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Soccer for 4 Yo Son and Swimming Lessons
Asked by S.R. from Tampa
on April 16, 2008
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I am looking to get my son in "rec" soccer, something to burn off some of that never ending energy and show him team work. I checked out www.brandonsoccer.com, spring...
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- I also use Bloomingdale west. Even though we live off of Big Bend I find it is the most fun for the kids and resonably priced at $30
- The Bloomngdale West rec center has soccer and tball during the summer. It's 6-8 weeks I think and costs $20 which includes the uniform.
- Check out your local YMCA - they usually have great programs at a reasonable price.
How to Encourage 7 y.o. to Stick with Piano Lessons
Asked by K.S. from San Francisco
on September 17, 2009
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My 7 y.o. has taken one piano lesson and was excited and interested. But after only a week and a half of trying to get her to practice just a few minutes a day, she s...
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- Different perspective here: She's had one lesson, and a little over a week of practicing -- she doesn't yet know if it's for her or not. I DO think there is a huge b...
- My kids have taken piano for years, and getting them to practice never gets any easier. They NEVER want to. I have tried to make it part of their daily chores and res...
- Where is the piano in the house? Is she separated from the family? I found that I had to take the time and sit in the room with my daughter when she practiced for the ...
3 Yr Old Swimming Lessons
Asked by D.M. from Los Angeles
on August 12, 2009
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Hi... My son who just turned 3 in April has recently started swimming lessons for tha first time ever he'z only been to 3x half hour lessons and he is the youngest in...
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- I would think it is time to find another swim class/instructor! He is 3 and just learning, that would be expected, and the instructor should be more sensitive to worki...
- D., We put our daughter, age 4, through two swim sessions this summer. The first was a group session, with a total of 4 children. My daughter was the one that was m...
- Hi D., If they are not charging you more money take the one on one class. Your son will benefit much more from it. My son did 2 years of group lessons and he learne...
Swim Lessons & Tee-Ball
Asked by M.H. from Phoenix
on April 1, 2008
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My daughter is 2 1/2 and I would like to get her involved in swim lessons and eventually sports like tee-ball and such. I was wondering at what age should I start gett...
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- Hi M., I just spoke with a children's swim instructor yesterday and your child is the right age to start lessons. I can recommend the instructor. She is in Peoria...
- My son started swim lessons at 9 Months. He loves it and now is almost 3 years old. It is fun for the kid and is life saving. Try Teacher Lynda's swim school ###-##...
- My daughter is the same age as yours. We are signing up for Mommy and Me swimming lessons this summer. Sara has started to show signs of wanting to swim by trying to f...
Lessons for 4 Yr Old to Prep for Kindergarten
Asked by C.S. from Albuquerque
on August 12, 2008
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This school year my 4 yr old son will be home, so I want to try to homeschool him. I was wondering if anyone has done this and how. Also, do any of you have suggestion...
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- I bought all of the pre-k and kindergarten workbooks that I could find. Walmart has them as well as Walgreens. Walgreens had the better selection. I also used a ...
- I'm doing the same with my 3 year old son and using a montessori approach. Check out the book "How to Raise an Amazing Child the Montessori Way" for some good ideas o...
- HI, my kids are in 9th &10th grade. We've been homeschooling since they each were in the third grade. You can look at BJU.com or Abeka.com. You can get just the books ...
Swimming Lessons for Almost 4 Year Old Girl
Asked by B.K. from San Antonio
on May 22, 2009
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I'm wanting to sign up my little girl for swimming lessons. I'm trying to decide between neighborhood pool or love to swim. Please tell me about your experience with...
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- Hi B., Good for you for seeking out great swim lessons for your child! Children are designed to swim from birth, can you believe it?! The earlier you start, the be...
- I have been teaching private lessons for 20 years, prior to that I was on a high school swim team, and I have been a certified lifeguard in the past. Presently, I wor...
- I am not familiar with Love to Swim but I put my son in FINS (Fun in Swimming) and it is awesome. I am a water baby myself, with a degree in Marine Biology and I am al...
Swimming Lessons for My 16 Month Old Twin Girls
Asked by C.M. from Miami
on April 14, 2009
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Hello I am looking for a place to take my girls for swimming lessons, that would not be so expensive. Please help, I would love to stay in Sunrise, Plantation, Fort La...
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- C., I'm taking my 8-month-old to the YMCA. We are not members yet, but we were able to sign him up for about $5 a class, which is much cheaper than the other programs...
- Aqua Champs in Wilton Manors is incredible. Google them on line and check out their private and group lessons. L.
- C., I have the name of a swim instructor for you. He does group lessons or private lessons. He works in weston and he is unbelievable with kids. My 2 boys went t...
Advice for Doctor Visit Anxiety and Swim Lessons
Asked by D.L. from Columbus
on August 11, 2008
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I'm hoping someone might have some advice for me. My son hates to go to the doctor. He has his 5-yr checkup this week and I'm not looking forward to it especially si...
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- I don't know so much about the doc visits, but I can comment on the swimming lessons. I taught lessons people from infant to adult. Your child is afraid. This h...
- Has hubby taken him to the Dr? If he does fine with dad and freaks out with mom, he may be picking up on some of mom's freaking out. I am an extra paranoid mother ab...
- Hi D.! My oldest is not fond of Doctors. She has had 5 surgergies in the last 3 1/2 years, so she associates the doctor with casts and not so pleasant things. It ...
Just Curious - Would You Let Your Teen Participate in Late Night Team Practices?
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on March 13, 2012
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I was leaving a PTA meeting at 8 last night and mentioned that I had to go pick up my son (13, 8th grade) and get him to his 9-10 PM hockey practice. I was surprised t...
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- No way! I think any coach or organization asking kids this age to practice that late on a school night needs to have their heads examined. They could find another time.
- Kids do better staying up late than getting up early don't they? If he is doing OK in school, then I say no problem. Hope mine don't go for late practices...I'm an e...
- Yep. I would... and when I was a kid, I did. Both for sports, and for drama. Personally... I don't see anything different with a kid going to bed at midnight-1...
Piano Lessons
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on September 19, 2010
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Hey Moms,
What age is a good age to begin piano lessons? What is a general price range for lessons?
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- my sons were 4 and 5 when they started. my 4 year old continues to play and he's 29 now, the older son lost interest when his little brother got better than him, but ...
- I lived in Florida until two years ago, and my son went to a music school beginning at 4 years old, and it was $25 per half hour lesson. We live in Ohio now, and have...
- 4 years old and we pay $9 for 1/2 hour lesson.
