College: Melissa & Doug

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Birthday Gift Ideas?

S.B. asks from Kansas City

My daughter is turning two a week from Monday and I don't know what to get her. My grandma is unable to do much shopping so she gave me 40 dollars to get her a gift o...

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How Do I Get My Kids to Do Chores?

M.T. asks from Chicago

Ok, Ithis is probably a silly question but I feel like I need some direction. I have waited too long to start this and part of it is my fault. I have 3 kids ages 13 ...

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Sticker Charts Do They Work? What Tasks to Put on Them?

R.T. asks from Dallas

Hi ladies, My daughter seems thrilled to be able to get stickers at her preschool. She gets really excited so I thought I might try this at home to improve her beh...

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Baby Shower Gift Ideas

J.W. asks from Boston

Hi, I'm hoping someone can help me with a creative yet inexpensive gift idea. We've been invited to a shower but had not budgeted for it since originally they weren'...

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Kitchens for Boys

A. asks from Phoenix

This may sound like a very silly question but I am wondering what everyone thinks about getting a play kitchen for a boy. My husband is really not into the idea but ...

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Kids Table

J.G. asks from Chicago

I've always longed for an really nice activity table in my house. Since we homeschool, I thought a giant cube we could all sit around would be amazing- as it wouldn't...

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Looking for Advice on Giving Allowance to School-age Children

A.B. asks from Los Angeles

I have two great boys, ages 6 and 9, and we are thinking about giving them a weekly allowance so they can learn about spending money wisely. I grew up with an allowa...

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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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3 Year Old Development

L.P. asks from Pittsburgh

I am half worried about posting this question because I am not sure I want to read all the responses... please be gentle with me! My son is 3 years and 3 months ol...