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Creative Ideas for Pre-schooler and Toddler
Asked by S.H. from Norfolk
on September 1, 2009
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What kinds of activities, esp. around the house are fun, creative, and safe for a very busy, active 3 yr. old boy and 12 month old girl? These are my grandchildren who...
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- Pudding art Rice/noodle art Blocks Coloring
- I would recommend buying the book "The Busy Book" by Trish Kuffner. It is aimed toward 3-6 year olds, ut there are a load of great ideas in there that I do with my kid...
- First of all, God bless you for helping all the generations! My active 3 year old boy liked a pint size basketball hoop and ball. Also Nerf-type golf clubs and balls....
New to San Antonio, What Can We Do This Summer with a Baby?
Asked by H.P. from San Antonio
on June 15, 2009
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I just moved to San Antonio this past year. I had my first baby 4 months ago (February), and am wondering what fun things there are to do around town with a small bab...
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- I used to just take my son to McDonald's and let him watch the older kids in the play area. Your son might be a bit too young for that, but if he does have any interes...
- If you are close to the Schertz area (I-35 and 3009), I own an indoor playroom for the younger kids (up to about 5 or 6 years old). I do not start charging for the ki...
- Give Destination Maternity a call at ###-###-####. They have a class called Mommy and Me for moms with babies up to crawling. It is indoors and free! I haven't done it...
Taking My 3 Year Old Daughter to Seaworld
Asked by S.C. from San Francisco
on August 8, 2009
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Hi,
My husband and I will be taking our 3 year old daughter to Seaworld on Monday. We have never been there before and I would like to get your opinion whether you...
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- S., there is a cheaper way to feed/pet the dolphin. There is an area of dolphins in Sea World where u can buy a tray of 5 fishes for less than $10 to feed them. U shou...
- We took our daughter to SeaWorld last year when she was almost 2&1/2--she loved it and we got to see and do so much. We stayed close by at a hotel, so would come and ...
- This is the San Diego place, right? I remember the dolphins. We didn't pay a fee--I think that is so you can feed them, touch them... But we were just at the water'...
Local Stuff Cheap - Desperate 4 Fun
Asked by A.J. from Las Vegas
on November 14, 2008
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I would like to find some local area things to do with my kids (age 5,6,7,8) that we could all enjoy on the weekends. Plays, Music in the Park, community/family orien...
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- Vegas can be a tough place to find inexpensive family friendly activities. I know you mentioned some of the major recreation areas, but have you been to Valley of Fir...
- Dear A.: How sad to leave San Diego! I still haven't gotten over it myself! Well, you're going to have to find a "different" kind of fun. Yes, there are those th...
- A., I recently took my kids to the Springs Preserve and loved it. I think their yearly pass is $75 for a family. It was $50 for us for one visit so a family pass wo...
Looking for Fun Activities for a 2 Year Old
Asked by D.T. from Detroit
on July 12, 2009
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I have the week off and am looking for some local fun activities to do with my 2 year old daughter.
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- Greenfield Village is great. They have a train that you can ride and a carousel. You could always go to Metro Beach or Stoney Creek for water fun. When I lived on t...
- the zoo, the science museum, the natural history museum, the beach, the pool, drawing, looking at clouds, the playground, blowing bubbles, dancing, reading books, sing...
- Hi D., I am not sure what is local for you, but pretty much any time that you spend with her, will be a treat for her, no matter where you are. If you have a river, ...
Planning for NYC
Asked by J.B. from Minneapolis
on March 1, 2008
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Hey moms! My girlfriend and I are going to be going to NYC in June to celebrate being 30 and fabulous (we both turn this year). We have never been there and are stay...
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- Ohhh there is TONS of stuff to do in NYC!!! Of course there is the obvious.. The Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.. well worth going. My main piece of advice is get...
- In a word - WALK! New Yorkers are the most fit city people in the world, because they walk everywhere. As a result, it's a great walking city! Walk through SoHo, Green...
- One of my favorite things to do in NYC is to walk! You could take the A/C train to High Street in Brooklyn and then walk back to Manhattan over the beautiful Brooklyn ...
Need Ideas for Picnic Activities & Games for Kids
Asked by D.O. from Chicago
on June 18, 2009
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We're planning a group picnic later this summer and I need some ideas to keep the kids occupied. There will be dozens of kids ranging in age from newborn to 10 years ...
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- I would have a bat and ball-softball or such, a couple of balls to play with about the size of a volley ball, if you don't have a net you can put up string on some tre...
- frisbees soccer balls whiffle balls & bats water balloons super soakers chalk jump ropes bug catchers & jars bean bag toss hula hoops
- Can you get your hands on a parachute? Those are good for a number of activities and for all ages. You can have the older kids get the group started with hot potato...
Tips for Long Visit with Sister in Law and Kids..
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on June 11, 2009
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I have a 3 year old and a 2 year old.. My sister in law is coming to visit for 10 days in july.. she is bringing her 4 year old and almost 2 year old. We have plent...
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- Don't underesimate the power of a good sprinkler and lots of buckets! Side walk chalk can also be lots of fun. I would also make sure that everyone gets thier naps. ...
- not sure where you live, but castaway cafe is AWESOME!!!
- How fun for cousin time! My brother lives out of state and when we get together, it is the best! Our kids are all the same ages, so we have 2 six-yr-olds, 2 four's, ...
Fun Activites for My Visting Family?
Asked by B.M. from Phoenix
on June 5, 2009
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My family will be visiting from Utah at the end of July. They will be driving here, so I am looking for some activities with minimal travel involved (I'd like to stay ...
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- Hello B., South Mountain is Beautiful. You can see all of phoenix and more its great place for you to take your family. Good Luck!
- here is my summer activity list: Tempe Towne Lake Splash park *Tempe Marketplace splash pad/ Barnes & Noble (Thomas the Train)/ lunch *Peter Piper Pizza (Tues. 10-1...
- HI B., My mom always takes visiting friends/family to the Rockin' R Ranch in Gilbert. It's a dinner/show and they usually like it. She also takes them to Goldfield M...
6 Year Old Finds Everything Boring and Is Acting Out
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on April 27, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone out there has had this problem with their 6 year old. Mine just turned 6 and has become very defiant. Everything is boring and she just wan...
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- I agree with the other response. My first son was 6 when my second son was born, and I was on bed-rest for 4 months. I was terrible about involving him in getting re...
- I agree with the baby ideas, but I also wonder if she really is not bored. Have you moved up from younger kid toys to the older items? Does she get to play games on t...
- I would recomend getting her involved in the preparations for the baby. Tell her that you'll need her help when the baby gets here and teach her to change diapers wit...
