Baby Sign Language: Munchkin
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Baby Sign Language Meet-Up Groups
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on June 19, 2008
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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 signs. We are so very proud of our lil munchkin and ...
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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...
- Here is one in Fort Worth http://babysigning.meetup.com/110/ - there may be others closer...just put "baby sign language" in meetup.com search with your zip code and i...
How to Respond to Other Children's Reactions to My Baby with Special Needs
Asked by J.E. from Grand Junction
on August 17, 2011
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I was at a playground today with my big girl who is 4 years old and baby girl who is 10 months. Some young boys noticed my littlest munchkin and said something like "L...
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- Congratulations on you beautiful baby. In my family we know that those little ones are Saints on earth. They are the closest to God. Our daughter with downs pasted ...
- Personally, I would use times like that to teach the other kids. I would walk over to them and kindly explain to them the truth about your sweet baby and all she has b...
- This is an opportunity to teach other children about how we are all different. I have a son with autism and one time a beautiful little redhead on the playground told...
Babies Growing up in a Bilingual Environment
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on March 3, 2011
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Hi, my son, who is 16 months old, is growing up in a bilingual environment (sort of). He goes to day care (all English) 10 hours a day on weekdays, and when he's home...
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- Find a new day care provider. A bilingual environment is a wonderful experience for a child. Both my children were exposed to 2 languages at an early age. My olde...
- We have neighbors who raised their son in a German/English environment. He spoke not at all for about two years, but could obviously understand most of what he heard. ...
- Nevermind what your daycare provider has told you. Your child is primed to learn language at this stage and will pick up both languages if that is what he is exposed ...
Signing with a 1 Year Old
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on April 3, 2008
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Is it worth going to the Kindermusik or Gymboree signing classes, or can we do just as well on our own. Our little once knows about a half a dozen signs from playing ...
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- Hi there! check out www.daywithyou.com. iT's a new video series for children that uses sign language, songs and play in each DVD.
- I think that the classes at Gymboree and Kindermusik are great for socialization, but you can ABSOLUTELY do it yourself just as well at home. There are lots of great ...
- We took the Kindermusik class, but in the end, I personally didn't think it was worth the $$ for us. I think working one on one with the child is a better use of time...
Any in Home Daycares in the Smyrna Cobb Area?
Asked by N.P. from Atlanta
on February 19, 2008
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Can anyone recommend any inhome daycares, or daycares in the Smyrna Cobb area?
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- Hey Natalie, The Children's Ministry leader of my church in Marietta is now opening up her home for daycare services. Here is her information. Childcare arts...
- I am at SAHM. What hours are you wanting??? I am looking for a baby to watch. Email me if you are interested. ____@____.com
- Grand opening of Family Child Care in Austell. Resonable rates, drop-in service available, nights, weekends and before and after school. Accepting children ages infant...
14 Month Old with Negative Change in Behavior
Asked by L.B. from Philadelphia
on April 11, 2007
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My son has recently been more moody then usual. He is throwing tantrums which he hasn't done before. I am also trying to introduce him to the sippy cup. He throws it a...
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- Hi, I would suggest trying different sippy cups. Just buy one of a few different brands until you find the one he likes best. My son used Avent bottles when I stopped ...
- Definitely try different sippy cups with him. I found that some of the sippy cups, especially the ones advertised as no spill, really require a lot of sucking to get ...
- my daughter was weened to a sippy at 9 months and she never even knew it we bought the cups with the silcon nipples baby feels like they are drinking from a bottle but...
16, Almost 17, Mos Old Does Not Talk - When Is Time to Be Concerned?
Asked by ✩.!. from Denver
on March 22, 2012
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She refuses - just points at everything and grunts. She is the 3rd child and I was told this is quite common since older siblings tend to talk for them.
I have hea...
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- Our first son picked up language very quickly. We knew he was "ahead" and did not necessarily thing second son woyld be as quick...but we were suprised when, at 17 mth...
- Not time to worry yet, especially for a 3rd child. Maybe her siblings are talking for her? Oh yea, you said that. (-: My oldest didn't talk until 19 months. My ...
- At 18 months my daughter was using less then 20 words. Dr.#1 said she needed to be evaluated ASAP and totally freaked me out about it. She even dictated to me that I m...
Tantrums, Tantrums, Tantrums
Asked by M.E. from Orlando
on May 7, 2007
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It seems like my daughter cries for everything nowadays! Just in the past 3 days, she has gotten really bad! Anything we say no to, or remove from her, she will throw ...
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- it's so hard! when you remove something from her, is it possible to replace the item with something else? disract her? when she has a tantrum, agree with her- give...
- A book that really helped me is by Jane Nelson, Positive Discipline. Check out their website www.positivediscipline.com They have a book tailored to the toddler st...
- wow what a great link! Nice precise info on handling tantrums! I have booked marked it!
My Daughter Sucks on Her Fingers
Asked by K.P. from Buffalo
on February 22, 2008
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I am trying to find a way to keep my daughter from sucking on her fingers. It looks disgusting and is just gross considering how many things she plays with and all the...
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- My son was a major sucker until he was 6 so I bought him a pair of those cheep thin knit gloves from the street corner vendor for a dollar and called it a "Magic Glove...
- My daughter would bite her nails and have her fingers in her mouth too. I did by that special nail polish but it didn't really work for me. I actually realized that ...
- Hi, Yes they still do make the nail polish for sucking thumb. It is called Stop the Bite! We found it at Wal-mart in the nail polish asile. We had to really hunt fo...
Need Advise on How to Discipline a 1 Year Old Who Has Tantrums
Asked by D.R. from New York
on March 26, 2008
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Looking for advise from mothers who have had similar situations. My son just turned One a little under a week ago. I noticed he has these tantrums when he is put in th...
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- Your doc is correct... you can't respond and give in. that's just allowing the tantrums to work. my best advice is to remove him from the situation.... if possible. ...
- Dear Diana, Everybodies right, Kids have tantrums because they are hungry, tired or sick. Be patient. This is his way of letting you know that. I had this proble...
- hi D., raising a 1-year-old AND a 20-year-old? that's too much to deal with! your son sounds like he has been sick a lot, just like my 14-month-old. bronchiolitis and ...
