Adult Child: Puppets
6 articles
"Seeking Activity Ideas for My Almost 2 Year Old"
Asked by H.O. from Austin
on November 22, 2008
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I need activity ideas for my 2 year old boy. I also have a 3 year old girl. I would appreciate any ideas on what we can do together. We can only read so many books and...
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- Away from the house - parks, libraries, and pet stores are always great for exploring, and free. At home - dance inside on rainy days (suprisingly BareNaked Ladies ...
- My son really enjoys going to gymboree once a week to jump, climb etc. We also do a music class once a week called heartsong music together. Lastly we have one play g...
- These are just ideas. Your children will be able to do these at different levels. When I say a race, you can start of by just saying "lets see how long we can ALL do t...
Behavioral Issues at Preschool
Asked by A.E. from Dallas
on November 20, 2009
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Moms, I really need your insight! I have a 3-year-old daughter (3 in June) who is exhibiting really bad behavior at preschool. Please bear with me! She attends 2 days...
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- I second the room mom idea. I don't think there is something "wrong" with her.
- I would recommend that you stay in the classroom with her for several days to monitor. Offer to be a room Mom for the day and watch for yourself her interactions and h...
- My DS went through some similar issues. We ended up changing daycares and his behavior improved dramatically. The center he was at was too chaotic for his personality ...
Bedtime Shenanagans & Noise
Asked by M.K. from Chicago
on April 25, 2008
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BACKGROUND: My daughter is 26 months old and sleeps in her crib. She is very happy in her crib and I do not intend on moving her to a bed until she shows signs of wa...
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- put the baby in pack and play for two or three nights in your room and let her scream it out. it is hard to do - but the only thing that will work.
- Here is a crib tent online that may solve the problem - it is a netting over top and sides of crib: http://www.csnbaby.com/asp/show_detail.asp?sku=XI1001&refid=FR51-X...
- I just read your response in the "what happened" section, and just have to say - as your son gets older, he will have his opportunities to get even with his sister! H...
What I Expect from Teachers
Asked by K.M. from Washington DC
on March 7, 2012
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Okay first this may be long. Second it's more of a vent/rant than a question, but I may throw a question in since this is a Q&A forum!
When I send my children to s...
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- I would hate to teach kindergarten or any lower grade, you see picking on, I see hitting on. Little kids have a limited ability to say what they mean so they grab stu...
- I agree with you. The teachers should have some idea what's going on and be on the lookout for it. If the end of the day is the only time it's happening, it is possi...
- I would also be upset if my child's teacher didn't step in. I agree with a poster though that it's not really bullying at this age vs obnoxious behaviour by the girls...
Almost 9-Year Old Flying Alone!
Asked by T.A. from Portland
on February 12, 2008
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Today we received notice from my almost 9 year old Bio-MOMs new attorney (4 in 18-months) stating that we needed to address ‘spring break’ and essentially needed t...
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- Personally, I was terrified to go on a plane until I was 18. Depending on your daughter's personality, it seems she is more introverted. And does not just take charge...
- Seems as you tried going out of your way to make the trip less stressful. Time for the mom to step up. It isnt your problem she is being selfish. I advise you to speak...
- First, I'm curious as to why your daughter might be afraid to fly alone - is this something that can be worked through with counseling? The airlines are generally ver...
Just Informed My Son Is "Hyperactive" or "High Energy"
Asked by A.Y. from Jamestown
on November 7, 2008
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I just attended my son's kindergarten parent/teacher conference. He is 5, almost 6 years old. Only a few minutes into the meeting, his teacher mentioned he was "hyp...
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- Get him checked for ADD or ADHD. And then get a second opinion. I went through the same thing with my son. Hope all is well! Best of luck to you. If you have more ...
- First of all, the teacher is ONE person and ONE opinion...yes I would place value on that opinion and I would do 2 things...First call his doctor and have a meeting wi...
- Hey there A., Relax, it's ok and so is your son. Boys will be boys. There is nothing wrong with your son's "high-energy" and for his teacher, maybe she has "low-tole...
