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Seeking Info on Local Challenger Sports Programs for Special Needs
Asked by J.L. from Los Angeles
on March 7, 2009
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My son is 7 and is affected by Autism. He has been involved with Challenger baseball and loves it. He also loves Basketball and has played at the community center he...
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- Hi J., How great that he has a sport that he likes. I highly recommend getting on TACA's yahoo group (Talk About Curing Autism). This is families of autism helping ...
- Hi I have a 7 year old with Autism as well he just started Challenger baseball in La habra. The first game is this Sunday & they are still looking for players. Let me ...
- Hello J., As a special ed. teacher who works with children on the Autism spectrum, it would be my recommendation for your son to continue to experience structure, not...
What to Buy a 10 Year Old
Asked by D.W. from Madison
on August 20, 2007
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My nephew is turning 10 and I'm wondering if anyone has ideas on good birthday gifts. I asked him what he wanted and he said a football game for his x-box or a dirt b...
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- Hi D.! Does the child have access to the Internet? Maybe a subscription to a club like Club Penguin (my ten year old loves it) would work... it's not expensive and...
- What about a pogo stick? Ten is the perfect age for learning how to use one, and it entertains my 10 year old son and his friends for hours outside while providing so...
- My 10 year old loves gift cards from Target. Always a winner!!! P.
Vacation Bible School
Asked by D.L. from Houston
on April 13, 2009
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I am very active in our churches youth group with the economy the way it is I want to make sure I provide a very good but, cost effective VBS for 2009. We are going wi...
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- I would also suggest Oriental Trading - from your About Me it sounds like you might not have much time to create your own crafts. Oriental Trading has great stuff that...
- Check out Oriental Trading for craft ideas. If it is too expensive to go that route, then get the ideas from there and then find cheaper materials to make the craft. ...
- If there are any local college or High School players of those sports that are popular you could have them come and give autographs to the kids and talk about how they...
Really Bad Temper
Asked by V.M. from Fort Wayne
on July 24, 2009
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My 9 year old daughter has a temper and has had for quite some time. Unfortunately, it is getting more noticeable. She is also a perfectionist and very hard on herse...
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- There's a book that's an easy read - "Don't sweat the small stuff and it's all small stuff." One of the very first items in there is "Make Peace with Imperfection." ...
- V., I was so glad to read someone else is going threw what I have for the longest time I thought I was the only one who had a child, that sounds like the way yours is....
- HOw much do you talk about ALTERNATIVE BEHAVIOR? Do you talk about what is appropriate and what is not? When you see something in the store, on TV, etc. TALK ABOUT I...
Need Advice on Birthday Party Event Ettiquette
Asked by J.T. from Austin
on June 17, 2008
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Hello All!
This is my first request for advice on here. My son's 3rd birthday party is next month and we've had the theme for the party sort of just fall into place w...
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- I think I would invite only one or two families to join you, but before you send an invitation, talk to the moms. I think most people would be understanding about your...
- When the invitiation is addressed to the child(ren) only, it should be assumed that everyone else who may want to join would have to pay their own way. You could also...
- You do not pay for parents and they will not expect you to. My husband and I took my 8 year old son on Monday night to RR Express game. Get Berm seating its cheaper an...
Need to Know Where to Take My Three Year Old
Asked by A.W. from Las Vegas
on December 3, 2006
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I am new to the Las Vegas area, we are in the Centennial Hills area. I am looking for some evening or weekend sports/swimming activities to get my three year old invol...
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- I would check the Clark County parks department. I have my daughter in a tiny tots sports class. They have different classes at different community centers. The web...
- Hi, I am also looking into getting my kids involved in diffrent programs, and recently heard of the diffrent community centers around town. They have all sorts of act...
- Hi A., I think you are the A. I know from church. :) Anyway, we are looking to get Aidan into something, too, but I think we are going to wait til Spring as I will b...
7 Year Old Son Has No Interest in Sports
Asked by J.Q. from Eugene
on February 21, 2008
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We have put our son in many sports and he's always has just been the kid that doesn't care and would rather be playing on the swing sets or riding his bike. This year ...
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- Find out what he does like. My youngest (now 20) didn't like sports either. On his own, he's always pursued music (trumpet, bass guitar, rhythym guitar, violin, pian...
- I strongly, strongly, strongly encourage you to read the book "Emotional Intelligence" (you can find used copies on amazon.com). It will help you understand your chil...
- You know, J., riding bikes is a sport--at least the last time I checked. Playing on swings might lead to a love of circus arts--like tumbling, gymnastics, and putting...
Husbands Family Not Including My Children
Asked by S.M. from Los Angeles
on April 1, 2011
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My husband and I are in a heated argument over this issue. I do not feel it's fair that his parents and sister plan activites (Disneyland, vacations, baseball games)...
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- What if they took your van and got into an accident? That liability is a huge issue! And you'd be without your car. Don't they have any other vehicles of their own? So...
- Find friends who your family can do things with - be as polite as possible, and realize NOTHING WILL CHANGE. These are not people who are sensitive or who really ca...
- I think your husband needs to say. You can use the van, but here's the deal my son goes as well because I don't want him left out. You can understand that right? The ...
My Legs Are So Pasty
Asked by S.C. from Fort Wayne
on May 12, 2011
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...but it's HOT outside! My husband and I are going to a baseball game tonight and it's suppose to be in the upper 70's, definitely shorts weather! But my legs are glo...
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- get some self tanning lotion and rock those shorts!
- nothing wrong with white legs. They arent pasty! LOL. Wear colors like pink, light purple or whatever, not white or black, that compliment your skin. The only fashion ...
- You live in ohio of course they are pasty! Either embrace it and wear shorts or you could get a spray tan.
Fundraising Ideas?
Asked by J. from Dallas
on January 24, 2008
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Hi there!! I have a 10 year old son who is playing on a Select Baseball team. Because they have to pay for everything on thier own, thier costs this year at $10,500. W...
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- I can customize a fundraiser for your team, including prizes for the boys to encourage sales. Usually I give 25% of the sales back. I know you are getting a lot of o...
- J., Since it is boys you might not like this idea but I actually do a candle fundraiser and its a great one. we give back 50% of all that you sell. So if your boys so...
- Hi J., Take a look at www.thecomplimentscard.com. I have had great fundraisers with the compliments card.
