Activities: Older Child, Princess

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Too Much Princess?

My parents watch my 2 year old two days a week and are great with her. They have more than just a occasional grandparent role in her life and have a big influence on her. No offense to anyone, but my husband and I don't like princess and all things girly for her. She certainly wears pink and has dolls, but we also expose her to Curious George, Elmo, sports etc. We just don't love princess as a role model. My parents are over the top on all things princess, dance, frilly, etc and it is starting to annoy us. She came home with 2 princess...

Indoor Fun

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Need Ideas for at HOME Outdoor Activities to Do with My Kids

I have a 9.5 son (11/99) and a 4.5 (7/04) daughter. I have to beg them to come outside with me on gorgeous days!! We have a huge back yard, "common ground," creek, small trail thru a bit of woods in backyard, and a swingset with 2 swings and a slide (dad is adding bar and rings next week). I need ideas on what to do with them, AND what they can do ON THEIR OWN (together) for days when it's nice outside. Anything above 80-85 degrees, and I'm preferring inside, but instead of having to drive places, what are some things we can do at our home...