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Playing Outside!
Asked by C.D. from Cincinnati
on April 18, 2008
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My son is 21 months old and LOVES to play outside, which is great except for when it is time to come in the house! Just this week he has had 2 complete meltdowns after...
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- Set a timer......just like you would for a time out. Talk about what needs to be done AFTER he's outside, i.e. baths, dinner, etc. Kids need to begin to understand a...
- Welcome to my world! Except, my daughter's melt downs also apply to going and leaving a store, park, my house in the morning, eating in her highchair, you name it.......
- I am having the exact same problem with my 21 month old son. Can't wait to hear some advice.
Outside Ideas
Asked by E.F. from Pittsburgh
on May 25, 2011
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My "backyard" is all concrete-- it's our driveway. I'm looking for ideas for a summer toy for my 3.5 yo for outside. A sandbox is a possibility, but I was hoping for...
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- Water table provides hours of fun.
- My son loves his water table. It's a pirate ship so he has a blast playing with the pirates and splashing in the water. It's good that it keeps him cool too. There are...
- my daughter loves her water table. We got her the sand & water table but i fill both sides with water.
Outside Toys
Asked by C.M. from St. Louis
on March 21, 2011
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Hey mamas!! Our fenced in portion of our backyard is about 1 acre so we have lots of space. Unfortunately, we also live in the country where it's very windy most of th...
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- They are very young- don't go over the top! As they get older, their ideas of outdoor fun will change drastically. Just a thought... we used an old wagon (Radio Fl...
- My daughter's favorite outside toy when she was younger was a little wagon. She pushed and pulled it everywhere. She loved to go around the yard and pick up pinecone...
- I think you have plenty. My guy has a couple Tonka trucks,sand toys,a play house, soccer net,picnic table and a swing set with a play house and sand box. We keep the ...
Toy Dielma
Asked by M.Z. from Austin
on September 1, 2008
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does anyone have experience with this particular toy dilema.
i have a 2 year old daughter and a 4 year old daughter. my 4 yearold had lots of toys before her sister c...
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- Hi M.. What you are describing is normal behavior. I am sure you already know that. Children at this age (and several up amd down from here heheh) can play okay sid...
- I have a 3 and 4 yr old and let me tell you we have gone through many toy dilemas! They share a room and all their toys are stored together. We do not bother explaini...
- I have two boys, one just turned four and the younger is 2.5. They share a room and their toys are in their room and in the living room. They each have thier own speci...
Outside Push Toy
Asked by J.H. from Houston
on November 13, 2009
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Hi Moms! I have a very active 21 month old boy who has a push "Cars" car that he loves. He can sit on it and ride it, but usually pushes it around. We take it on walks...
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- My kids loved the little shopping carts and lawn mowers
- My son loves to push his toy lawn mower in the backyard. It moves pretty easily through grass (as long as it's not too long or too wet)and through the mulch as well. ...
- I don't know about a car, but my daughter loves the kid friendly bubble mower for the grass! Good Luck!! :)
Toy Mess!
Asked by T.M. from Bloomington
on June 16, 2008
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i was just getting frustrated about our playroom that has a train set, astronaut guys and peek a blocks and puzzle pieces and wheels all mixed together on the floor et...
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- My ds will be 4 next month. Dp and I do most of the toy cleanup around here, and ds helps a lot of the time. (I do have to admit that ds doesn't seem to get as many to...
- T., I am frustrated too. Every night I scour our TV room to put the toys where they belong. It's futile. I just have to do it if I want to feel some calm. When ...
- I have a 3 year old and a 4 year old boys. If they do not help clean up when requested, they go to time out. I don't make them clean up the whole thing. I help out a l...
Toy Problem!!
Asked by K.K. from Cleveland
on October 29, 2006
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I have a toy question. I will be the first to admit that my kids have too much! But now it is so much that it is starting to annoy me and I don't know how to stop it. ...
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- I have an almost three year old son that has too many toys also and is starting to be controlling & selfish with these toys...So, we made some ground rules...When we a...
- When it comes to the old toys you can either have a yard/garage sale or donate them to a women's shelter for women that have childern. For christmas buy more toys that...
- Oh K.... Christmas must be coming....I swear I go thru the same thing every year and vow "enough is enough"! I am definitely a believer of less is more (and believ...
9 Month Hates to Be Outside
Asked by R.S. from Kansas City
on March 1, 2007
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My son goes to daycare and since we have had a few nice weather days around here, she has taken them all outside for some fresh air. Everytime she does, my son scream...
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- Dear R., You might take him to the Doc and see if he has any allergies. Or, he might just feel very insecure out in the big wide world, so try holding him and keepin...
- I would suggest having him checked out with your doctor to make sure the sun isn't actually hurting him. It's not very common, but it could happen. Otherwise, you co...
- My 10 month old was scared of the grass and sand at the playground we live by. Why? Because it was different. Maybe your little guy is scared of something like that. T...
Why Does He Not Socialize Outside of a School?
Asked by T.S. from San Diego
on February 27, 2008
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I have 4 year and 10 months old son(only child) , and he is going to a public Kindergarden in September 08'. He is currently attending to a small preschool (M-F 8:30 ...
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- Every child has different needs. Your child is away from home and parents (his life-line) for a huge part of his day. His friend is his anchor. Some children love b...
- Hold him back one more year. Start him next year and give him more time to grow socially. Take him to the park and play with him on the jungle gym. Help him to talk ...
- Just keep trying. My daughter is very "slow to warm up" as well. Luckily, her kindergarten had several activities the summer before school to expose the children to ...
Advice for Avoiding Toy Battles
Asked by J.S. from York
on November 6, 2006
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I have two boys who are 18 months apart in age (3, and 20 months). They fight over everything. Whatever one has, the other wants. So with Christmas coming, I'm tryi...
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- Hi J. I've got 2 that are exactly the same ages - Sarah is 3 and Owen is 20 months. They basically play with and want the same thing the other has. After past years...
- Hi J., I know I'm a little late in responding to this but I still would like to tell you what I think. I have a 4 yr. old, 3 yr. old, 2 yr. old, and 1 yr. old. I thi...
- Would highly reccommend toy timer. It works. My little one is two years old and she understand the timer. If i go in and explain that I am goign to get the timer they ...
