School: Toddler, Melissa & Doug

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Toys for 18 Month Old

Does anyone know of attention holding toys for 18 month olds? My daughter does not seem to be interested in ANY of her toys (and she is not lacking too much). She likes to color, push her shopping cart, and loves anything with button to push (that make noise). However besides that, nothink seems to hold her interest. She has always loved books, but lately she wont even touch them. She would literally watch Elmo all day if I let her. We turn off the tv, but then she just seems to wander around like shes bored. I recently bought her a pretend...

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Skipping a Grade

My son is in second grade, and he is advanced in math and reading at a 5th...

After School

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My Daughter Turns 8 Years Old This Month. Need Some Creative Gift Suggestions?

With Christmas just past and a daughter that seriously wants for everything but needs NOTHING what kinds of creative things can you get for an 8 year old girl? I know the normal things of course, barbies, brats, hannah montana, high school musical(her favorite but has tons of it) or of course movies and music. But I am wanting to get a bit creative with her gift this year as she really does have more toys than she honestly needs. She does like the arts and crafts avenue but I really dont want to get something that is going to take up a...

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Toy Ideas for Almost 2 Year Old Son

Hey Moms, Patrick is 21 months and he is an incredibly active little boy. He loves seeing how things work - working with zippers, snaps, opening and closing doors, overall doing things with his hands. Can you recommend some toys/manipulatives that he might enjoy. He has some Melissa and Doug toys and some others, but I'm sure that you have some great suggestions. Also, what do you recommend for the car? Thanks, P.