Older Child: Child, Melissa & Doug

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6 Year Old Girl Gift

A.O. asks from Sacramento

We are going to a birthday party tomorrow for a 6 year old little girl. I got her a melissa and doug decorate your own jewlrey box and melissa and Doug coloring page...

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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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Chore Chart for 5 Year Old

F.W. asks from Cumberland

What kind of chores do you feel are reasonable to expect for a 5 year old? Any good methods for keeping track of them at this age? Thanks!

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Easel for Soon-to-be 6 Year Old

M.J. asks from Chicago

I'm in search of easel recommendations for my soon to be 6 year old daughter. I'm leaning towards purchasing the Melissa & Doug Deluxe Floor Standing Wooden Easel bu...

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Gift for 7 Year Old Boy

V.H. asks from St. Louis

My friend lives out of town and her son will be turning 7 in a few weeks. I want to send him something for his birthday but am at a total loss! Does anyone know of ...

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Looking for Advice on Toy Train Set

J.K. asks from Chicago

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 ...

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How Do I Help My 6 Year Old Remember Daily Tasks?

A.K. asks from Seattle

I have a six year old son who started kindergarten this year. I realize that there is a lot to remember in school, and that he is only six, but it seems that things a...

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Gift Ideas for a 6 Year Old Girl

B.C. asks from Dallas

My favorite niece is turning 6 this week. She has a 4 year old sister and an almost 2 year old brother. I'm looking for gift ideas for her. My sister just says..."She...

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At What Age Did Your Kids Learn to Tie Their Shoes?

Z.B. asks from Toledo

My 6 year old is very independent but struggling. I suspect this is actually quite normal. Do you think it's ok that a 6 year old is still learning this skill?

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Ours Was the Only One Acting Out in This Fashion- Sitting Still Suggestions??

F.B. asks from New York

Mamas & Papas - I know it is bad practice to compare kids, but at a christening party we attended this weekend, it was pretty conspicuous that ours was the only o...