boy Scouts and absolut...
- Some groups are great! Others want nothing to do with you if you don't have anyone to sell popcorn or cookies to. I was a Camp Fire Girl years ago (before boys were ...
