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Updated Feb 11, 2012

Q: Need Classical CD ( for My 18 Month Old to Listen To)    —Plano, TX

"So I've done some research and studies have shown that good ol' classical music promotes learning and developmental s..."

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Ditto to what Michele R said on the CD selection. My son has three CD's in his room: Classical Lullabye's - Einstein collection, Miracle by Celine Dion, and an Enya ...

I have played Baby Einstein music for my kids since my oldest was 6 months. They both love the music and go to sleep to it every night. It calms them both and my 5 y...

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Q: I Dont Know What Feed or Teach Her    —Port Orchard, WA

"Hello all! I am 23 with a 15 month old daughter and I dont know how to expand and teach her new things. With food, sh..."

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Hi L. your message is very touching ,go to your local library and they will have books on what to do with young children,take her for walks ,discover nature ,flowers a...

Oh, I can TOTALLY relate to what you are saying. I remember feeling this way EXACTLY. My son is now 2 1/2, but I remember just around 12-15 months going through the ex...

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Q: Toys/Activities For 15 Month Old That Are Educational/development Enhancing    —Laguna Beach, CA

"I have a 15 month old and feel many of her toys are too babyish. We have a small place so don't have room for big to..."

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I sell Discovery Toys. I'd be happy to mail you a catalog if you like. The toys are wonderful, educational, and durable! You can send me a personal message on this ...

Paper and pens/crayons are great at this age. Painting too. Going on walks, counting stairs, rocks, trees, etc.. Bring out the pots and pans and make some instrument...

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Q: Computer Use    —Henrico, VA

"Hi! My 4 and 5 yr olds are excited & anxious to start getting on the computer; I'd like to be able to guide them to..."

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definitely starfall.com for letter recognition and reading. for fun, computer skills and some learning try playhousedisney.com if your kids watch those shows. Some of ...

http://www.starfall.com/ A really great educational website for kids. My 3 year old loves it and has been on it since age 2! And it has activities for older kids too.

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Q: Where to Find Other "Geeks"?    —Spring, TX

"My roommates 13 year old daughter literally has no friends. I do mean 0. She is a tomboy and is not at all intereste..."

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I wouldn't call her a geek, just reserved. My 12 year old nephew is still into pokemon and he has lots of friends. Maybe she just needs to get out more. Maybe she'd li...

My daughter went through something like that around the same age. I second the Youth Group thing. Also, she might want to join some clubs in school. Something she is i...

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Q: Help for Teen Mom- Needs Support Group    —McKeesport, PA

"Hello - I just love this site! My daughter is 20 yrs old and just moved back from Texas . She has a 1 yr old daughte..."

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try MeetUp.com: http://www.meetup.com/cities/us/pa/pittsburgh/ There are a bunch of different parent group to choose from, and you can join more than 1. They have mon...

How about searching for a local MOMs Club? You could also go to Pittsburghmom.com and post a thread about starting a local group of young mothers or search to see if ...

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Q: Moms Morning Out    —Winter Springs, FL

"i am looking for a moms morning out in winter springs or near winter springs for my three year old. i am not involve..."

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The one I go to is First Baptist Church in Winter Garden, which would be way out of your way no doubt. Plus I think their classes may be full. I want to say they tak...

My 3 kids attend GoPlay and they absolutely love it. My oldest goes 5 days a week for VPK and my other 2 go 3 days a week. They are pretty reasonable in their pricing ...

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Q: Magazine Ideas for Kindergarteners    —Westborough, MA

"HI Moms, I am looking for suggestions for a magazine subscription for a kindergarten child. Her brother already g..."

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D., Have you looked at Cricket magazine? www.cricketmagkids.com At the bottom of the page there is a place to get a sample magazine. The magazine has different...

My kindergatener likes Ladybug. Libraries usually have a few different kinds of kids' magazines that you can check out, if you want to get a good idea of what they'...

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Q: Mom Seeking Actvities for Four Year Old Toddler    —Houston, TX

"I am keeping my son home in January from daycare so we can practice our spanish. He is not as fluent as we wish an wa..."

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If you want to help with Spanish, there is a place in Pearland called A Brain in a Box. It helps kids learn different languages. You can look them up on their websit...

If you want him to be really fluent and you live in the central part of Houston, why not enroll him in a Spanish pre-school? He could learn from the other children an...

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Q: Preschool    —Euless, TX

"I am looking to put my son into a preschool program next year...I am very picky about what I choose for my children a..."

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J. you did not say where you lived but did say you were wiling to drive for quality so I am going to suggest Wesleyan Acadame. Check out there website at www.wesleyana...

Hi J., I am not sure where you live. The Dallas Cooperative Preschool is located at Midway and Royal in Dallas. Our school is located inside teh John Calvin Preby...

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