Children's electronic toy question...?

chantaghss

Is there a children's toy comparable to a Leapfrog handheld game for kids 9-12. Leapfrogs stop at age 9, my daughter wants one but I don't think it's age appropriate since she's almost 10.?

Answer
The Kurio is a tablet made for kids, it has parental controls but she can download all sorts of applications under your supervision and it would be great for her age. my ten year old sister has one and she loves it.

chore chart for kids?

Q. Can anybody write me a list of chores for young kids from i dunno.. 4-12 once they reach adolesence they should know better haha.. right

Answer
Suggested info is from the following link:

http://housekeeping.about.com/od/chorechart1/a/ageapprchores.htm

Some chores 2-3 year olds can doâ¦

Help make the bed.
Pick up toys and books.
Take laundry to the laundry room.
Help feed pets.
Help wipe up messes.
Dust with socks on their hands.
Mop in areas with help.

Ages 4 and 5
Preschoolers still find helping to be an exciting venture and usually are thrilled when time is taken to teach them new chores. They are ready to do some chores without constant supervision. Rewards at this age are very motivating. A sticker chart that allows you to build up to bigger rewards can be appropriate. For some preschoolers, tying chores to an allowance is a great option and fosters independence in choosing a reward.

Some chores preschoolers can do in addition to the ones aboveâ¦
Clear and set the table.
Dust
Help out in cooking and preparing food.
Carrying and putting away groceries.

Ages 6-8
These school age kids may or may not still have their childlike enthusiasm for completing chores. What they do have, however, is an overwhelming desire to be independent. Parents and caregivers can guide children to become independent in their chores, using chore charts to keep track of their responsibilities both completed and pending.

Some chores that they are capable of in addition to the ones aboveâ¦
Take care of pets.
Vacuum and mop.
Take out trash.
Fold and put away laundry.

Ages 9-12
Children in this preteen age are capable of increasing responsibility where chores are concerned. Keep in mind that many children this age rely on continuity. Find a system that works for your family and do not change it without the input and support of the people it directly affects. Make sure that you factor in rewards and consequences and address those issues with your children. Let them know the consequences of not completing chores, as well as the rewards for fulfilling their responsibilities.

Some Chores preteens are capable of in addition to the ones aboveâ¦
Help wash the car.
Learn to wash dishes.
Help prepare simple meals.
Clean the bathroom.
Rake leaves.
Operate the washer and dryer.

Ages 13-17
Teenagers are developmentally ready to handle almost any chore in the home. At the same time a teenagerâs schedule can sometimes become quite hectic, leaving little time for chores. Make sure that the workload of your teenagers is manageable.

Some chores teenagers are capable of in addition to the ones aboveâ¦
Replace light bulbs and vacuum cleaner bags.
All parts of the laundry.
Wash windows.
Clean out refrigerator and other kitchen appliances.
Prepare meals.
Prepare grocery lists.

Remember that children mature at their own pace and not all kids will be capable of advanced chores at the same age, just as some children may be ready for more difficult chores at a younger age. The most important guidelines are supervision and evaluation of your childâs needs and abilities.

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How expensive is having kids really?

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funnygameg

I am about to have a son in January, I hear everyone yelling all the time how expensive they are but how expensive are they really, when my son is born how much am I looking at spending that first month alone, and by the time he is 1, please some actual figures, or a price range I'm going to take care of him regardless but I am just very curious
How much for a newborn after I've already bought, baby cribs, car seats, and other accessories, I mean just for food, diapers, wipes and everything else disposible
I am going to give my son the world no matter what I am just curious on how much would be maditory to make sure he is taken care of at the very least how much am i looking at spending in his first month of life

Answer
It really depends on brands, if you breastfeed, will you buy used, do you have friends who recently had babies, etc? I have to supplement w/formula b/c I don't have enough milk,buy some stuff used, and have friends who recently had babies. LOL.
*I use Target brand diapers (they work really well, I found). Cost: 11.00 for 112 diapers. We go through about 2 packs a month right now. So, 22.00/month
*Formula. I large can of Target formula is 11.00. It makes 190 oz of formula. (44.00/month) If you exclusively formula feed, it will run roughly a can a week. If you exclusively breast feed, you'll need little or none (ie. a small can for emergencies if you suddenly go on non-compatible medication). If you combo, like me, anywhere in between.
Clothes...I shop at Goodwill and ebay a lot, but also hit the clearance sales and Babiesrus when they have a sale. I spent about 300 dollars on clothes (sizes 0-12 mo) for the year so far (I know I will probably spend another 100-200 or so). That includes a recent shopping spree at babiesrus where I bought about 10 outfits for 75 dollars (yes, I splurged). But, I also got a lot of clothing from two friends who had babies. So, figure anywhere from 200 dollars if you're very lucky and have friends with babies older than yours and you're willing to buy used to 1200 plus if you'll only buy new (Roughly 300 dollars for each size 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12) at, say, target, walmart, babiesrus (cheap brands), to 2000+ if you buy name brands (carters, etc). If you buy super name brands, I have no clue, but, if you can afford that, you probably shouldn't be worried! LOL.
Baby wipes: Buy them at target, in the giant economy box. The brands are basically all the same. It's about 12 dollars for a box of six packages...I go through a package a week, roughly. So, 8/month on wipes.
ASSUMING you have all the non-consumables bought (bottles, furniture, toys, playmats, etc), that should give you a general idea, but don't forget, you will end up buying pacifiers (5 dollars for 2), baby food (no idea yet, but you can make your own pretty easily), toys, etc. And, if you're like me, you'll suddenly discover about a dozen things you can't live without. (swing, gas drops, etc)
Generally, anywhere from 1500 barebones, not including furniture/car seat/diaperbag/etc. to 20,000+ (top of the line)
PS...my baby is 3mos,1wk. Also, do you have medical insurance for the baby? That can be VERY expensive....I've no idea how much; husband is in the military, so our med. is completely paid for.

What are some good chores to give my children weekly?

Meagan

Im a mom and i need help giving my children chores this would be my first time...help!!!

Answer
Well, first a good way to keep track of the chores your children do is to make a chore chart, but first we have to figure out the chores your children will do. They will definitely want an allowance, but I will get to allowances later. I will give you a list of chores, then tell you about allowances later.
What chores can I give my child/children?
Well, since you have two or more children we have to try to make this as equal as possible. Unless one is way younger than the other. Here are chores they should do every day of the week. I like to think during the weekends though that they have a break from chores. Here is a list in a scheduled order. From beginning of the day until the end:

- Each child will wake up and immediately make their beds before going out for breakfast and doing anything else.
(After breakfast and getting ready for school, etc they will then:
- Have them clean up the bathroom and pick up their rooms for clutter on the floor.
They then go to school
After school:
Here are some chores you can split up, so one day one of your children will do them that day and the other the next. Here they are.
- Take out trash
- Do the dishes
- Sweep the kitchen floors
- Wipe the counter tops
- Dust
- Mop
- Feed and care for all the animals (If you have pets)
- Vacuum
- Do the laundry
Now, I was thinking, since you have more than one child I will list Age Appropriate chores for each age group to do
Age 2-3 (Supervision would be required)
- Help make the bed
- Pick up toys around the house
-Help take the laundry to laundry room/area
- Help wipe up messes in kitchen or on the floors
- Help feed pets
Age 4-5
- Help out with cooking and preparing food
- Set table
- Carrying a putting away groceries
- The same things as in the 2-3 age group

Age 6-8 (They may or may not have the same enthusiasm for chores as when they were younger, this might continue as they get even older)
- Fold and put away laundry
- Mop
- Take out trash
- Take care of pets all by themselves
- Same as above

Age 9-12
- Learn to wash dishes
- Rake leaves
- Clean room and bathroom
- Operate the washer and dryer
- Help wash the car or wash it just by themselves

Age 13-18 (They now can probably do any chore around the house)
- Change light bulbs and replace vacuum bag
- Prepare meals
- Prepare grocery lists
- Clean out refrigerator and other kitchen appliances
- Wash windows
- Everything above

What about allowances?

Children start to want allowances, and can probably start giving them an allowance at age 7-9.
As they get older and help out more, you can raise the allowance.
Start out with a weekly allowance...Around 10 dollars a week. When you start giving an allowance. As they get better slowly raise the allowance to 15 and eventually 20 dollars a week. When they are around 16 they will go out and get jobs and you won't have to give as big as an allowance.
I hope this has helped you, and have fun teaching your kids with chores! Good luck!
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How expensive is having kids really?

best toys for kids 9-12 image

funnygameg

I am about to have a son in January, I hear everyone yelling all the time how expensive they are but how expensive are they really, when my son is born how much am I looking at spending that first month alone, and by the time he is 1, please some actual figures, or a price range I'm going to take care of him regardless but I am just very curious
How much for a newborn after I've already bought, baby cribs, car seats, and other accessories, I mean just for food, diapers, wipes and everything else disposible
I am going to give my son the world no matter what I am just curious on how much would be maditory to make sure he is taken care of at the very least how much am i looking at spending in his first month of life

Answer
It really depends on brands, if you breastfeed, will you buy used, do you have friends who recently had babies, etc? I have to supplement w/formula b/c I don't have enough milk,buy some stuff used, and have friends who recently had babies. LOL.
*I use Target brand diapers (they work really well, I found). Cost: 11.00 for 112 diapers. We go through about 2 packs a month right now. So, 22.00/month
*Formula. I large can of Target formula is 11.00. It makes 190 oz of formula. (44.00/month) If you exclusively formula feed, it will run roughly a can a week. If you exclusively breast feed, you'll need little or none (ie. a small can for emergencies if you suddenly go on non-compatible medication). If you combo, like me, anywhere in between.
Clothes...I shop at Goodwill and ebay a lot, but also hit the clearance sales and Babiesrus when they have a sale. I spent about 300 dollars on clothes (sizes 0-12 mo) for the year so far (I know I will probably spend another 100-200 or so). That includes a recent shopping spree at babiesrus where I bought about 10 outfits for 75 dollars (yes, I splurged). But, I also got a lot of clothing from two friends who had babies. So, figure anywhere from 200 dollars if you're very lucky and have friends with babies older than yours and you're willing to buy used to 1200 plus if you'll only buy new (Roughly 300 dollars for each size 0-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12) at, say, target, walmart, babiesrus (cheap brands), to 2000+ if you buy name brands (carters, etc). If you buy super name brands, I have no clue, but, if you can afford that, you probably shouldn't be worried! LOL.
Baby wipes: Buy them at target, in the giant economy box. The brands are basically all the same. It's about 12 dollars for a box of six packages...I go through a package a week, roughly. So, 8/month on wipes.
ASSUMING you have all the non-consumables bought (bottles, furniture, toys, playmats, etc), that should give you a general idea, but don't forget, you will end up buying pacifiers (5 dollars for 2), baby food (no idea yet, but you can make your own pretty easily), toys, etc. And, if you're like me, you'll suddenly discover about a dozen things you can't live without. (swing, gas drops, etc)
Generally, anywhere from 1500 barebones, not including furniture/car seat/diaperbag/etc. to 20,000+ (top of the line)
PS...my baby is 3mos,1wk. Also, do you have medical insurance for the baby? That can be VERY expensive....I've no idea how much; husband is in the military, so our med. is completely paid for.

What are some good chores to give my children weekly?

Meagan

Im a mom and i need help giving my children chores this would be my first time...help!!!

Answer
Well, first a good way to keep track of the chores your children do is to make a chore chart, but first we have to figure out the chores your children will do. They will definitely want an allowance, but I will get to allowances later. I will give you a list of chores, then tell you about allowances later.
What chores can I give my child/children?
Well, since you have two or more children we have to try to make this as equal as possible. Unless one is way younger than the other. Here are chores they should do every day of the week. I like to think during the weekends though that they have a break from chores. Here is a list in a scheduled order. From beginning of the day until the end:

- Each child will wake up and immediately make their beds before going out for breakfast and doing anything else.
(After breakfast and getting ready for school, etc they will then:
- Have them clean up the bathroom and pick up their rooms for clutter on the floor.
They then go to school
After school:
Here are some chores you can split up, so one day one of your children will do them that day and the other the next. Here they are.
- Take out trash
- Do the dishes
- Sweep the kitchen floors
- Wipe the counter tops
- Dust
- Mop
- Feed and care for all the animals (If you have pets)
- Vacuum
- Do the laundry
Now, I was thinking, since you have more than one child I will list Age Appropriate chores for each age group to do
Age 2-3 (Supervision would be required)
- Help make the bed
- Pick up toys around the house
-Help take the laundry to laundry room/area
- Help wipe up messes in kitchen or on the floors
- Help feed pets
Age 4-5
- Help out with cooking and preparing food
- Set table
- Carrying a putting away groceries
- The same things as in the 2-3 age group

Age 6-8 (They may or may not have the same enthusiasm for chores as when they were younger, this might continue as they get even older)
- Fold and put away laundry
- Mop
- Take out trash
- Take care of pets all by themselves
- Same as above

Age 9-12
- Learn to wash dishes
- Rake leaves
- Clean room and bathroom
- Operate the washer and dryer
- Help wash the car or wash it just by themselves

Age 13-18 (They now can probably do any chore around the house)
- Change light bulbs and replace vacuum bag
- Prepare meals
- Prepare grocery lists
- Clean out refrigerator and other kitchen appliances
- Wash windows
- Everything above

What about allowances?

Children start to want allowances, and can probably start giving them an allowance at age 7-9.
As they get older and help out more, you can raise the allowance.
Start out with a weekly allowance...Around 10 dollars a week. When you start giving an allowance. As they get better slowly raise the allowance to 15 and eventually 20 dollars a week. When they are around 16 they will go out and get jobs and you won't have to give as big as an allowance.
I hope this has helped you, and have fun teaching your kids with chores! Good luck!
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