Housekeeping: Melissa & Doug

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Kitchens for Boys

A. asks from Phoenix

This may sound like a very silly question but I am wondering what everyone thinks about getting a play kitchen for a boy. My husband is really not into the idea but ...

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9 Months Pregnant with Preschooler to Occupy

K.C. asks from Medford

I am almost 36 weeks pregnant and am having some signs of early labor. My doctor has stopped short of putting me on bed rest, but advised me to rest as much as possib...

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How Do I Get My Kids to Do Chores?

M.T. asks from Chicago

Ok, Ithis is probably a silly question but I feel like I need some direction. I have waited too long to start this and part of it is my fault. I have 3 kids ages 13 ...

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What Responsibilities Should I Require of My 5 Year Old--and How Much Allowance?

T.W. asks from Dallas

My son is 5 years old and we have decided to assign responsibilities for himself, as well as household duties--chores. What do you/ did you expect of a 5 year old? ...

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

T.C. asks from Austin

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 ou...

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Frustrated Mom Seeking Advice on How to Potty Train Her Kid

S.N. asks from Sioux Falls

I have a 3 1/2 year old son that is having problems with potty training. He does ok with the peeing but he still continues to poop in his pants. He had been doing r...

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Airline Travel with a 2 1/2 Year old...Yikes!

D.H. asks from Charleston

I asked this question at the beginning of September and got no responses...maybe I will have better luck the second time! Does anyone that has traveled recently by ...

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Looking for Advice on Giving Allowance to School-age Children

A.B. asks from Los Angeles

I have two great boys, ages 6 and 9, and we are thinking about giving them a weekly allowance so they can learn about spending money wisely. I grew up with an allowa...

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Toy Question

A.N. asks from Nashville

This may seem a strange question...but is a play kitchen too girly for a little boy? My son loves to help me in the kitchen, so I thought that getting him his own tod...