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6 Year Old Wants to Quit Ice Skating
Asked by M.T. from Los Angeles
on October 8, 2011
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My 6 year old is halfway through a session of 10 ice skating lessons and already wants to quit. She says the classes are too long, it's boring (it does tend to be the...
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- I know your daughter gave you a list of reasons, but are those really the "reasons"? She may feel her skill level is sub-par or intimidated by the coach. See if you ca...
- If this were a year-long commitment, etc., I'd say reassess and maybe let her quit, but it's halfway through only 10 lessons. Stick with it. I like the idea of taking ...
- I would advise her to stick it out because of the reasons she gave. She didn't say she hates ice skating, she said she's bored and she's cold. I think if there is a lo...
Good Activities?
Asked by K.S. from Milwaukee
on February 29, 2008
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My daughter is going to be 4 years old in April. We are considering enrolling her in Tae Kwan Do (her daddy too!); it seems to be a good energy-burning activity that ...
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- YMCA has tumbling,teeball,soccer,swim lessons etc. I started my daughter in them at age4. Also an only child to have her use to being away from me and listening-follo...
- Our entire family (except the 9 month old)started Karate a little over a year ago and we absolutely love it! My boys are now 7 and 5. I was originally only going to ...
- K., I was wondeing if you have a Gymboree play gym in your area, they have a wonderful semi structured play time, music classes and art classes. These classes are grea...
12 Year Old Havng Trouble Adjustng
Asked by A.P. from Houston
on April 1, 2008
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My 12 year od daughter is having trouble adjusting to this new and big city. We moved here in Cypress in Aug. She misses her friends in Louisiana so much that she isn'...
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- Try Cypress Academy, they have programs for all of the classes listed above. (View their website) I think their try outs for cheer are right now. If you have the time...
- Try looking on the internet to find a dance studio or team that does not do competitions to start off. I don't know of any in your area, but there is sure to be one t...
- You are never to old to start a new sport, talk her into going to a gym and watching the tumbling classes and some gyms will let you have a trial visit. She might see ...
My Neighbors Son Is NOT Allergic to Peanuts, But....
Asked by G.T. from Rochester
on November 16, 2010
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My neighbors son is NOT allergic to peanuts. But a new boy that moved here about a month ago and was put in his kindergarten class is. There are 4 different kindergart...
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- How about trying a different type of butter. Are any others allowed? Almond butter, sunflower butter, etc? Many schools don't allow peanuts at all because someone M...
- I would have her explain that apparently peanut butter sandwiches is the ONLY food this child eats. ( Btw, kind of hard to believe. A favorite, maybe but the ONLY?) ...
- Not to be judgemental, but you want to isolate this new boy from his friends so your friend's son can have a peanut butter sandwich? There are alternatives to peanut b...
How Much Is Too Much?
Asked by E.D. from Seattle
on February 7, 2012
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Up until now, my kids (3 and 4) haven't had formal sports activities. I've just enrolled my little one in gymnastics (her first class was today and she is in love) an...
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- My almost 4 year old takes swim, tumbling, and dance every week. She also takes a drama class, and we do story time. And then one morning a week she does a co-op presc...
- I'd stick with what you're doing. Once you're in the swing of it if it feels like you (all of you) want to do more THEN sign them up for something else. If this is...
- I think it depends if they are asking you for the karate, if they are, I would wait 2 months. So all of you take some time and see if your already classes aren't too m...
Help with a Teenage Daughter
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on February 6, 2008
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I have a daughter that just turned 16 this January and I am having issues with her passing the 10 grade, she all together has been a great child, other than the tipica...
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- Talk to her teachers. See if there is a tutorial program at school that she can attend. All teachers should have some sort of set tutorial times each week. I am a t...
- Has anything significant happened that might have brought on these feelings of not feeling smart enough to do this work? Does she feel like she doesn't get enough att...
- I have a 13 year old in 8th grade that needed extra help in math. I couldn't help her either so I went to the teacher which didn't help much either. I found a young m...
Recreational Activities for Preschool Boy
Asked by M.E. from Chicago
on September 30, 2010
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I have a soon to be 5 year old boy who is very active at home, but quite shy around others. We've had him in classes at the library and park district since he was an i...
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- Bolingbrook offers a Preschool Boys Gymnastics. It's $83 for 8 weeks for non-residents and the next session starts the last week of October. I know what it's like to...
- A good karate club is not focused on violence at all. In fact, most instructors will actively discourage the use of karate moves on anyone outside of the class. My s...
- Last year I had my son who had just turned 5 in gymnastics as well. He was the only boy too. I think it bothered me more than him but I didn't want to continue it be...
6 Year Old - Sports
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on September 20, 2011
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Hi everyone,
So - here is my latest question. How many of your young elementary aged kids play sports? How many of you do not have your kids in sports? Those of yo...
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- My kids have soccer in the fall, winter, and spring. Teeball in the spring into summer. Dance class once a week. And we do an after school gym program at a local gym...
- Yep. We USED to go 1 per season (school from 8am-4pm...meaning gone from 7-5) only left room for MAYBE 1 activity at a time. Now that we homeschool our options a...
- If a kid likes it, they will do it. If they don't like it, they will not want to go and do it. And it may be a battle to get them to go, each time. Then there is ...
Is It My Parenting... or My Sons Personality/age?
Asked by B.R. from Salt Lake City
on January 30, 2011
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I took my (soon to be 2 yo)son to a mommy - toddler class (tumbling) the other day. I left in tears and so horribly embarrassed that I've done nothing but question eve...
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- He was acting just like his age, maybe some kids in his age group are unusually cooperative, maybe they've attended this class for months, or maybe they are a few mont...
- It is ridiculous to expect a 2 year old to get through a "structured" class! He's TWO! You're fine, he's fine. Plus the instructor sounds like a real tool.
- I think it's probably his personality. My daughter (3) and I attend a parent-toddler dance class, and some of the kids spend the time running around instead of follow...
Should You Make Your Child Take Band If He Says He Does Not Want to Anymore?
Asked by J.W. from San Francisco
on August 11, 2009
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My son is starting highschool in just a few weeks. He has been playing saxaphone for the last two years in middle school and has some natural talent, but now he says h...
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- Fine arts is a requirement in school. If he doesnt want to play music, perhaps he can study the great masters and composers. Or he may wish to go toward some other cre...
- That is so tough...I don't have a teenager...so it's hard to try and give advice, so I thought I'd just share my thoughts and experience. I was in the orchestra all t...
- The question is why does he REALLY want to quit? From what you have already said, it sounds like there might be some underlying reason that you need to address more & ...
