For Both: Older Child, Melissa & Doug

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Toys for a One Year Old

B.C. asks from New York

First time mom here needs some help on ideas for appropriate toys for a 1 year old! Wondering what your child's favorite toy was at age 1. We try to stay towards nat...

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Yes, Christmas Gifts, Already...

L.P. asks from Pittsburgh

I am already starting my Christmas shopping. I usually make a lot of gifts, so I need to get a good jump start, but that's not my question. My question is about g...

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Other Princess Options/ No Disney!

K.K. asks from Minneapolis

My almost 3 year old daughter has become very interested in princesses. We don't watch TV except for the occasional Mr. Rogers, but she has picked up "Disney Prince...

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Looking for Educational Toys!

S.N. asks from Hartford

So with all of the toy recalls, I am nervous about buying toys for my sons this christmas! It is very upseting to my child to see a toy go back to the store! So I my ...

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Thoma Train Sets

R.G. asks from Boston

I have 3 boys - ages 9 years, 2.5 years, & 1 year. While at a toy store recently they all had fun playing with a Thomas the train display. I think it was 2 or 3 sets ...

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Allowance/ Payment for Chores

F.B. asks from New York

Mamas & Papas- We have one kid, he's four years old. To date, we haven't implemented formal chores, allowance, or any sort of payment earning opportunity. He know...

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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...