For health reasons, should parents buy their children more outdoor toys and less electronic toys and Gadgets?

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jim h

Should parents make their children get away from their TV's , computers, and electronic games and make them spend a certain amount of time outside day actually physically playing or working?

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How about like they did in the old days, give them NO toys

"Go outside and push a hoop with a stick or something"

People had to be creative while playing a while ago, now everything is done for the kids, no wonder they're so stupid.

What is a good annual salary in America nowadays?

Erica

What is good? What is average? What about for someone who wouldn't want kids, and is looking for something they love to do that pays decently? I wonder.

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median household income is $50,000 a year.

If you want a modern lifestyle with electronic gadgets and designer clothes and travel, you'd need more like $70,000, assuming that you live outside big cities.

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What to ask for christmas 2010?

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unknown.

Im a fifteen year old girl.
I have a phone, camera, laptop, ipod all the big things..
I have no idea what to ask for this year and everyone is starting to ask me
I want creative things not the usual gift cards, money, clothes, cds, and things like that

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Ask for something like an Apple Macbook with Adobe Creative suite (If they are looking to spend some BIG money), An Art Set, A musical Instrument, Pie (My preferred choice of course :D) I am your age, and I know... There is nothing you really want anymore. You go through the Toy Aisle at Wal-Mart and it's all little kid stuff. But all of the above will be good creative gifts.

best christmas present u have ever gotten?

Mikala

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My dad made us a puppet theater and my sister and I got marionettes. It was so much fun creating puppet shows for our family.
For my kids, this year we are taking them on a cruise to create lots of happy memories.
I did check out some sites for gift buying though, and this one has a good top ten list for this year's hottest stuff:

http://thetoylocator.com/Toys-and-Hobbies/Top-ten-toys-for-Christmas-2010

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What are the hottest kids toys for Christmas 2010?

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jaime.mccl

I am part of an organization that provides christmas gifts to homeless children once a year. So to all of you parents with children up to age 18, what are some of the toys they want most for this year? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

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Hi

Looking at what various sites are suggesting I think we are going to see the following being very popular this year:

Calico Critters Townhouse
Cuponk
Disney Princess and Me
Toy Story 3 Landfill Play Set
Fast Lane Wild Fire Monster Truck
Big Foot the Monster
Leapster Explorer
Loopz
Minotaurus
Monster High Doll Set
NERF N-Strike Stampede ECS Blaster
My Pillow Pets
Sing-A-Ma-Jigs
Squinkies
Tomica Hypercity Mega Station Set

Hope that helps?

Take care

Paul

What do you want for Christmas this year?

Q. I want some material things but i also want my father to get a job aswell as my older brother who has been without a job for 8 months because of the bad economy. I also want to feed the homeless and give toys to kids who aren't as fortunate as I am to be getting presents for christmas!

So tell me what you want for Christmas!
Doesn't matter what it is!

Whoever's list is my favorite will get the ten points and a special surprise!

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I want for everyone to be happy & enjoy their holidays. It's great that you want to give to others. I participated in the Angel Tree program myself & bought my child a book, couple of board games, outfit, & backpack. I also try to donate to the Salvation Army every time I approach a red bucket. It feels awesome knowing that it benefits to someone in need. :)

Of course, there's nothing wrong with wishing for materialistic things as well (unless it becomes an obsession). I already know nearly everything I'm receiving (three books, four DVDs, a DVD set, some Bath & Body Works stuff, 2010 calendar, etc.), but there is still $30 left in the budget my parents set for me. I think I'm going to ask for The Beatles Trivial Pursuit, which is $25 on Amazon. I'll just tell them to get me whatever with the leftover $5.

Happy holidays! =) Please forgive my long answer, haha.

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What are good stocking stuffer gifts for boys ages 12-14?

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Signilda

Not too expensive, please. I can't afford all those electronic gadgets. Thanks

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*They have the "lump o' coal" stocking stuffers at many retailers that have different gifts inside. Personally my oldest son collects cars. So what I bought last year was a pack of two that had the hotwheels inside.
*You can buy those small remote control cars ( I mean matchbox size small). Which seems to be a big hit with kids and parents alike b/c they are cheap and are not too space consuming. They can be found at walmart for about 3 or 4 dollars.
*Pack of Batteries.
*Finger Flashlights.
*One of their favorite cartoons or movies on DVD. I know it sounds expensive but relatively not. Walmart had ones like Spiderman 2 etc for 2.96.
*School Supplies( things you were going to have to buy anyway, its an even better idea if they are into drawing etc.) *You could get pencils, pens, colored pencils, etc.
*A Watch.
*Yo-Yo.
*Want to try something different and unique? How about going to a local museum or novelty store, you could buy some space food/drinks,lunar ice candy and funny gifts like talking pens or whoppie cushions.
*If they have a collection of some sort (rock, stamp, etc.) you could buy them something to add to that collection.
*You can buy those handheld games (starting anywhere from a dollar at dollar stores and walmart and on up. )
*Some cool Spy gagets/gear.
*If they like Harry Potter you could buy them some of those harry potter jelly beans in a bag for a dollar. They have many weird and different ones with burn toast flavor and many more. I bought several b/c they are very neat. They even come in a purple bag that can be reused. They also have choclate covered bugs, and Jelly slugs and range from 1.00-3.00.
*Socks.
*A Hat.
*I got Nextar 512 mb Digital MP3 players for 9.99 a few days ago.(TOYS R US)
*What about bath gift set ( or singles ) Like Axe or Bod. You can get body sprays, colognes, deoderent and body washes.
*Gloves.
*A small box of nascar shaped chocolate cars. (you can get their favorite racer if they are into nascar)
*Do they play a sport or an instrument? (get them something related to that, new knee pads etc.)
*If they already have some electronic gagets how about some accesories for it, like new earphones or skins.
*A book.
*A science experiment book.
*Video Games if they already have a system like psp, xbox, playstation etc. You could get them a new game or any one that you think they would enjoy.
*A new toothbrush.
*How about some nostalgic candy assortments like:
Candy Buttons
Candy Cigarettes
Wax Fangs, Bazooka
Jaw Breakers
Mary Janes
Candy Necklace
Cinnamon Fire-Pix
Atomic Fire Balls
Chick-o-stik
Sugar Daddy
Lemon Heads
Boston Baked Beans
Licorice Pipe
Root Beer Barrels

*Wallets
*Electric Toothbrushes
*Electric Razors (if its that time)
*Their Favorite magazine.
*Their Favorite Candies

I go to our Eveything is a dollar store, where I buy a huge stocking for both of my boys (you see these elsewhere for 15 dollars or more). They stand about 2 and a half to 3 feet tall. Not a bad deal for a dollar,and have good quality, they withhold all I pack in them and hanging up. Good luck and I hope this helps. Happy Holidays !

what are good things to check out in washington dc?

LuvlyBee

my family is planning a vacation to washington dc. i have to help with preparations for the hotels and all that junk. do you guys have any suggestions on good places we can go like amusment parks or museums or whatever? let me know okay?

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There is no end to things to see in Washington DC, you can easily find something to do every day for weeks.

Some obvious highlights:
Government buildings (Capital, White House, Supreme Court, Library of Congress) are all excellent choices. Capital South Metro is probably the closest one to the Capital building, Supreme Court and Library of Congress...not sure about the white house.

Monuments: At least see the famous ones (Washington, Lincoln, Jefferson, WWII, Vietnam, Korea). With the exception of the Jefferson monument all of those are literally in a row. You can take the Metro to Federal Triangle (I think) and that is near Washington monument. From there just start walking towards Lincoln. WWII is on the way, Vietnam and Korea are left and right of Lincoln. Another great monument is the FDR Memorial. I HIGHLY recommend doing the following monuments at night (WWII, Korea, Lincoln, FDR)

Museums: Holocaust museum is a big experience, though perhaps not something for little kids. The Smithsonian museums are all a full day of exploration -- for kids Air and Space Museum or Natural History museum (Depending on their personalities) are normally big hits. Another one that is interesting (But not free) is the Spy Museum... kids would find large parts of this boring, but it does have some A/C Ducts and such for them to climb in and has some fun spy gadgets in the giftshop. This is a few blocks from Ford's theater, but can't remember the name of the nearby metro stop.

Other sites of interest:
Ford's Theater: This is where Lincoln was shot, they do regular tours throughout the day. It is also right next to a Hard Rock Cafe so is a good stop just before/after lunch. To get there, I'd take the Metro to Navy Memorial (Archives/Navy Memorial stop). See the memorial while you are there then go around the FBI HQ building. Ford's Theater is the opposite corner from where you started.

National Archive: This is (I think) across the street from Navy Memorial (Archives/Navy Memorial Metro stop). This is where the original copy of the Constitution and Declaration of Independence are kept

National Zoo: This has its own metro stop (Woordley Park / Zoo -- or something like that on the red line). From the stop you have to walk a few blocks up hill, but it isn't too far. They have some Young Panda bears that are very cute. This metro stop also has a number of restaurants around it so you could maybe do the afternoon at the zoo then have dinner by the metro before heading back to the hotel (Or to the monuments at night)

Pentagon City Mall -- If you are the kids like to shop, this is the place to go. 4 story mall with a large food court in the basement. This has its own metro stop (Pentagon City Mall). You can also go outside and get a good look at the Pentagon.

Arlington National Cemetery -- In addition to the national cemetery this site has Robert E. Lee's house, the JFK Memorial and the Tomb of the Unknown soldier. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier conducts the changing of the guard ceremony every 30 minutes. If you have kids old enough to appreciate the ceremony, they do an amazing job. Metro stop is (I think) called "Arlington Cemetery" there is nowhere to eat around this point, but it is only 1-2 Metro stops from Pentagon City Mall, so you can go there after the cemetery to eat and explore

As I said, there is LOTS to do in DC (not counting trips to Baltimore, etc). This is a good week or more worth of adventuring, so hopefully that is enough for you. You will also find plenty of places along the way to these locations that you might want to stop in and see.

Get the Day pass metro cards for everyone in your group. They are $6 for unlimited rides all day. If you are going to use the metro for more than a single round trip they are normally more cost effective.

Another piece of general advice -- contact your congressman's office in advance. A lot of times they will be able to set up a small group or personalized tour of the capital building and/or White House both of which are currently off limits without an escort.

Have fun in DC!

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What are your best tips for traveling with a toddler?

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all_my_arm

We are going to Cedar point this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and to the Toledo Zoo on Monday. The drive down to CP is about 5 hours from home. We will have two toddlers at Cedar Point along with four adults and two teenagers.

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What fun - lol; planning the drive around nap or sleep time is always a great idea. However, if that is not possible, try allowing everyone in the car to pick some songs to hear. The teenagers will be able to tollerate the toddler songs if they know they will get to hear something they want (within reason). Picture books, paper and pen, road games - car colors, snacks, lots of stops and some of their favorite toys are some things that have helped me. As a last resort, if you don't have any, find a friend or family member that is willing to let you borrow their travel dvd player and let them watch movies - Babe, Pig in the City is a decent family movie.

Good luck! And remember, family road trips are things that memories are made from. Think Vacation and RV - lol

What are your best tips for traveling with a toddler?

all_my_arm

We are going to Cedar point this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, and to the Toledo Zoo on Monday. The drive down to CP is about 5 hours from home. We will have two toddlers at Cedar Point along with four adults and two teenagers.

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When we travel with my brother (Hes 3) and its on long trips we always bring lots of back up plans. Here are some of the basics..

Coloring Books
Favorite Toys
Portable Dvd player
Children Cds
Snacks, Bottles, etc.


My brother hates long trips but as long as we keep him well entertained he normally doesnt give us a problem. The dvd player is always last resort, if everything else fails. Sometimes if we are lucky he'll take a nap and relief us of the annoying songs we have to listen to.. Thank god for Ipods ;)

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Considering selling my Xbox 360?

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Miles Jame

Well, here's the thing, in 2013 I haven't touched my Xbox, And I'm wondering if I should sell it, I have a lot of things which should value at a good price, I already have a PS3 and a Samsung Galaxy S II. The reason I want to sell it is because, I want an iPhone 5/Samsung Galaxy S III or a Samsung Galaxy Note II or, a new Laptop. But I'm afraid If I sell it, I might miss it. So what should I do

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Sounds like you are a little kid with a lot of tech gadgets at hand huh? Just kidding. Anyway, if you seriously consider selling your Xbox, which I think you should, given you already have a PS3, you might want to have a look at this site. It helps me sell my laptop at a really good price. Hope it helps

Have Seniors seen the latest new car gadget?

cal lettuc

It is a vacuum cleaner in the back seat of minivans:

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/cars/2013/03/26/honda-odyssey-vacuum-cleaner-honda-vac-new-york-auto-show/2022873/

Is that cool or what? Would have liked it when the kids were small....

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I saw a bit on it on TV last night. First time I've seen it. I think the idea is terrific, but I wonder if it is a bother to empty, or may clog or breakdown easily. I know it would sure be easier then dragging my vacuum, or using those at the car wash.

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What some good games and events for 6 years old and younger?

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holy_warri

Our group are hosting a Spring Fling Festival for children under 6 years old. It'll be at daycare center and we want to plan some games and activities for little kids to do. What's some event we could do and that are not expensive?

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Hmm you can put some really long paper on the wall and let the kids to paint on it
Or you can get them some toys.... They're kids

What are some creative games and activities for children under 6 year old?

holy_warri

Our group are hosting a Spring Festival for children under 6 years old. It'll be at daycare center and we want to plan some games and activities for little kids to do. What's some event we could do and that are not expensive? Our theme involved something with nature. Any ideas?

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make giant butterflies! :) I done this with the children who I worked with in reception class of a school and they loved it. We found the instructions online, unfortunately I'm not able to find and link it to you as I don't have a laptop atm, just my mobile.. But the basics of it are that you get lots of news paper, put a few sheets together, then fold into triangles for wings, then staple up one side and leave the other open, repeat with a second wing, and do the same for the body but in a roll shape, remember to leave one side un stapled. You can then get the children involved scrunching up lots of news paper balls which they can then stuff the butterfly wings and body with, once that's completed you staple up the other sides. The children then can paint and decorate the pieces. Leave to dry then assemble the parts. :) you could also make paper flowers using sticks (you could even do a nature trail and get the children to identify flowers and plants on an activity sheet for inspiration, and collect twigs on the way) and use coloured tissue which can be cut into circles, fold into a semi circle then fold again, then creatively chop around the edges (crinkle scissors are good for this) make very small cut at the point of the folded circle, and finally feed the stick or twig in the hole, and tie the in place flower with glittery string or glue it. You can also do baking, make chocolate birds nests out of shreaded wheat and melted chocolate and get some little toy easter chicks or mini choc eggs to place in them. Of course you need to take account of any dietry requirements of the children. :)

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What are the best rides, shows and attractions at Disneyland, Anaheim?

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Q. Im 13 and am visiting Disneyland, Anheim for the first time in early May, 2011. We will be there probably from just after open to just beofre close. I was just wondering in your opinion what are the best rides, shows and attractions there? And is California Park good?

Thank you for all your answers!

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if you like fast rides forsure go on space mountain, it is sooo much fun one of the bests.
thunder mountain is one of my favorite rides as well. (its a rollercoaster type ride) and the log ride.
alot of people like the madderhorn, not one of my favorites. its really crazy like whip lash , super short and long lines. and always seems to break down.

for attraction type rides pirates of the carribean, the haunted mansion, indian jones, jungle cruise, the finding nemo ride, space tours are all really cool.

for little kiddy rides, the alice and wounderland ride is one of my favs. also winnie the pooh ride, peter pan, story book land are all really good too. I cant think of alot of little kid ones cause I dont really go on them, but if you think of your favorite disney movie Im sure they have a ride for it.

also they have this really cool thing my the space mountain ride thats called disney inventions or something its a attraction thats in the big spinny building anyway its like this super amazing future house thats totally coool and has all these other cool future things. definatly go in that !!!


In my opinion I like california adventure alot more than disney, its alot less "kiddy"
its really cool because they have different parts of it and each part is a different part of california.
they have "paradise pier" which is like totally southern california beachy type area which is awsome and they have a couple roller coasters and arcade games and stuff
they also have like a northern california area thats more woods like that has the bear rapids which is super fun but prepar to get soaked ! and they have hiking trails over in that part too.
then they have a plane area which has a ride called soaring over california which you HAVE to go on its so coool, it feels like you or soarung over california.
and they have a really cute part of california adventure which is "bugs land" which is a bugs life themed area and its adorbaleee ! they have cute little kiddy rides that are cutee and fun and its decoriated AMAZING !
they also have a winery area which is cool for parents
and my FAVE part of california adventure is hollywood where they have a bunch of cool shows and the tower of terror rides which is one of the best rides !!!
and the hollywood part actually looks totally like hollywood and great for taking pictures
they have a really good roller coaster in paradise pier called :"screamin" which is sooo fun and fast !!
and they have a tortilla factory that you gotta go in cause they give you fresh baked tortillas samples and they have a bread factory too wear you can get bread samples.
hmm there are like so many cool things in california adventure.
they have a ride thats toy story and you play games while your on the ride and its really cooool.
and at night they have this AMAZING show called world of color and its at night and its superr coool.




they're alot of fun things to do there,
I suggest if you are going to both parks go to california adventure first cause it closes early
then head to disney which is open later.
and if you are looking for a good place for lunch or dinner they have a rainforest cafe in downtown disney which is super cool.
and they have really good pizza at both disney and california adventure.

there is probably a million things I forgot, but thats just some stuff
you will have such a good time ! have fun :D

What film do you think will win Best Picture at the 2011 Oscars?

Black Swan?
Winter's Bone?
Toy Story 3?
The Social Network?
The King's Speech?
The Fighter?
The Kids are All Right?
Inception?
127 Hours?
or True Grit?
Who do you think should win and who will win?

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I think either the King's Speech or the Social Network will win.
But I want either Black Swan or True Grit to win.

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How to potty train a boy when daddy works all the time?

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Q. I have a 2 year old that I really need to start potty training. It is much easier with a girl. LoL I am wondering what is the best way to potty train my son since his dad is always busy?

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Being a former preschool teacher and home childcare provider, I have potty trained MANY children and dozens of little boys..... There are lots of articles on the subject - but here is my personal experience:

1) A man does NOT have to be the one to teach a boy...Besides you are better off having small boys who are just learning - to SIT on the toilet and hold their "privates" facing down into the toilet, as opposed to standing. They can learn standing later after they are fully potty trained.

2) It is important for YOU to be relaxed about this whole thing. Learning to use the toilet is a natural transition stage in a child's life and shouldn't be rushed. When the parent is anxious... so will the child be.

3) There are exceptions to every rule (both of my own children were potty trained before their 2nd birthdays) -- But this is not the norm. Most toddlers begin to naturally lean towards using the potty between 2 1/2 yrs to 3yrs. And on the other end -- there are children who are still not potty trained at 3 1/2- 4.

4) The bottom line is that when a child is READY to be potty trained, my experience has been that it has NEVER taken longer than 3 days - week -- TOPS!!!! HONESTLY!!!

---- HOWEVER ---- and this is HUGE..... When a child is rushed to be potty trained before they are ready... it can take several months.... 'causing undue stress and anxiety on both child and parent..... AND... in many cases these children go on to have many more accidents than those who were not rushed.

I have seen it time and time again... a child going from adamantly refusing to use the toilet.... to one week later doing a complete about face and being totally potty trained in a matter of days.

5) The best time to begin potty training is to take your cue from the child.... When they show an interest in sitting on the toilet... or when they are "fed-up" wearing diapers... START.

6) Give them an INCENTIVE to use the potty.... something like "stickers" everytime they go.... and then give them a sticker to wear -- and another one on a chart. When they earn so many stickers -- they get a reward (try not to use candy...)

7) Give them a really great reward when they are fully potty-trained (Fully = wearing underwear.. and staying dry through the night on a regular basis) -- A really great reward for our children was a new bike. Make it something THE CHILD wants.... could be a movie, a toy, whatever... The idea is that they will be self-motivated to do it.

8) DON'T BELITTLE, SCOLD, YELL, COMPARE TO OTHER SIBLINGS OR OTHER KIDS, etc.... Some children are afraid of the toilet.. Use positive reinforcement only. -- And comparing is another way of belittling or humiliation.

9) Make the bathroom a fun place... with pictures, singing songs, whatever.... Put a photo or picture of something that interests your child at eye level across from the toilet.

10) Once you have started the potty training... Do "potty prompts" every 1/2 hr.... IE... every 1/2 hr ask if they have to go, & physically take them there if they have been dry for an hour -- even if they say they don't need to. Young children sometimes do not recognize the sensation of "having to go" -- and it is amazing when you put them on the toilet and they get surprised because the pee-pee comes out.

****** PULL-UPS ********

This is such a tough area..... But based on my experience again... When a child is started on potty training on their timing -- no parent should have to purchase more than one box of pull-ups.

Pull-ups are GREAT and BAD.... We all know the "great" reasons... But here are the "not-so-great" aspects....

They are way more expensive than diapers -- so if you start using them too early... it is going to cost you a lot. They have a tendancy to leak out the sides... ruining clothes, furniture, etc... They definitely are not designed to hold BMs... and kids at this age have larger BMs . -- Pull-ups have "stay dry" linings so that many times, children will runaround with a full pull-up and not feel a need to be changed.

What I have found works with pull-ups is to start using them when a child has begun to "tell you" that they need to go -- OR -- at the very least they are holding it naturally until you prompt them to go....

.... And for the child who wants to wear pull-ups because they are sick of diapers, and pull-ups are cute but they aren't at all interested in the potty...... USE THIS AS AN INCENTIVE.... Say, "Okay Johnny... Pull-ups are for big boys who are trying to use the potty.... If you will at least try.... Then you can wear pull-ups" (etc.)

Once you put them in pull-ups.... DO NOT change them like they were diapers.... (unless you have to).... treat them like underwear.

What really works for most kids is when they are home with you for the day (and "they" are ready for potty training) -- let them wear underwear..... If they have an accident... Most children immediately feel the sensation of wetness and do not like it and will run to the bathroom -- or at least tell you. This feeling quickly teaches them to recognize the sensation of having to go.... Of course you will have to deal with the mess... But if you are okay with that.... then most parents I have dealt with have found this worked for them -- and many times a student of mine has gone home on a Friday wearing pull-ups and by Monday they are in underwear.

My final word of advice on this is, once again.... RELAX -- This can be -- or actually -- SHOULD BE a fun and rewarding transition.... not one full of strife.

... Oh... one other thing... about the standing.... Little boys love to watch their Dads pee (let him)... But Mom's make the best teachers because we teach them to wipe themselves, wipe around the rim, put the seat down AND wash their hands! These are lifelong lessons that go a long way.... And their future wives will thank you!!! *LOL*

Would a lot of bending over, reaching on top of shelves, and turning cause someone to loose their baby?

adalia

I am 13+ weeks pregnant. I have a toddler at home and a husband with a broken ankle. I have been doing a lot of activities and it scares me a lot. Can I cause myself another miscarriage? I have also had some pains and cramps to come and go around my abdomen when I bend. I am the only one in the house that can reach for things, pick up the toys, cook, and give my baby a bath.

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LOL do not listen to Nicole.. she has NO idea what she is talking about. scrubbing floors will not cause a miscarriage. I cannot stand when people answer questions with answers that are so wrong.. listen to the girls who know what they are talking about.. NONE of that will cause a miscarriage. its normal everyday activities.. its not like you are out building houses and lifting tons of lumber and chopping wood with an ax everyday.. you are doing normal things anyone does.

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Anyone know where to buy an electronic talking alphabet poster?

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Philipp

For a toddler to learn vocabulary and recognize letters. Listen to the question and press the corresponding letters and pictures (they have touch sensitive pads) on the poster and get a positive or negative confirmation. I have it in Russian, but would like to have it in other languages. The bar code number is 6925108700888 and it's made in China.

Answer
toys r us any were that sells toys

What are some good learning toys to buy a toddler for Christmas?

lysistrata

My son is 18 months old and I am not sure what to get him other than what I already have. I wanted to get him something specifically aimed at learning, not just fun time.

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It may sound weird, but at this age - EVERYTHING is a learning toy. Your child will be able to learn from anything. Kids are sponges at this age and absorb everything from how something feels, to the noise it makes, to the way it moves, etc.

My son always loved things with wheels. He would flip cars over just to play with the wheels - especially ones that you could pull back, and then they'd go forward on their own. You could see the excitement in his face when he figured out how to do this on his own. =)

I've read articles that said constantly giving your baby toys that are teaching, and learning things can actually be detrimental. They say it limits a child's imagination. If a toy is telling your child that something is a bear.. then it's a bear. Nothing more. It's not a magical bear with super powers.. or a bear that loves to eat vanilla pudding.. it's just a bear.

My son does have some learning toys, but I've found he doesn't like them that much. (He likes cause and effect toys like keyboards/pianos.. those pop a shape things, etc where you have to do something to make something happen)

Here's a list of the top 5 educational toddler toys :

http://toys.about.com/od/learningtoysbyage/tp/learningtots.htm


*monkey*

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which period of time are those toy houses for Christmas ornament?

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hwijin

when you go to shops for Christment decoration, you see those toy houses that lit up. they are so beautiful. They look like those houses are made out of wood, rather than cement. Those are like post office, police station, kids are riding skate, etc. Which century are they from? 19th ? 18th? Thanks.

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"Hot cockles" was a popular game at Christmas in medieval times. It was a game in which the other players took turns striking the blindfolded player, who had to guess the name of the person delivering each blow. "Hot cockles" was still a Christmas pastime until the Victorian era.

"White Christmas" (1954), starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye, was the first movie to be made in Vista Vision, a deep-focus process.

"The Nutcracker" is the name for the ballet performed around Christmas time each year. "The Nutcracker Suite" is the title of the music Tchaikovsky wrote.

"Wassail" comes from the Old Norse "ves heill"--to be of good health. This evolved into the tradition of visiting neighbors on Christmas Eve and drinking to their health.

A Christmas club, a savings account in which a person deposits a fixed amount of money regularly to be used at Christmas for shopping, came about around 1905.

What is the best toy you ever bought your toddler?

twinsmama0

I am looking for toys for my soon to be 2 year old twins. They don' t play with very many things and I was wondering if any mom's or dad's have any suggestions.
Sorry - they are b/g twins. I should have said that.

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Well, I'll write this for both boys & girls...and assume they share. All of these are really fun and have occupied my kids or my friend's kids for a while.

Wheely Bugs - These are adorable soft ride on toys. They are a huge hit with kids 2+ years old. Gender neutral ones are the bee and cow.
http://www.babyearth.com/prince-lionheart-wheely-bug-small.html

Busy Go & Grow Giraffe - Another ride on toy that is a great option for toddlers.
http://www.babyearth.com/playskool-busy-go-grow-giraffe.html

Monte Carlo Car - One more ride on option. This is the ultra-sporty car for a boy and the same car for a girl but it's pink with flowers.
BOYhttp://www.babyearth.com/lc-creations-ride-on-monte-carlo-car.html
GIRLhttp://www.babyearth.com/lc-creations-ride-on-flower-car.html

Mega Maze - My kids love to play in this and they really use their imaginations. It's great if you have room for it. Toy says for ages 3+ but smaller kids can play with it too.
http://www.babyearth.com/active-edge-mega-maze.html

Monster Bowling! This is a great toy for twins because they can take turns and play with it together. It's plush so it's pretty safe too. Kids think these little monsters are very funny.
http://www.babyearth.com/melissa-doug-monster-bowling.html

Best of luck!

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What are some toys that kids of all ages can play with?

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What are some toys that kids ages 6-12 can play with together? There is also a 1 1/2 year old. Preferably something that can be played with outside and at least 4 or 5 kids can play with at a time or take turns playing. Something the 1 1/2 year old would enjoy too if you can possibly think of anything to fit with that age. We are already buying a slipping slide and sand toys. Does anyone else have any suggestions? Something that isn't very expensive either. Thanks.

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these are things my kids play with and they are a girl 6 and boy 3.

soccer ball

jr football or foam one might be better

Frisbee

a rubber ball for playing kick ball with bases. you can make ur own bases and the dollar tree did carry them

jump ropes

kid size rakes

plastic t ball

paint, lots of paint and boxes or posters are 2 for a dollar at $ tree
Spray paint a big huge box, let them i mean, and make a play house outta it.

How bout a tent? If not that, they could make a fort using kit chairs and blankets and sheets and stuff

if you have a table, uno and other games without tiny pieces might be good. My daughter loves uno!

horse shoes is fun too, they make them mobile kinds so you can bring them in when your done with them

kites are a $ at the $ tree too

who doesnt like bubbles or bubble blowers? You can get an awesome bubble blower at wal mart for not too much like 10 or 15 dollars and its GREAT LOADS OF FUN

potting soil and seeds is fun too

dont forget the boom box, gotta have tunes outside right?

I hope this helps it was just off the top of my head!

Where is the best place to buy kids toys?

Elinor Gun

I am buying for a varitey of ages (1, 2, 4, 5 and 9), and want to get good prices too. Suggestions on national chain stores with good selection and good prices would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Shop around on line first. That way you can check prices in the comfort of your own home.

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Can a three years old boy ride kids car?

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Stella

My little nephew is going to have his third birthday and he wants a kids ride-on car. Is it safe enough for such a little boy drive this kind of toy car?

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Just check the age restrictions on it. I believe it is 3 and up so yes. They really don't go that fast, and an adult should always be around them watching just in case something happens.

Has your kids toys ever went off by themselves?

Q. I'm a little parnoid because the house we lived in before was haunted for those who believe me. Now were living in a apartment & this 1 particular toy(riding toy) keeps going off during the night by itself. How could this happen? AND has your kids toys ever done the same thing?

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Oh yes this has happened a lot. Very creepy.

But there are a few reasons for this.

My son got a remote control air plane when he was little. It was preschool type toy and he would hold the controls like a steering wheel and drive the plane around the house.

We noticed sometimes while watching tv the airplane would make noises when no one was near it. It would beep, wheels would turn & so on. Other times the tv would flicker too or get static on it.

Turned out that the remote for the airplane and our tv remote were on the same what is it called frequency. My husband discovered this himself. He's an electronic engineer.

Another time in our old house during the middle of the night we'd hear a preschool Mr. Potato head game going off by itself. We'd hear out of the blue "Opps, I lost all my parts can you help me?" lol Drove us crazy! The toy didn't have an off button & would time out making itself go to sleep. It would go on & off by itself often. At first thought it was our dog or even our daughter sneaking out at night bumping it. But we'd put it on top of the tv stand out of reach and it would still do it!

My daughter loaned the toy to our neighbor one weekend. Late one night around 11pm our neighbor knocked on the door in his robe. He looked tired and had the game saying it would shut up. lol

Turns out it was the batteries were low. We found replacing them more often when the screen dimmed it stopped doing it.

We've had other toys too that do this. Toys that light up and play music are creepy. We had a stuffed bear that would start to play Twinkle Twinkle little star on it's own.

I do believe in haunted houses. I grew up in Columbus, MS. I saw it profile on tv a few years ago as one of the most "Haunted towns in MS." Dateline or Primetime profiled it. I grew up being one of the kids in the victorian houses for tour groups. We'd make butter, decorate a christmas tree, sew and stuff like that while tour groups walked by.

All the homes in the area were haunted. My best friend & I often changed clothes in a room where a baby had died. You would see the form of the baby on the feather bed. The maid would fix the bed before tours and sometimes while standing there changing we'd see the form appear by itself. It was a high bed so we thought maybe something was pulling on it from under it but that never happened.

I grew up in an area where part of civil war took place. Ditches were dug all through out neighborhood. They were ditches the soldiers would hid behind while they fought against the north. Plus many indians died in the area too. We had a famous trial near us & as you walked through the woods trees marked in red paint were where indians had been buried. Very creep.

My 14yr old says we have ghosts in the house. We have an old piano from the mid 1800s. My daughter says she often sees a little girl around 10 sitting near it at night. The idea scares me to death. lol

I've often smelled and felt my grandfather's presence. I smell Old Spice & Peppermints.

Now I don't believe ghost can move things or touch things. Ghosts are mentioned in the bible after Jesus dies and he is seen in ghost form. http://www.jesusreligion.com/ghosts_bible.html Ghosts are more the spirit that moves our human body. We pass easily from Heaven to Earth.

My brother in law is a Baptist pastor and we've often spoke on this subject.

Demons are the ones who attack, move things and throw things. Demons, I believe are after the spirits who belong to God. Demons can trap the spirits. Demons also want to attack us and use us to attack others.

you can't believe in the good with out believing in the bad

Edit - "I do believe in ghosts but they don't play with little kid toys, that's just silly. " - very true. It is more the engery not ghosts can't touch things but their energy can.

I watched a tv show that showed a demonologist talking to a ghost child who was trapped by a demon. They tested the power of the little girl to make sure she wasn't a demon. she was asked to turn and move the flashlight which she didn't. Then she was asked dim it which she did.

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What 90s movie has these kids who find real dinosaurs but are the size of little toys?

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Katrina M

I don't know how to describe it but they are real dinosaurs, but are really little and these kids keep them. I know it was made in the early nineties cause I remember watching it as a child.

Anything will help!

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Prehysteria! (1993)

What are some movies that high school kids today feel are "classics?"?

Kathleen

I'm trying to write a lesson plan where I'll have kids score short clips from movies/tv shows. I'm trying to choose things that they'll identify with- either things that are popular now, or things that they will consider "classics" the way that I consider the movie Clueless or Mean Girls or the TV show Hey! Arnold classics. Any suggestions that will speak to kids ages 13-18 today would be great!

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Definetely Mean Girls, home alone, scream, bring it on, she's the man, 10 things i hate about you, karate kid, the notebook, john tucker must die, napolean dynamite, 21 jump street, coach carter, harry potter, men in black, or any Disney movies such as lion king, toy story, finding nemo, monsters inc, incredibles, beauty and the beast, up, ratatouille, etc.
For classic tv shows, those from the late 90s to mid 00s like catdog, fresh prince of bel-air, friends, loony tunes, the muppets, rugrats, lizzy maguire, spongebob squarepants, drake and josh, lilo & stich, johnny bravo, fairly odd parents, teenage mutant ninja turtles, power rangers, angry beavers, wild thornberrys

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Any tips on travelling with a toddler on long flights?

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Socrates

I have a long journey planned on my next vacation with my 1.5 year old. A fourteen hour flight followed by layover and then a 6-7 hour. We did not opt for an exclusive seat for him either. Any tips?

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Here are a couple of tips from our own experience:

1. most importantly: call the airline and try to get a bassinette, and at least one seat next to it(that's the crib that attaches to the wall in front of the bulk head seats). the bassinette itself will probably be too small for your child to actually sleep in, but will hold all the extra stuff that comes along with a toddler. moreover, the extra leg room will give your toddler more space to play that is NOT your lap or the aisle...
note: bulk head seats are usually booked first because there's more leg room there, but parents with infants on-lap (younger than 2 years) have priority to these seats on most airlines. if you can't book the seat in advance, don't dispair - you can still get it upon check in: come in early and insist on it!
2. try to keep the child's routine as close to normal as possible. keep meal times and nap times as close as you can to your "home time". bring small packs of favorite foods and snacks with you, as plane food is not likely to top your kids list... you can heat up baby food by putting the container in a small cup filled with a half-inch to an inch of boiling water and stirring the contents. "Gerber" containers fit perfectly, or you could use the small, round, 4-oz disposable plastic containers (like "Glad" or such) which also fit in the coffee cups provided on airplanes.
3. of course, if your child has a favorite toy, stuffed animal, blankie etc., have it with you on board.
4. get a bunch of new, real-cheap little toys that you wouldn't mind losing / throwing away by the end of the trip. introduce a new one every hour or so -- it'll buy you precious time! i'd put under this category also some little arts & crafts items, like stickers and crayons.
5. have at least two full changes of baby clothes and lots of extra diapers with you, as well as a small "baby-bath travel kit", just in case your layover gets extended, your suitecases go astray, and so on... i'd also take an extra shirt for mom and dad, for any unfortunate accidents.
6. on the plane, don't be shy - let baby run up and down the isles. fighting it won't help anyway, and the excersize is good for you both ;-) plus, the more energy they spend, the more likely they are to fall asleep at some point...
7. talk to your pediatritian about baby-safe antihistamines - a small dosage may be all the help baby needs to get drowsy and sleep better when they're already over-tired, but the strange environment won't let them fall asleep...
8. take a deep breath, and remind yourself that, as hard as this one day may be, it's only one day of travel, and it, too, shall pass!

good luck! :)

how can i stop my kitten climbing the christmas tree?

nfang74

I have a 8 weeks old kitten, very playful. She has been climbing the christmas tree all the way to the top and broken 4-5 ornaments already. I took her down, spanked her and told her but this doesn't work so far. And now, she sees this whole action as a "play" for her. She would run to the tree, climbed it and waited for me or my kids to yell at her and took her down.

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My cat used to do the dame thing. We got a spray bottle and I would dowse her everytime she got near the tree. Now that she has kittens, they like to play with the bulbs. I did the same thing with them. Cats can't stand the pray bottle, so when they see it, they run. Now when they go near it, they only lay under it.

You can't spank cats, like you can a dog. A dog sees it as punishment, especially when the "pack leader" does it. But when you do it to a cat, she sees the "petter" playing. Cats are so stubborn, that's why people think they're stupid. Cats CHOOSE what they want to learn. And the way you have to reach into the tree looks more like play time, then punishment.

So get the spray bottle and squirt her, at least, until she's out of the tree. And when she gets near it, squirt her again. She won't like the water, so she'll eventually get the hint. You could also take a toy that could hang and tie it onto something on the opposite side of the room. That way, she'll be distracted by the new dangling toy, and not worry about the tree.

Caging your cat will only tell her that when she wants to play, she's going to be caged. Animals can't comprehend ''you can play with this, but not that''. If they want to play with something, and they get caged, they'll stop playing.

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How do you stop the housework getting overwhelming?

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Q. The chores seem to be piling up non-stop!! i have 4 kids and a busy lifestyle, which I love and wouldn't trade for anything - but just cannot seem to get on top of all my housework! The washing is all clean - but the pile is HUGE to fold and put away (6 people, 6 pairs of socks per day x 7 = 42 pairs of socks a week!!! - not to mention all the underwear and other clothes).
Besides that - the general cooking, cleaning, tidying up, and I want to help the kids with homework, do some baking and have some fun and spend time with others...
What ideas for organising the cleaning better? Any tips of perfect chores for kids? (ages 12, 9, 4 and baby). They only make their beds, lay the table, clear the table and pick up their toys is really all they do at the moment... they are good kids and will gladly help out - but how to structure it?
Any ideas of storage or tips on how to keep the toys tidy in the family room? Help, I'm really getting overwhelmed

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I know how you feel. This past summer I had 7 kids plus myself and my husband in our home. One of them was terminally ill on a vent that required alot of care (my daughter may she rest in peace 9-3-07) The ages of the kids were at the time 17-15-14-13-12-7-1(the 14yr old and 1 yr old are here full time, 17-15-13yr old my sisters kids, 12yr old my husbands ex gf's son, 7yr old is my sd)

Anyhow the older ones basically cleaned up after themselves. Rule in my house you arent playing with it or using it and its on the floor it goes in the trash. Took my SD 2 times of having her things thrown away before she knew I ment business. I did NOT ask any of them to help me with my son (1) They all put away their own clothing and my SD has been doing this since she turned 5. They all had to maintain their rooms and that includes DUSTING and Vacuuming. As for the main living area as with most moms before I went to bed it was picked up, twice a week doesnt take me no time to go through and dust. The bathrooms maintained daily after my own shower and they ALL knew to clean up after themselves.

As for laundry..Holy buckets! At first I was going to stick with the "one day a week" which I did when all the other kids were not here and it was just myself, my husband, daughter and son. Well that didnt work I was doing laundry all day. And I folded as they came out of the dryer. So instead I did a load a day and it wasnt so bad on me. We also had baskets in each room and in some rooms we had 2 baskets one for socks/underware the other clothing. Even now my husband and I have 2 baskets in our room and one in the laundry room and my sons room.I'll be honest though I was so glad when everyone left I could finally relax!

The meal prep was also something else as i was use to cooking for 3 I was now cooking for 10! Dinner was at a set time they were to be here for it (17yr old and husband worked so came in later) if they were not here they were to fend for themselves when they came in. Dinner dishes was the LAST dishes I did for the day, again anything used after dinner they had to wash and put up themselves. When it came to grocery shopping and putting stuff away my husband said "if you plan on eating any of this help put it away" even at age 5 my SD could put up the fruits, carry cans to the pantry, knew where everything went so she could help sort. And she'd always say "I did such a good job didnt I" and I'd respond "Yes you did ty for your help" and she was proud of herself

My SD's mom thought it was a bit "concentration camp" but then again her house is a mess. But it worked for us and next summer when everyone is here again and a yr older they will help again. I started doing my own laundry at age 9 I remember it fondly made me feel "grown up" your oldest is 12 and I think with a little time devoted by you he/she can do their own laundry as well as help with the meals. Dust the living room and vacuum.

Also where is your husband in all this? Mine works 60 hrs a week but is more then willing to help out when we have the "herd" here and now that its just down to the 3 of us he still helps me out. As for storage my sons toys and he has a TON of them are in baskets large wicker baskets or a Toybox with sliding doors. They are thrown all over within 20 minutes of him being awake at naptime I pick them up, when he wakes they are again all over, at bedtime he helps me pick them up and he's only 16 months old! My SD who is now 7 does the same thing so I started to "rotate" her toys she doesnt miss them she hardly played with any of them just the same ones over and over and thats helped with the mess up in her room. With my son if he doesnt play with something "out of sight is out of mind" get the idea?

All I can say is do not try to do it all in one or two days. Do a little every day and it wont be so overwhelming

How do I get my 9 year old daughter to stop whinning?

teal_eyed_

My daughter whines about everything! She hates her little sister this is to be exspected. But she wants me to give give give and does nothing in return atleast not without whinning about it. She is at the age that I feel she should start earning things. She is driving me insane help me someone!

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A 'no-whining jar'. Give her a jar filled with dimes or pennies. Keep an empty jar in your house. Every time she whines, she has to put a coin into the empty jar. If she goes a day without whining, you give the coin(s) back to her. After a few weeks with no whining, you let her keep the coins.

A sticker chart. Get a half posterboard and make a grid. Every day she doesn't whine, give her a gold star sticker. After she fills up the grid, she gets a prize. (A toy, candy, etc.)

I just made those up off the top of my head so you can tweak them, but kids always love doing things if there's a reward or some competition involved.

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Are these good fortunes? For paper fortune tellers (aka cootie catchers) for adults and kids?

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Cant

You will be bold next year
Help your friend this week
Your smile speaks volumes
Raid your fridge tonight!
Hold your nose!
Boys will be boys
You will write a hit song
You love chocolate!
remember the little people
u will see and old friend soon
watch your step
try to see as much of the world as you can
you will have 10 kids
twins are all around you!
hold someones hand
You have successfu dreams
Help is always just around the corner
Green is the new black
Haste makes waste
When you talk people listen
Pink is your favorite color today
You have a unique talent
Help a STRONG person
A uniform is in your future
Clear eyes equal clear skies
You will ride a horse this year
Lucky numbers: 3,6,9,12,15,18
You will wear a hat this week
Shake someones hand
Read a long book soon
Think about your future...laugh about your past
You will get a new gadget soon!
You will meet a famous guy.
snowy days are cold BUT beautiful
you will get a lucky break on a test
red is your color
hug the person to your right
your health is your priority
you will be a youtube phenomena
you will see a crop circle
Mambo with your mama
geniuses are born AND made
wear clean socks!
hold the door open for an old lady
white is the color of purity
you have an infectious....laugh!
peoepelple---people learn from mistakes!
winks are as warm as hugs
stop at red lights
wave at the next car with kids in it!
it's clear you are a winner
you will get a lucky break on a test
chinese fire drill at the next safe intersection!
good things come in small packages
wear blue tomorrow
hug your friend today
eat something special today
stand tall tomorrow
call someone dear to you
Smile. You earned it!
Your nose will grow.
Your favorite PJ's will get a hole =-(
You will travel soon
A gift will come your way
Hop on one foot
wild hearts can't be broken
blue is your color today
you have a great eye
you will have 10 cars in your lifetime
you will eat less than you thought
your signature will be worth something someday.
Your next car will be electric.
You will have 10 kids
You will be attacked by a giant banana
Lucky numbers 2,4,6,8,10,12.
you will go blonde
Remember this date 12-22-2012
you heal quickly
you will make a great discovery
you will try a new food
An apple a day keeps the Dr. away
You will be class president
You will have a tea party with Bigfoot!
Watch where you step!
You will start the next jeans trend.
Nobody likes a tattle tale =-(
You will invent something great
You will host many events
Sunshine is ahead
You win contests!
You beleive in yourself.
High five the next guy you see.
"No" is a complete sentence.
A penny saved is a penny earned
You will tan easily

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Yeah, I guess so.

2002 Spiderman vs. 2012 Spiderman?

numbaonest

I saw the new one last night. To be honest, it was good and Andrew Garfield did a great job, but I still prefer the 2002 movie and overall I prefer Tobey Maguire. Some things I didn't like about the new one:
1. I thought Garfield was good, but wasn't nerdy enough. they didn't portray him as a very "nerdy" kid like Peter Parker is
2. For some reason, it really bothered me that the new Spiderman used home made spiderweb launchers on his wrists instead of it coming right out of him like the original ones. My dad says that in the normal comic books, he used webbing gadgets (I don't believe that's true) but to me it kinda made this spiderman less "spidier"
3. I thought Tobey Maguire was more of a "super hero" and had more "superhuman strength" and stuff like that. I mean, come on, when you get shot in the leg and are a super hero, that shit's supposed to tickle you
4. last but not least, I didn't really like the new outfit too much. I thought the old one was better

In conclusion, I thought Garfield was good and the movie was entertaining. i thought the story line was pretty good and the villain was ok. I still think Tobey played a much better Peter Parker even though Garfield is a hell of an actor

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I agree with pretty much everything you said. The new one was really good, and will go down as one of my favorites, but the 2002 version is what I grew up with and it would have been really hard to top it

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Can anyone give me some American based toy companies that are not linked with lead poisoning?

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LilyBug

I have a 6 month old daughter and I am getting concerned with all the recalls in infant/toddler/children's toys. If you also have any great ideas about bottles and so forth. Much would be greatly appreciated.

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Melissa and Doug . . . . AWESOME toys that are made in America and can be found at Toys R Us. Their products are also high quality and usually wooden (as opposed to plastic). They also focus on educational value as opposed to TV character association.

Quote from their site:
"Additionally, we specifically test our paints and coatings very frequently, to be sure our toys meet or exceed government recommendations limiting heavy metals and lead in children’s items. We have cabinets full of thousands of passing test reports, and these passing results have been verified by 3rd party independently accredited testing laboratories, considered by many to be the best scientific laboratories in the world."

Their site: http://www.melissaanddoug.com/

I have to create an educational toy for toddlers(2&3yrs), Can u help?

Grace

I have to design and construct an educational toy for toddlers. I need some assistance please. It must be age appropriate, durability, concept development, attractiveness, and safety. Must use all senses!!!

PLEASE TELL ME YOU CAN ASSIST OR GUIDE ME IN THE RIGHT DIRECTIONS!

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well, you can make the super pillow... its a small pillow that they can play with and it comes with a little "suck on" toy, it has a button in the middle that they can push to hear a lullaby, and has a lavender smell... just an idea

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Where is the best place to buy kids toys for Christmas?

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michelcree

Where is the best place to buy kids toys for christmas?
I am buying for a varitey of ages (1, 2, 4, 5 and 9), and want to get good prices too. Suggestions on national chain stores with good selection and good prices would be appreciated. Thanks!

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Shop around on line first. That way you can check prices in the comfort of your own home. Good luck and Merry Christmas.

How do I Babysit 4 bratty kids that can't do anything fun like crafts or coloring, playdough?

Kimberly S

How do I babysit 4 bratty kids of the ages 2,4,9,10 years old? All we can do is play with their toys, eat. There is nothing todo, they can't color because they will throw the crayons, we can't do crafts, we can't play with playdough. I just need help!

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Considering you are calling them "bratty kids" I don't think you should be babysitting. I wouldn't let you baby sit my 2 year old daughter.

but if someone is willing to let you babysit then you could get some kids songs 2 year olds really like that. Also if you can manage any sorts of crafts 4 year olds really enjoy making cards and such for there parents. 9 and 10 year olds could play a board game together.

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