Tuesday, January 15, 2013

What should I get my 15 month old for Christmas?

Q. My kids have so many toys already, so I am really torn on what to get my 15 month old for Christmas. I have some mega blocks so far, but that is it. I want some ideas for inexpensive educational or skill building toys that will "grow with him" so that he will get a lot of use out of them. Preferably without a lot of little pieces. We want to keep mess to a minimum. Thanks!!

A. Get your 15 month old something colorful that has lots of things to do on it. Like a Playskool Busy Basics Ball-Tivity Center, or if your child is a boy, get him a Playskool Tonka Cushy Crusin' Fire Truck.

Why are toys marketed to boys or girls?
Q. For example, the Easy Bake Oven or The Littlest Pet shop toys are a couple that I know little boys love to play with. Some little girls enjoy playing with race cars and definitely with building toys. Why is it that the commercials and ads so often feature just one gender and the toy itself will be designed to look like it's for one gender? I'm aware that this is target marketing but couldn't it be that the toy companies are wrong and kids would appreciate feeling less embarrassed to play with the toys they enjoy?

A. I realized that too..a lot with people also..certain things for guys and for girls..but should it be like that..

Girl/guy should play with all sort of toys they will learn more and maybe have some more interests ..open their minds..Most commercials,yes they do things in ways it manipulates people.Only if you let them..some parents are open minded and wise on things..so they let them play with whatever..


Maybe its the way society has been..and maybe it will change.I think the market should change its rules and instead having guys play with cars etc do same for girls..toys are toys..for kids to have fun and enjoy..stop with the differences ..

where can i download free eBook on building toy gliders ?
Q. i was trying to build a toy glider so many times. i need to build one my own. so i'm finding plans and e-books about gliders, please send me links to download free e-books and plans about gliders.

A. Hi,
You can check some e-books here http://bit.ly/beO386. I found many of them there. But unfortunately, they are offering downloads for a limited period from now.

i have a son aged 2 years, what sort of knowledge building toys can i buy for him ?
Q. I am living in Chennai, India, any knowledge building toys that makes the child involved and interested, which is availabel in india(if possible in Madras(new name Chennai) is what i am looking for. I am also looking for parental tips for my son aged 2 years and daughter aged 5 months.

A. The Lamaze Company makes excellent toys for infants, as does Baby Einstein. The Lamaze toys are great for sensory stimulation, which increases the infants vision and spatial awareness, attention span and motivates them to hold their heads up, roll over and want to reach and grab, etc.

Building toys are wonderful. My son always loved the basics: Lincoln logs (which are making a big comeback, now) and the Legos/Duplos. If your child is 2, he would be better off with just the Lincoln logs (made of wood and easier to put together, and not a choking hazard) or the larger Duplo blocks.

My son also loved Tinkertoys, but I think they may not sell those anymore, because they have sticks that may be considered hazardous.

Other toys that are great are puzzles, building blocks that don't have to be put together, just the colored, different shaped ones that your son can stack and build forts with. Those let him be creative and fun without making him stick to any kind of pattern.

You can find many, many things on Ebay! Lots of things you can't even find in stores any longer people will have on Ebay.

Other things I always encourage my students' parents to have on hand is plain paper and lots of crayons and markers. Let them draw and write and create. I don't like coloring books, because they limit their imaginations. Kids have very vivid imaginations, and they can create many magical things!

One word of parenting advice: whatever your child is doing, do it with him! He needs you to be an active parent, to help him see other ways of building, stacking, creating or just having fun. Otherwise, he won't learn as he plays, and he will just become isolated. Children need some alone time, but they need their parents, too. Even your daughter needs lots of interactive play time with you.

Have fun and don't be afraid to be silly with your kids! Every day should be a magical, fun day!



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