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Magazines for 'Tween Girls?
Asked by S.W. from Minneapolis
on July 18, 2011
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My daughter turned nine in March and has turned into a "tween", if you know what I mean. She suddenly brushes her hair (yay!) without me nagging and cares a little mor...
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- Save the subscription money -- go the library! Many libraries carry all the good tween/teen magazines including American Girl and Discovery Girls and many others your ...
- There's a magazine called New Moon--the magazine is bimonthly and the website is interactive. From their website (www.newmoon.com): Our bi-monthly magazine is 10...
- Check out Girls Liife it seems great to consider for girls (10 to 15) in 5th grade and up. http://www.girlslife.com/page/about.aspx We got if for our child who is ...
Has Anyone Ever Had a Mad Science Party?
Asked by L.C. from Dallas
on January 24, 2009
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I was looking for reviews on Mad Science birthday parties.
Thanks!
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- We did a mad science party last year and it was fun but the kids got antsy (they were 6 yr olds) and they wanted to actually do instead of watch. This year we did a S...
- I've been to one. It was fun and educational. The kids really enjoyed it. Not sure how much it cost.
- You might want to consider the birthday parties offered by the Museum of Nature & Science in Dallas. Professionally done and less stress on your part. See about them h...
4Th Grade Science Project. I NEED Help
Asked by C.D. from Louisville
on September 26, 2010
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I have a 4th grader that has a science project due on Oct 15. He has to make somethng that shows the rainforest, or desert or other climates. He has to pick one from ...
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- I would tell him what his budget is for the materials he needs to do the project, and tell him when you will take him shopping to get what he needs to do it. Then cle...
- Something that shows it like a model?? Another idea that I've seen as a teacher in 5th grade classes is to make a brochure or poster to try to "sell" your biome. B...
- Ummm, isn't it his project? Shouldn't he be putting on his thinking cap, reflecting on the lessons and coming up with something? If he's struggling, maybe a trip to...
Good Science and History Magazine Suggestions?
Asked by C.H. from Lubbock
on October 19, 2008
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I want to have some more enrichment materials "lying" around for my 11 yo and 13 yo children as part of a delight directed or unschooling approach. I want material tha...
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- A really good childrens magazine is Kid's Nationl Geographics. My granddaughter loves that magazine and can't wait for it to come in the mail. She is 10 years old. ...
- I homeschool my almost 9 yr old granddaughter and you might check out all the material available when you google home school materials or curriculum. They are definite...
- It seems to me like I have read where Smithstonian, and National Geographic have magazines for younger chldren. They may like the regular ones, they have some very goo...
Magazine Recommendations
Asked by A.P. from Fort Collins
on July 15, 2008
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We like to read magazines (as well as books). Can you recommend any magazines for moms? Can you recommend any magazines for kids (ages 1 & 5)?
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- Family Fun is an awesome magazine. They give you tips, but also projects to do with your kids. For kids I like Hilights, there are a lot of different activities ...
- If you're looking for magazine's on parenting, I like both "Parents" and "Parenting." If you are looking for magazines for you, then "All You" is a great and inexpens...
- The only magazine I read cover to cover and have for years is Family Fun. They always have great ideas! My kids also enjoy Ranger Rick magazine and Highlights, but t...
Good Magazine for an 8-Year Old
Asked by N.W. from Chicago
on February 6, 2010
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I want to encourage my 8-year old to read more and she loves magazines. Right now she gets a science magazine and I was wondering if there was a good general magazine ...
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- Hi NW, My 8 yr. old daughter gets the magazine called In Your Backyard mailed to her. It focuses on animals... very colorful photos, too. Her twin brother gets Rang...
- How about the American Girl Magazine. I think you can check out a sample on the website. My daughter is seven and she loves the game section on the website. Magazines ...
- My kids enjoy Muse, Time for Kids and Click. They are all general, educational and fun to read.
Crafts for Toddlers
Asked by L.S. from Evansville
on September 28, 2008
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My daughter will turn 2 in November and I was looking for some good arts and crafts ideas. Any websites, books, magazines or other ideas that you might want to pass al...
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- Its been my experience that crafts don't really work with a 2 year old. Heck, even my almost-4 year old has such a short attention span sometimes, it is frustrating to...
- If she has a favorite character I would check that company's website! I know disney and nickjr and noggin.com all have great ideas. On noggin you can search by age! ...
- Crayola.com and pbs.org lots of stuff on both
Need Help for Finding a Children's Magazine Suited for a Four Years Old...
Asked by M.B. from Reno
on August 16, 2010
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Currently I have a subscription with Highlights High Five for my son who hasn't showing much interest at the magazine. He would look through it, but won't do any puzzl...
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- My kids are older, but they loved National Geo and also the Disney magazine (not sure it's still around). As a suggestion-- magazine subscriptions make a wonderful b...
- A few good ones are Wild Animal Baby, Turtle, and Your Big Backyard. My kids loved these as toddlers, and still do. Wild Animal Baby is my favorite, but it is only b...
- National geographic little kids is what we have. My daughter likes it and I get ideas of things to do with her... R.
Career Christmas Gifts
Asked by N.N. from Detroit
on November 8, 2011
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Hello Mama's
One child is saying she would like to be an Investigator & have a career in forensic science age 13, which microscope is the best IYO?
What gifts ide...
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- Perhaps you should get her a book to figure out what type of forensic science she wants to do. Forensic is a process not an area. My favorite joke when I was studyin...
- I know that my 18 yr old daughter who is in college majoring in theatre LOVES the whole "special effects" make up thing, so we always gave her tons of facepaint for Ch...
- What age? Hmmmmm, still not sure. Check out Discovery.com. They have really cool science gifts. http://store.discovery.com/animals-and-nature/index.php?v=discove...
Birthday for a Six Year Old
Asked by J.G. from Salt Lake City
on July 29, 2010
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I am trying to figure out what do give a six year old girl for her birthday. She loves to dance, I know that- often described as the 'Princess' of the family (not in ...
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- J., I would suggest that you check out the thrift stores for costumes and dance outfits. Maybe get some funny hats , purses, high heel shoes, jewelry. Thrift stores...
- Look into some of the DK books/kits. They have them at Target, but a better selection at bookstores like Barnes and Noble (in the kids section). They have really fu...
- If you go to bookstores, like Barnes and Noble or Border's... they always have a "reduced price" books or books on sale. Some are only like $7.99 or $9.99 books that ...
