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How do I get my soon to be third grader to practice math before school starts?

jerry w asked: We have five more weeks of summer left and my daughter hates math. Everything else is fine however I can see her having trobule this year if she doesnt learn what she should have last year. I have bribed with treats or toys and even said you cannot do this or that [...]

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What should I get my son for his 4th birthday?

Proud asked: I refuse to buy more toys. He has more than enough. He is VERY into Spiderman and other comic book heroes, so I have gotten him a life size Spiderman decal for his wall as well as two packages of the smaller wall decals. Other than that, I have no [...]

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Ant farm for a 6-year-old – good idea or bad idea?

lilbosoxfan asked: I have a 6 1/2 year old cousin, and he LOVES bugs! I try to get him toys that are semi-educational. Is he too young for an ant farm? Or is it a good gift idea?Spark Your Childs Imagination

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Stopping Extravagant Christmas gift giving?

funrdhdpeach asked: Does anyone have any decent, not snotty ideas on how to promote a less extravagant holiday this year? My in-laws (bless their hearts) insist on spending a large amount of money on each of us every year, including our 2 kids. While I am VERY greatful, I feel the money could [...]

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How do I get my 12 month old to stop hitting and throwing things? He laughs and thinks it is funny?

scillie99 asked: My 12 month old thinks the hitting and throwing toys is funny. It is bad when he does it to people. He thinks it is so fun and starts to laugh and continue to hit. I tried time out so many times and he isn’t learning. I tried to talk to him, but [...]

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