Elementary School: Melissa & Doug

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How Much Do You Spend on Birthday Gifts?

A.K. asks from Dallas

Hi ladies hoping you could help. We've been getting invited to birthday parties and I'm always wandering what I should spend on these gifts? The age ranges of the ki...

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Best Investment in Toys

R.S. asks from Chicago

Hi there, I have a one, three and five year old (eldest is the only girl). I have always been very frugal when it comes to buying toys... In our house, less is mo...

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Seeking Advice on Homeschooling My 3.5 Year Old

M.Z. asks from Los Angeles

Hi Mamas! I am looking for any advice on homeschooling my daughter who will be 4 in July. I cannot afford preschool, but I really want her to learn a few things befor...

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Help W/ Techniques on Teaching How to Tie Shoes!!

A.B. asks from Greensboro

Hi, I want to ask you wonderful women if I am jumping the gun or behind the pack on teaching my 4 yr. old son how to tie his shoes. He does go to daycare 3 days a wee...

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My Super Smart Son! 3Years Old

N.S. asks from Burlington

Aside from all the questions about my son being naughty and having additude issues, he is really smart. I would love to get him to start learning his letters, he can ...

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Gift Ideas for 3 Year Old Boy

R.B. asks from San Antonio

hi all, i wanted to get some suggestions about gifts for my son's upcoming birthday for myself and the guests. people have been nice enough to ask me what to brin...

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Teaching 3 Yr Old Abc's/numbers

R. asks from Omaha

For months I have been trying to teach my 3-year-old her ABC's and we are stuck on A, B, and C. She just can't get past these and still doesn't know those real well....

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Behavioral Chart

A.R. asks from Philadelphia

Does anyone have a good idea for making a chart for a 4-year-old? I want to make a chart to put on the fridge and have him get maybe an "X" each time he doesn't list...