After School: Melissa & Doug

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Gift Idea for Baby Girl's 1St Birthday

Family and friends are asking me what to get my daughter for a birthday gift who turns one Dec 30th. I am fresh out of ideas since I just suggested things for Christmas. She is our second child so we also have a lot of the basics. We are covered on Laugh & Learn, Little People, Weebles and several Melissa & Doug toys. We also have learning toys like the school bus and Leapfrog radio. She just got the Fisher Price walker and a soft baby doll. We have blocks and stacking rings, etc. What are the best toys you've found for a 12-24...

Home Alone

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Sahm Seeking Suggestions for at Home Activities to Do with My Toddler

I feel so stupid asking this but... my daughter and I are both bored with all her toys and the same old activities we do together at home. We spend a lot of time outside but with the rainy season/winter on the way I need some help. I'm already worried she watches too many movies (about 1 a day)so... we sing together. we play with make up, we read, we do puzzles, we play dolls. I just think I'm tired and need help occupying her. She is not great about playing for very long on her own. I really want to do the right think and not stick...

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Staying Home Alone

What age did you start letting your children stay home alone? How long did...

Home Work

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Looking for Advice on Toy Train Set

We're considering investing in a toy train set for the kids and a lot of the reviews we've read favor the Melissa and Doug set. I've never seen it and I'm wondering how it compares to the Thomas and Brio sets (or others). Also, are the pieces interchangeable?