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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Calling All Preschool Teachers and Parents of Pre-schoolers    —Sunnyvale, CA

"How do you teach your child how to read. I'm totally clueless."

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You wait till he's ready....

Hi T. B., There are word cards and books that can help. Hooked on Phonics is also great. Good luck. Have a great day. N. Marie

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Q: Tips for Talking    —Miami, FL

"I have a two year old baby but since he watches tv in one language and we speak in other,now he has became in a late ..."

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I've worked with infants and toddlers for over 20 years and speaking and learning more than one language is not any problem at all...it actually stimulates a part of t...

"Babby Babble" is a name of a video available at Amazon...you can read my review there as well ("Z's Mama"). Aside from speech therapy & the ideas/tips from the therap...

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Q: Is Language Stars Worth It?    —Hinsdale, IL

"I just took my 2 year old daughter to a Language Stars class and quite enjoyed it. She seemed to have a good time, to..."

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We went for a year and my daughter ended up not liking it so we didn't go back. Like you said, it is very expensive and as much as I thought it would benefit my kids ...

If you are worried about socialization there are park district classes you could do that would probably be less money. I don't have any experience with Language Stars.

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Q: Son Needs Help with Phonics    —Ypsilanti, MI

"My three and a half year old is a sweet little boy, but he needs some help with the way words sound. When he says fi..."

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My oldest is 4 and I noticed started having pronouciation issues. I had her hearing tested and she failed three tests and ended up needing tubes, and a tonsilectomy an...

Try the leap frog phoenics series-- start with the letter Factory.

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Q: Spanish Playgroup    —Chicago, IL

"Hola Moms! I am looking to start a spanish playgroup in my home and possibly rotate locations with other moms. I ha..."

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Hey, FYI, there is a pretty active Spanish Immersion playgroup that meets at BeBy Baby the 1st Tuesday of the month @ 1:00-2:30, at Curio Cafe (Lawndale/Roscoe)the 3...

Hi C., I am very interested. I actually had thought about sending out a request like yours months ago but I do not have the space in my very small apartment plus t...

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Q: Baby Sign Language Meet-Up Groups    —Hurst, TX

"Hello moms! I have 12 month old that signed her first sign to us at age 10 months and now is up to about 40- 50 si..."

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My baby is only 2 months old, but I am definately interested in teaching him sign language. I don't know how old they have to be to start. I live in in NW Arlington......

A., I actually teach the Baby Signs program in Arlington and Mansfield. I also have a meetup group that you are welcome to join. I periodically am the guest storytel...

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Q: Seeking Ideas on Teaching My Four Year Old Spanish    —Glen Burnie, MD

"I am looking for ways to teach my four year old daughter Spanish. Please send me any examples you may have tried."

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Berlitz language schools have language programs for kids. You might want to call them. Or you could check around for Spanish language clubs and language schools in y...

My neighbor is running a business now where she comes to your home and teaches Spanish. She is fluent and is a certified teacher (taught for 10 years from elementary ...

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Q: My Toddler Is a Picky Eater    —Holt, MI

"Hi, Does anyone have any advice on how to get a stubborn two year old to eat? Or any other suggestions on how to get ..."

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My 2.5 is picky too. He eats chicken nuggets - so I make sure I only get the ones made from chicken breast meat. He will eat turkey hot dogs as well. As for protei...

Just a bunch of thoughts here... Maybe one of them applies... Maybe not. Keep offering it to him... And cut out some of the snacks... He will eat... But he may b...

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Q: Playgroup to Teach Spanish    —Plano, TX

"I would like to begin teaching Spanish to my 18 month old and wanted to find a playgroup with other children her age ..."

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I'll be hosting a playgroup (free for ages TWO and under) staring the first week of July. I do teach classes but all my classes start at the age of three (www.Bilingua...

K., I am in the process of getting some Lango classes started in Collin County. We have mommy and me classes that will be offered. Classes will start in the Fall....

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Q: My Son Will Be 2 in July and He Isn't Talking That Much...    —Orlando, FL

"My son will be two on July 11th and he isn't really talking that much yet. He knows what things are but he just won'..."

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My brother was the same way. He just didn't want to talk. My parents had him tested only to discover he was fine. He is now a pharmacist.

Have you brought this to the attention of your doctor? If not, do so and if the doctor is worried, contact your states Early intervention program. This program will as...

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