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Birthday Party Ideas
Asked by K.S. from Pittsburgh
on October 16, 2007
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My husband and I are trying to find some ideas for our son who is about to be 2's birthday party. We live in McKeesport and are looking to have it here or in the surro...
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- I don't know how much you want to spend and I don't know how far this is from you, but the Pgh Zoo has birthday parties. Their website has pricing info for birthday p...
- What about Gymkahana? I belong to the one in Bethel Park and I love it....Its good excersise for the kids or what about the Good Ship Lollipop via the Gateway Clipper?...
- Think about the thing(s) your son likes best and see if you can build something from that. Are you definitely looking to have the party someplace other than home? Last...
Flat Spot
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on May 16, 2009
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My son has developed a small flat spot, I try to get him to sleep on his side but some how he ends up flat on his back. His pediatrician wasn't to concerned but said t...
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- Hi! I went through this with my youngest son (now 4). I tell you this story because I was sooo worried about it, like you. My son's head was so flat that my pediatric...
- For most the flat spot is a visual issue. Most moms with that concern don't have to worry about the health of their child. However, feel free to talk to your doctor ...
- Put him on his tummy and see how he does with that. At this age had can lift his head so he should be fine. The only real time for concern of sids is right after a vac...
Bedtime Blues
Asked by W.A. from Spartanburg
on September 28, 2009
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My daughter is having a hard time getting her four year old to go to bed at night, he stays awake long after she puts him to bed, then gives her fits when he has to ge...
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- Bedtime struggles happen in our house too. We have an active 3 year old that has never liked to sleep. I agree 100% with the bedtime routine. Kids love the one on o...
- Diet is a big consideration - elimination of milk is huge (you just described what my son went through for a year prior to taking milk away). Also, you may want to ha...
- One of my children is like this (my 10yo is ADHD). He had a hard time getting his mind to shut down and relax to go to sleep, so that means he'd be awake late and it w...
I Need Art & Craft Ideas
Asked by I.J. from San Antonio
on May 16, 2008
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I'm a SAHM homeschooling my little one in kindergarten. I have a hard time finding art and/or craft projects that are inexpensive. Anyone have ideas that will interest...
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- Hi I.. My son really had fun decorating a small wooden box, I got the boxes at Michaels and they have a mesh window on top. They are ideal for collecting bugs or coo...
- go to Google and type in Free Crafts for Kindergarten there will be many sites one of the things i do for my grandchildren (I use to work in a PreK class for 10 year...
- This is a great time to learn about recycling. Find things others want to get rid of... if you have an old t shirt, buy paints to paint on the shirt...collect sticks a...
Need Tips on Cutting down Whinning and Crying
Asked by R.G. from Los Angeles
on September 6, 2008
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Hi, I have a 12 month old that is getting worse with the whinning and crying for things he wants. It might be a toy out of reach or he wants me to pick him up for a sp...
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- Danielle, it is very normal for your child's age. My son is now 18 months old but it was around 12 months when he started the whining and gesturing for things or for...
- my niece and nephew are the same way, 4 and 7 years old. when they come over they know if they want or need something they need to talk or not ask at all. I have even ...
- He is only 12 months old, and your a stay at home mom of coarse he is going to act this, way, the only thing is he doesnt know how to talk to get what he wants so he w...
TV As a Break for Mom?
Asked by D.W. from Fayetteville
on January 14, 2009
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My son is a VERY active 3 year old. I also have a 3 month old. Anyway, for the last few days, we have not been getting along very well. I say yes, he says no, I say do...
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- Boys at 3 are definitely a challenge. Noggin is great, until it drives you crazy from humming all the theme songs. I think when ever you do what you feel is best esp...
- Wow I must be someone kinda horrible parent cause I let my 3YO watch TV and even get on the computer. During the winter they cant go outside and there's only so much ...
- i don't think there is anything wrong with it! my 2 yr old loves the wiggles and it gives me a break!! we also have those days of just not getting along but when the w...
Teaching 2 Year Old Son
Asked by C.L. from New York
on January 9, 2007
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My son who is 28 months is now at home with me because my husband and i were not happy with the daycare center he was at. We didnt see a progress with him in the schoo...
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- This sounds normal for his age. Try working the learning into his play. Like, if he loves little cars, teach him the colors of the cars and make it a game (let's rac...
- You have to remember a 2 yr old has an attention span of about 15 mins. So with that in mind, keep any learning sessions with him short, and involve play. I have my ...
- Hi C., I don't think you are doing anything wrong. From my experience with my daughters and my neices and nephews, 2 years old might be a little young to be teaching ...
Good Starter Suggestions for Tv/dvds for 2 Yr Old
Asked by E.K. from Seattle
on January 3, 2009
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My daughter will be turning 2 in a few weeks, and she has not been exposed to very much TV so far. I am thinking of introducing some TV or DVDs - probably 30 minutes o...
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- Why not skip tv altogether and just start your own movie library? I hate all the junk on so we don't even have regular tv. Most younger kid dvd's have a message or an ...
- If you have comcast. try cable channel 118, it's called Sprout. All appropriate shows for her age group and they have educational games in between shows. Several sho...
- We don't watch too much TV, though I've used a variety of options throughout the years. You still can't go wrong with PBS. There's also PBS Sprout, which I think is...
