November 10, 2026
She wanted dinosaurs. He wanted fire trucks.
When your kid's friend wants to play something different.
Ava is four, and she has a plan for every playdate. The plan is dinosaurs.

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November 10, 2026
When your kid's friend wants to play something different.
Ava is four, and she has a plan for every playdate. The plan is dinosaurs.
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