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Swimming Lessons
Asked by D.R. from New York
on March 2, 2008
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I want to take my 8 month old twins to swimming lessons at the local YMCA. The nurse at my doctors office said she thought they were too young? He felt it was approp...
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- Definitely take the lessons! You cannot introduce them to water too early. I think it is a great idea. We also took the lessons at the Y with my daughter, and she love...
- I don't know where you live, but the West Side Y has a class for "Shrimps" level. The pool was really warm and you're with the baby the entire time. My son was 8 mon...
- The Y is great for children's swimming lessons.I did it with my 3 older children and they started as infants! As long as you are there to monitor also(just for your ow...
Swim Lessons
Asked by R.R. from Wichita
on May 15, 2008
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Anyone have recommendations for a great place to go for swim lessons in Wichita? My kids are 8,6, and 4. We've gone to the local swim pool where it was taught by tee...
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- The Wichita Swim Club is excellent. There are no more than 4 kids in a class. During the summer classes are Mon - Thurs. for two weeks for 30 minutes per class. The...
- I think the YMCA is a great place to take swim lessons. They are very structured and do a good job. Good luck.
- I have taken my kids to the City of Wichita Pools, recreation dept. as taught per the Red Cross standards. I wanted a place that was affordable but was serious about ...
Swimming Lessons
Asked by M.A. from San Diego
on May 15, 2007
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I am trying to find a good place for my daughter's first swim lessons. I would like her to have a good experience and most importantly have fun. I am hoping for a sw...
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- The Grossmont Hospital Rehabilitation Center has Swim lessons for $40. They run once a week for 8 weeks. You have 2 options, Tuesdays at 12:30 or Saturdays in the mo...
- Grossmont Adult School ###-###-#### for mommy and me type classes.
- My son (10 months old) and I just did swim classes at the Kroc Center(the Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Community Center) in La Mesa. It was 8 classes - Two 1/2 ho...
Piano Lessons
Asked by B. from Dallas
on April 24, 2007
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Hello,
One of my girlfriends is interested in getting her 4 year old son piano lessons. He seems to be really bright and mature for his age, he also loves the keyboar...
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- Hi, Yes!!! A very good friend of mine has been teaching for many years and is amazing( their entire family is very musical and play different instruments besides piano...
- Hi B., There is a great place called the Suzuki Institute that specializes in a method for teaching young ones (3 yrs +) violin, cello, piano, etc. We have started...
- My daughter started piano lessons at 4 yrs. old and has done absolutely wonderful. She is now 6 yrs old. I played the piano for 5 yrs when I was 10 yrs old, so I was...
Violin Lesson
Asked by P.L. from Washington DC
on October 22, 2010
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My daughter who is 4 years old starts learning piano last summer for a basic course. She told me that she likes both Piano and Violin eventhough she been mentioned w...
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- Actually I think it does sound steep. Around here it would be $30 - 45/ 45 min. or hour. I grew up learning violin in the Suzuki method from age 4-12 at which ag...
- Here in Fredericksburg the lessons are $25 for a half hour at Roberson's, the music lesson hall in town for many kids. There is another, I don't know the price per le...
- P., I can't tell you if $45 is too much for a violin lesson in your area, but I will say that you should have your daughter work with a teacher who is experienced with...
Swimming Lessons??
Asked by K.B. from Grand Rapids
on April 17, 2009
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Hello ladies :)
Just a quick, non-complicated one this time :) I am wondering when you would recommend starting a child in swimming lessons based on your own persona...
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- We started our daughter in actual swim classes in Howell at the Aquatic center at the age of 5... And are planning on starting our next one at 5 also... We do spend...
- I just take my kids swimming alot during the summer and play in the water with them and help hold them up by there tummies. My son learned to swim at age 5.
- I started with a parent/tot class when my daughter was a little over 1 (i could have started at 6mths but I did not know about it) they basically get the kids comforta...
Hula Lessons
Asked by E.V. from Honolulu
on May 27, 2008
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My 4yr old daughter is in love with Hula. Whenever we attend a performance and they ask for volunteers she is the first one on stage. With that being said, I have be...
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- Aloha E., My 4 year old twin girls also love to dance! I can tell you of a few resources. My girls just performed in their first ho`ike (show) for the very large ...
- where do you live? I know of a couple of good places in kane'ohe.
- Aloha, There are lots of places that teach hula for young children, and different price points. Here are some suggestions, based on myself and friends and where t...
Piano Lessons
Asked by R.S. from Dallas
on February 10, 2008
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I have a 7 year old who is showing interest in music. I want to know if it is the right age for him to get started on learning how to play music. If it is I do want to...
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- Debbi Allen teaches piano in your area - great with kids too. Her number is ###-###-####. ~ K. P
- My daughter started summer last year. She loves it and loves her teacher - sweet Mrs Darlene Pritzkau (Parker and Custer) Most teachers dont take kids that young, bu...
- I have been a piano teacher for many years. The right age to start a child in piano lessons is when that child shows interest, even if he is 3. I teach ages 3-adult. ...
Swimming Lessons
Asked by P.D. from San Diego
on June 10, 2011
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My 1 year old son used to love water, he would go in with my husband and me without a problem, until we took him to his first swimming lesson and he freaked out becaus...
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- You know, I taught swimming lessons for many years, and it is fairly common for little ones to have that reaction at first. I think you will find that if you hide your...
- Ok I did a sink and swim class with my daughter. We live in Florida and they need to know how to get to the edge of the pool and out so they dont drown. She cried a ...
- My daughter had the same problem. i made her go-after the 1st week it was MUCH better. Hang in there. I just read everyone else's answers, i have 3 kids, and i ha...
Swimming Lessons
Asked by I.R. from Chicago
on March 7, 2008
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Hi everyone!
I am looking for any advice/recommendations on places to take my daughter for her first swim lessons. She is 2 1/2 years old and I really would like to...
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- Hi I. - Evanston Athletic Club has swim lessons for members and non-members.
- I.: Swimming is a wonderful bonding experience. At this age, they still need you to hold onto them so you will have to be in the water too. Like another poster, I t...
- the chicago park district offers free lessons! My daughter is doing extremely well. Try Independence park. Iheard they are really good. Go online to find the what ...
