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Does Uncontrollable Crying Signify Trouble?
Asked by L.P. from Punta Gorda
on September 11, 2009
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Hi all - Any thoughts on this one would be HUGELY appreciated...
I just put my 2-yr old son down (to sleep ...it's 11pm) after finally getting him to calm down from a...
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- It's probably due to change in routine and being overly tired until he doesn't know what to do with himself. He can't calm himself. Try to find what calms him. When...
- That sounds like a horrible night. My heart goes out to you. I'm guessing he may be starting night time fears and this is his way of dealing with it. My son was pretty...
- You mentioned that you are a big believer in structure, but you didn't mention what time your son's normal/regular bedtime is, or what his bedtime routine is. Was it ...
Help with My 3 Year Olds Behavior
Asked by J.P. from Las Vegas
on January 3, 2010
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I'm looking for a little advice on my 3 year old. First of all, she is a very strong willed, independent girl who is adament on doing everything by herself, including...
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- It sounds like she really enjoys her TV time, maybe if she back talks and doesn't help clean up then you should take away TV privileges until she agrees to help clean ...
- I have a 20 mo and a 3 yo. Cleaning is always an issue but here's what worked for me. 1. Get everyone (even the 15 mo) together in the messiest place and do a quick ...
- Hi J., Let me start with I raised one child already and did so with a different form of discipline, in different times. I had very little problem with my day to da...
At What Age Did You Take Your Child to the Theatre
Asked by B.P. from New York
on March 7, 2011
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Yes, I know there are children out there that go see "La Traviata" at 3 but for the rest of the kids out there, when did you guys take them to the movies? My husband ...
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- One of the theaters here has free family movies during the summer. I started taking my kids to go see those movies (eg., Bees, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Ice ...
- We took our kids (3.5 and just turned 2) to see Tangled over Christmas Break. That was their first theater experience. DD (3.5) sat through the entire thing great --...
- I found that taking them to the disney movies that were geared for that age seemed to work out ok. There was a winnie the pooh and tigger movie a few years ago I took...
In Need of Good Educational Videos
Asked by L.V. from Dallas
on February 5, 2011
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My three and a half year old no longer naps. *sigh* So, we've resorted to rest time on the couch while watching a movie. She needs the down time or she is really cr...
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- She's *probably* a little young, but keep the BBC's Walking With ________ (dinosaurs, prehistoric beasts, etc.) in mind. *Amazing* animation. Aside from what you...
- Leap Frog is great-sounds like you found those. Caillou I think has some great episodes and that are learning related, Busy Town, by Richard Scarry. Do you the Sprou...
- I know you said no Nick Jr but Little Bear is pretty good.
TV Shows for 5Yr Old Girl
Asked by M.S. from Philadelphia
on July 1, 2011
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like most kids, my daughter LOVES TV!! The problem is that she thinks she is too old for cartoons, apart from Spongebob. When it comes to other shows that aren't carto...
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- In my opinion, new TV stinks for kids. Both of my kids absolutely loved I Love Lucy, Leave it to Beaver, Andy Griffith Show, Dick Van Dyke show. Mr. Ed. They liked ...
- Has she seen "Between the Lions" on PBS? Great show if you can get past the idea that you're watching puppets. They live in the library and each 30 min episode they ...
- I'm having a really hard time wrapping my head around the fact that many mother allow their young daughters to watch those teenage girl shows. I find them hideous! Whe...
Preschool Interactive Websites
Asked by S.L. from Kansas City
on February 20, 2010
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I am an in-home caregiver that provides 24 hour care, 7 days per week. We have been using www.starfall.com for years. We added www.time4learning.com a couple years...
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- The http://www.nickjr.com/ site is pretty good. Also, http://pbskids.org/.
- There are so many and new ones every day. We will include to your list www.playhousedisney.com , www.pbskids.org , www.discoverykids.com
- how about $10 per CD-rom? - iSpy (they have a WHOLE bunch) - Reader Rabbit (ClueFinders is the next step up -my ds7's fav-, so if you're already in addition subtra...
Cold Day Activities with 2 and 3Yr Obsessed with Fire and Firemen
Asked by I.R. from Boston
on November 29, 2010
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Does anyone have any ideas on whta i should to with these overly active kids. I am the babysitter so i cant take them off the property. The older one is obsessed with ...
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- Call the local fire dept and ask if you can bring the kids for a visit, I'm sure they will allow it. Take them to the library (or bookstore) and read books about fire...
- Bundle up and get outside. I'm not a cold-weather person, but I find if I put on snow pants, mittens, hat, etc. I am able to stay warm and enjoy playing outside. Goo...
- If the couch cushions come off, take them off and build tunnels, forts, etc with them. Make it firehouse themed if you want - say they have to crawl into the "burning...
Need a Cartoon Flim List
Asked by R.V. from San Diego
on April 11, 2010
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Hi to all.my son was almost near to 2 years.he wants watching the cartoon films some time.but i dont know abt these so much.i just know the dora,thomas train.so let me...
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- My 2 year old loves the Curious George movies (the show is on PBS too if you prefer to not buy the videos). Good luck, K.
- About anything by Pixar or Disney would be appropriate. For other things, look for G-rated stuff. Loony Toons are good. Thomas the Tank Engine Bob the Builder and D...
- I have a 5 year old and a 2 year old. They love playhouse disney. They love the winnie the pooh videos as well. Anything on the Noggin channel as well. You get used to...
What Do You Think? Nick Jr. or Not?
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on November 11, 2010
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me and my friend were having this conver... just wanted other womens input,,,
kids under 5.... do you let your kids watch tv, or have a tv in their room?
I do, and t...
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- I love Team Omizoomi...kids learn math and patterns. I am also a big fan of Special Agent Oso he teaches kids to tie their shoes...etc
- We aren't huge fans of Nick Jr. The only show on there that I allow my son to watch is Olivia. He loves it. I have a friend who's son the same age as mine watches N...
- We LOVE Sprout in our house! Nick Jr is watched only once in a while
How Are Your Children Staying Smart This Summer?
Asked by J.M. from St. Louis
on July 25, 2012
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What are your kids doing all day and staying out of this heat? I work from home so i can't take them to the pool or on outings everyday. My kids just want to play vide...
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- I don't buy into the "must keep them academically involved all summer long" mantra. I mean, yes, they will forget a few things if they do absolutely nothing, but summ...
- I pick up those curriculum books every year at Costco and each kid has to complete 5 sheets a day, of their choosing. They also have to practice the piano or other ...
- even in this heat, my son has to do something outside before any electronics. Usually he chooses walking/running the dogs, but has been known to just play with them i...
