For Boys: Older Child

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Birthday Gift for 6 Year Old Boy

We were invited to a birthday party for a 6 year old boy and I am clueless as to what to get him for a gift. Can you give me any advice that would be maybe under $40? Thanks!

Batman

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Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii

My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one for his upcoming birthday, but my husband and I are not sure we want him to have one. We're concerned that even if we restrict his usage of it, it will be addictive and he will be less interested in his usual activities --- reading, art, t-ball, scooter riding, music, imaginative play, etc. He's the usual energetic kind of boy but we love that he has a creative and...

Firefighter

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Birthday Party at Home for 9 Year Old?

I have never hosted a "kid" party. I am considering hosting a (BBQ or pizza) party at my home but am not sure about entertainment, games and I am nervous about having so many children in my back yard.(about 25 - 30) Should I hire entertainment? What kind of games are best? Should we open gifts at the party? Perhaps I should just go with the Chuckie Cheese or Boomers party, the kids seem to love that. Any advice?? Thank you

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3Yr Old Bday Party

I am having a b-day party for my son who is turning 3 on Sunday. Does...

Indiana Jones

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Indiana Jones Movie for Almost 6 Year Old?

Hi Moms- I remember watching this when I was a kid, but havent seen it in decades....My almost 6 year old really wants an Indiana jones movie for christmas or birthday (its 4 days before). Have your kids seen it, is there anything scary that I cant remember, or is one of the movies better than the other ones? Thanks for your help so I dont have to try and watch it in the next few days!

Scooby Doo

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Party Favors for 6 Year Old

My son's sixth birthday party is next Saturday, and I'm wracking my brain trying to come up with something cute and affordable to give the guests. We usually go with the small gift bags full of stickers, pencils, candy, tattoos, etc. But I get so tired of my kids bringing that stuff home, and I'm sure other parents do too. His theme is Scooby Doo, but if I could think of something great to give to the kids that's not themed at all, that would be fine. Part of the problem is that this is going to be a pretty big party (we have 28 kids...

Shrek

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Party Favors for 6 Year Old

My son's sixth birthday party is next Saturday, and I'm wracking my brain trying to come up with something cute and affordable to give the guests. We usually go with the small gift bags full of stickers, pencils, candy, tattoos, etc. But I get so tired of my kids bringing that stuff home, and I'm sure other parents do too. His theme is Scooby Doo, but if I could think of something great to give to the kids that's not themed at all, that would be fine. Part of the problem is that this is going to be a pretty big party (we have 28 kids...

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Third Birthday Party

I need some help with my daughter's third birthday coming up in February. ...

Spiderman

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Spiderman Movie for a 5 Year Old?

Has anyone seen the new spidey movie? My ex let my daughter see all of the other movies, so at this point if it's no worse I am fine with taking her. So did anyone see the nex spiderman movie. If a 5 year old (4 at the time she watched the others over and over) liked the previous 3 would they like this one? Thanks

Sports Theme

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Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii

My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one for his upcoming birthday, but my husband and I are not sure we want him to have one. We're concerned that even if we restrict his usage of it, it will be addictive and he will be less interested in his usual activities --- reading, art, t-ball, scooter riding, music, imaginative play, etc. He's the usual energetic kind of boy but we love that he has a creative and...

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The Sports Question

When my son was very young he was somewhat uncoordinated. He tried t-ball...

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9 Year Old Birthday

My oldest daughter is turning 9 on June 10th.I asked want do you want for...

Star Wars or Clone Wars

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Clone Wars Birthday Party Ideas

I'm planning a Clone Wars birthday party for my 6 yr old for this weekend, and I found a few activity ideas online, but didn't really LOVE them. Can you give me some ideas for easy to prepare party games for 10-15 6 yr olds?

Train or Thomas the Tank Engine

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Little Girl Who Loves Thomas the Tank Engine NOT Baby Dolls or Princesses

I need a little "Mommy Wisdom". Our daughter is two and a half and loves to read, play with stuffed animals, and adores Thomas the Tank Engine. She was introduced to Thomas by chance. She noticed a book at the library lying on the table and we read it. She has been hooked ever since. She has a small train set and adores playing with it, reading the Thomas books, and seeing the occasional Thomas video. All was great until she was invited to a neighbor's 3rd birthday party. It was Princess Extravaganza party which was lovely. Of...