Birthday gift ideas for 6 yr old girl?

krt101

My son has been invited to his kindergarten classmates 6th Birthday party and I don't know what to get. Any helpful tips is appreciated. Thanks

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For kids I usually give toys or clothes (especially if they're girls). At this age, girls use their imaginations and loves to pretend-play and to be doctors, teachers, nurses, veterinarians, then you could give a toy doctor/nurse kit or something like so she can play doctor or play school with her ââdolls and stuffed toys. If you want to give clothes, choose a cute cotton dress or a set of blouse and shorts. Ask your son if he knows what she likes, for example, if he knows that she likes to ride a bike, you might consider giving her a helmet with her ââname engraved on it. If she is more into creative style, you can give a crayola kit or melissa and doug kit.

Bike trailer for 4 yr old?

indreni

My son has a medical condition that prevents him from walking far, and he is now too big to put in a stroller or jogging stroller. I would like to get a bike trailer so I can take him on bike rides this summer, but I haven't biked much in the past several years. Most of the trailers (like In Step) that I readily find at major stores have reviews that say they're very small (even too small for a 2 yr old), but yet, many bike trailers say they accomodate kids up to 6 years old. If anyone has a recommendation for a bike trailer that would give my son enough room (he's a little over 3 ft tall right now) and is under $250, I would really appreciate it. I would probably be able to find the brand at a bike shop. Thanks!
Thank you so much. All the answers were very helpful! I didn't even think about dust and dirt getting into the lungs from being so low to the ground. After a lot of web searching, we're leaning towards a Weehoo, which is like a co-pilot, but the child is strapped into the seat. Thanks everyone.

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I wouldn't use a trailer for an 4 year old get something like a Tail A Bike or a Wee Ride. He can get some exercise that way.

http://www.amazon.com/WeeRide-96455-Co-Pilot-Bike-Trailer/dp/B000I4255G

http://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=trail-a-bike&tag=googhydr-20&index=sporting&hvadid=5210797397&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12942097821394721141&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&ref=pd_sl_96704zfv4q_e

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Does anyone know how suitable minature horses are as pets for small children?

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bella

We are thinking of getting a mini for our 5 yr old , we live on a farm and have horses/ bunnies etc but I dont know much about minatures and have heard some nasty stories about kids with sheltlands anyone out there know more?

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I'm going to get up on my soap box to answer this.
1st. Most Minature horses are Shetland ponies!!!!!
2nd. Any horse or animal is only as good as it's training.
I'm trying to be polite but this is something that just makes me angry.
Minis have two registries. One is ran by the Shetland pony club and is the older of the registries. They have two sections, A and B, with the B being the taller and ponies this size are not allowed in the other registry. This other registry was started mostly because of the poor press that Shetlands have gotten and they wanted to distance themselves from them. Hench the "They're not ponies, they're miniature horses" line. Most smaller ponies are registered with both registries and many are also reg. with the Shetland pony club.
The really small ones really aren't meant for riding and can't carry much more than 30 pounds. They are nice for driving though a larger pony is able to pull more and go farther.
Finding a well broke pony isn't easy. Usually the really good ones are never offered to the general public. They tend to stay in a family being used as a driving pony between generations or being sold or leased to family friends. But they are out there and they are usually expensive.
As to nasty stories about kids and shetlands; what kind of stories would you hear about kids being turned out to ride and handle unbroke quarter horses? Just because they are small doesn't mean they aren't still horses and have to be trained as horses and the children have to be taught to handle them.
I've been around ponies since I got my first unbroke Shetland pony in 1960. I was 6. My daddy broke her to drive and then I rode while he drove. We went out every single day for at least 15 minutes and sometimes my poor daddy walked for a couple of hours. After about 4 months or so of this I was allowed to ride by myself in the arena and then the next spring I went out on the roads with my daddy on the bike. By the middle of the summer I was riding with some friends whose ponies had been taught to drive by my daddy and then they had followed the same routine we had.
So, while some minis have some Falabella blood in them most are nothing more than extra small Shetlands.

What age should my child learn how to tie his shoes and ride a bike without training wheels?

Kelly

I want answers from parents who have multiple children and know the correct answer to this question, PLEASE! no teenage kids that think they know how to give advice :o)
Please list the ages that your children were when they learned these things .. i am trying to figure out if my son is progressing as he should be .. he does have hyperactivity disorder and is on medicine.
Thanks :)
He turned 5 this month & isnt in kindergarten yet .. should i let loose and not worry so much?!

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6 on the bike at least half of kids are riding a two wheeler without training wheels @ the start of 1st grade. The bike range though is the same as beginning reading 4-8 is the typical acquisition of these things. The bike is also how much access a child has to it. Because this generation of kids don't play freely outside unsupervised like we did, its growing later.

Tying laces, its expected by 2nd grade, most kids can do it earlier if they are taught. The velcro invention has really thrown the present generation of kids back on the shoe tying.

I'm 38, rode a bike @ 4 1/2, tied shoes @ 5 1/2

My children have complex developmental delays
they are 10 yrs today bike riding he doesn't do (dyspraxic), but read @ 6, tying shoes he can do sloppily and has been able to do since 7.

My 5 yr old has been reading since 3, can't ride a bike or tie shoes. Haven't begun either with him. He loves to peddle a trike though.

My 4 yr old does none of these he still has trouble dressing himself. He really doesn't even peddle a trike.

just look @ bikes in the toy stores. It used to be that a 12" bike came with training wheels, now 16" and even 20" come with them.

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Tips for babysitting two six year olds: a boy and a girl?

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Cate

Hello, I'm 16 and not really gifted with kids, but I promised a friend of my mother's that I'd watch her kids. Does anyone have links or tips that would be useful? Their mother said the girl is extremely easygoing, but apparently the boy is a tougher challenge. I've only met the girl once and never spoken to the boy, so I'm not sure of what I should expect.

We'll have about five hours together.

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Well I have a 6 yr old son and at this age they'll be quite willing to interact with anything you want to do. They love board games like snakes & ladders and junior monopoly, they love kids tv, computer games, colouring, reading, playing outside on bikes etc so there's plenty of options there. Just make sure they're fed and watered and that you all have a good time, don't let them run rings around you, a 6 year old is more switched on than you may think.....you're the boss!

I am moving to Stone Mountain, GA really soon, does anyone know anything about it?

bride to b

I've never been. I'm 28, married with a 3 yr old and 6 yr old and am planning for another. the houses seem really cheap, but is there alot of old people living there or is it ghetto...are the schools nice?

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If you stay in the Gwinnett County area it will probably be a little safer. Your kids will LOVE Stone Mountain Park. I grew up very close in Tucker Ga. You can see fireworks on July 4th from your house or very close by. There are bike trails also. The little town is very cute. Nice little restaurants, ice cream, German bakery. Just be sure to research before you move in. Some areas are not great. Good luck!

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What are some essentials you need when going away to College?

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Q. Examples: how many sets of sheets? Laundry basket? Towels? My son will be going away next year and I want to start buying things that he can take with him. I also want him to use them...not go wasted because they are not what an 18 yr. old would want.

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Many schools also have lists of what they suggest kids bring and not bring. Once you know which school he will be attending, you can contact the houseing department and they should be able to give you a list.
In the mean time, you can start pre-shopping to spread out the expenses. Most schools have extra long twin beds, standard twin sheets won't fit. If your local stores don't stock them, the national catalog vendors do--Lands End, Garnet Hill, etc.
Two sets of sheets, a light blanket or comforter, a pillow or two should be enough for the bed. Towels are bulky and storage is at a premium, 4-5 bath towels, 6-8 wash cloths, and 2-3 hand towels will get him through the week. Some kids will use a plastic laundry basket, some will prefer a drawstring duffle bag for laundry, that's a question for your son. (The advantage of the basket is that it is easier to toss dirty clothes into one place, the disadvantage is that it takes a lot of floor space and both hands carrying it to the laundry. The advantage of the duffle is that it's a little more discreet and can be carried with one hand. The disadvantage is that it is harder to use to toss dirty clothes at the end of each day.)
Many dorms now come equipped with a mini-fridge and microwave oven. Most do not allow other cooking in the room. Two each of the following will allow him to nuke simple meals and snacks: plastic plates, bowls, tumblers and mugs. (Anything more takes too much storage.)
A water pitcher with a filter with a cleanable water bottle will allow him to take water to class without the expense of buying bottle water. Some of the cleanable bottles you can buy have clips for back packs or belts.
Ask your son what he considers essential and you will get a more electronic answer: a computer, printer, and sound system,(plus power strips and surge protectors.) Some schools want incoming freshmen to have the same sort of computer, some want them to have laptops. You should wait until he is accepted to buy this equipment. (All the major computer suppliers will run sales in the fall for students.)
Most schools don't allow freshmen to have a car. If he is going to to a school with a large campus, you might consider a bicycle with a good lock. (Do NOT get an expensive bike with all the bells and whistles, it will be more likely to be targeted by thieves.)
Before he leaves, take photos of all the big ticket items he is taking and engrave them with some sort of identification--his initials and your home phone number. Your home town and the last few digits of his student ID number--something unique. Make a folder with all the receipts, model numbers, and warranty information so you will have it in one place. Check with your homeowner's insurance and see if his bike and computer will be covered with your policy. If not, you might consider adding a small insurance rider to cover them against theft, loss, etc.
Once you see his dorm room, you will be able to see what sort of extra storage he will need. Over the door hangers, and slender stacking shelves/drawers are available from many national suppliers. He and his roommate can coordinate who needs what and share some of the cost. The last thing he is likely to need for comfort's sake is a rug for the room. You can get inexpensive carpet remnants and have the store bind the edges or check the catalogs for options.
Once your son has been accepted, your mailbox should overflow with companies wanting to supply all these things. Good-luck to you both.

Tips for babysitting two six year olds: a boy and a girl?

Cate

Hello, I'm 16 and not really gifted with kids, but I promised a friend of my mother's that I'd watch her kids. Does anyone have links or tips that would be useful? Their mother said the girl is extremely easygoing, but apparently the boy is a tougher challenge. I've only met the girl once and never spoken to the boy, so I'm not sure of what I should expect.

We'll have about five hours together.

Answer
Well I have a 6 yr old son and at this age they'll be quite willing to interact with anything you want to do. They love board games like snakes & ladders and junior monopoly, they love kids tv, computer games, colouring, reading, playing outside on bikes etc so there's plenty of options there. Just make sure they're fed and watered and that you all have a good time, don't let them run rings around you, a 6 year old is more switched on than you may think.....you're the boss!

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What are some extras you take camping when you go so that you don't get bored, what can you bring for?

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~Ronyea Q

kids to do? I don't have kids but my friends who are going camping with us have an 8 yr old and a 14 yr old, I want them to have fun, what can we bring so they don't get bored in the mountains?

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1.Art supplies...watercolors or colored pencils for easy set up and clean up.
2.Binoculars for day and night (star gazing)
3.musical instruments: guitar, flute, harmonica, ocarina or just a song book for around the campfire...if you can have a fire...otherwise sit around a lantern and sing...lol!
4.We also always take horseshoes, frisbee and stuff to make bubbles...giant ones(use a wire coat hanger dipped in a pan of dawn detergent/water with a little gycerin...huge bubbles!
5.Bikes if you are in a place with a good path.
6. Don't forget your camera!!!
Have fun!!

What are some essentials you need when going away to College?

Q. Examples: how many sets of sheets? Laundry basket? Towels? My son will be going away next year and I want to start buying things that he can take with him. I also want him to use them...not go wasted because they are not what an 18 yr. old would want.

Answer
Many schools also have lists of what they suggest kids bring and not bring. Once you know which school he will be attending, you can contact the houseing department and they should be able to give you a list.
In the mean time, you can start pre-shopping to spread out the expenses. Most schools have extra long twin beds, standard twin sheets won't fit. If your local stores don't stock them, the national catalog vendors do--Lands End, Garnet Hill, etc.
Two sets of sheets, a light blanket or comforter, a pillow or two should be enough for the bed. Towels are bulky and storage is at a premium, 4-5 bath towels, 6-8 wash cloths, and 2-3 hand towels will get him through the week. Some kids will use a plastic laundry basket, some will prefer a drawstring duffle bag for laundry, that's a question for your son. (The advantage of the basket is that it is easier to toss dirty clothes into one place, the disadvantage is that it takes a lot of floor space and both hands carrying it to the laundry. The advantage of the duffle is that it's a little more discreet and can be carried with one hand. The disadvantage is that it is harder to use to toss dirty clothes at the end of each day.)
Many dorms now come equipped with a mini-fridge and microwave oven. Most do not allow other cooking in the room. Two each of the following will allow him to nuke simple meals and snacks: plastic plates, bowls, tumblers and mugs. (Anything more takes too much storage.)
A water pitcher with a filter with a cleanable water bottle will allow him to take water to class without the expense of buying bottle water. Some of the cleanable bottles you can buy have clips for back packs or belts.
Ask your son what he considers essential and you will get a more electronic answer: a computer, printer, and sound system,(plus power strips and surge protectors.) Some schools want incoming freshmen to have the same sort of computer, some want them to have laptops. You should wait until he is accepted to buy this equipment. (All the major computer suppliers will run sales in the fall for students.)
Most schools don't allow freshmen to have a car. If he is going to to a school with a large campus, you might consider a bicycle with a good lock. (Do NOT get an expensive bike with all the bells and whistles, it will be more likely to be targeted by thieves.)
Before he leaves, take photos of all the big ticket items he is taking and engrave them with some sort of identification--his initials and your home phone number. Your home town and the last few digits of his student ID number--something unique. Make a folder with all the receipts, model numbers, and warranty information so you will have it in one place. Check with your homeowner's insurance and see if his bike and computer will be covered with your policy. If not, you might consider adding a small insurance rider to cover them against theft, loss, etc.
Once you see his dorm room, you will be able to see what sort of extra storage he will need. Over the door hangers, and slender stacking shelves/drawers are available from many national suppliers. He and his roommate can coordinate who needs what and share some of the cost. The last thing he is likely to need for comfort's sake is a rug for the room. You can get inexpensive carpet remnants and have the store bind the edges or check the catalogs for options.
Once your son has been accepted, your mailbox should overflow with companies wanting to supply all these things. Good-luck to you both.

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