Basketball: Child
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Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on March 22, 2009
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My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one f...
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- I would go for a delayed gratification avenue. Tell him he has to wait until he is seven (or eight) to have that toy. Then I would suggest the Wii and make it a fami...
- You've received a lot of great advice and insight herre. You also seem to have a strong instinct that this isn't a good idea for him right now. Don't succumb to the ...
- Here is my thoughts and experience. My son has been growing up with his peers around him having these types of games from a young age. I'd say around 5 and 6 is when t...
Upwards Basketball Program
Asked by S.G. from Norfolk
on September 26, 2012
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My son likes basketball and a neighborhood mom suggested he register for the Upwards basketball program which is associated with our local church. We don't attend the...
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- My daughter played Upward basketball for two years...it was several years ago. It is a good program to learn the basics in a good environment. They teach about baske...
- My son has played through Upward for the last 2 years and will be playing again this year. We love the program. We don't attend the Church and it has never been an iss...
- My son has played in Upward for 3 years. He likes it. It's not highly competitive, a great place to start. They do have a bible verse to learn/memorize weekly. T...
5 Year Old Driving Me Nuts!!
Asked by A.S. from San Francisco
on January 17, 2009
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I am babysitting a 5 year old and 5 monthold. I also have a 16 monthold. The 5 year old is driving me nuts becuase she never stops talking. I mean never. I can ask he...
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- I would buy a book for little kids on manners to make it fun for her, and at the same time she is learning. That's how I teach my kids manners, and they usually mind ...
- Allison, You probably have not shared with the mother of the five year old that her kid is driving you "nuts". You may not be prepared, at this time, to take care ...
- Sounds like she just wants some attention, are you playing games with her, reading to her??? 5 year olds very much like interaction, they need their brains stimulated,...
Basketball Program for 5 Yr Old?
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on August 25, 2008
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Somehow we missed tball (and cant get anyone to respond thru phone or email) and soccer. We werent sure about football this early, but my son really enjoys basketball...
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- Try V-start at Velocity Sports (Southlake, Coppell and Highland Village)... they've got a cool new program for 5-6 yr olds that gets them ready for all around sports s...
- check out mini dribblers or mini hawks throught he southlake rec, my boys all loved playing bball there. Good Luck.
- Check the Roanoke Rec Center: http://www.roanoketexas.com/UserFiles/Roanoke%20Fall%202008%20FINAL.pdf
5 Year Old Needs Glasses!
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on February 14, 2008
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Ok - our 5 year old (in Pre K)- told us at Monster Jam "he needed glasses but did not want them- they are ugly"- he had some trouble coloring in lines etc.- so ...
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- Yes, I have amblyopia in one eye. I'm 65, and effectively have only one eye. My folks used an eye patch on me when I was in first grade, but I hated it so they weren't...
- I have four children and my two oldest children were diagnosed with the same problem. Your child's case is VERY mild, by the way. Both my son and daughter wear g...
- You have gotten so many great responses. I will try to keep mine short. My son has the same problem. When he was four we went to the Optometrist and he prescribed g...
5-Year-old. Hyper or Normal?
Asked by J.O. from Detroit
on June 23, 2011
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My 5-year-old is having increasing trouble entertaining himself before he wants TV again. He is showing increased lack of impulse control, like say BOOP and bouncing a...
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- Ok, here's a thought.... When is his last snack? If you gave us more detail about snack times and what he is eating, that may have some clues. What I am getting...
- My kids are off the wall a couple of times per day within their allowed limits (my 3 year old has sprinted between the kitchen and the entry way about 25 times right n...
- I have twin 6 year old boys and one is VERY much like this. Always has been. He does fine if I structure his time. That doesn't mean I entertain him the whole day, but...
5 Year Old and Running
Asked by T.S. from Houston
on March 4, 2010
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My 5 year old has just started playing t-ball, and last week at practice the coach had them running around the bases, they did 3 laps and my son quit after 2 laps. I ...
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- I completely agree - that's a good plan for you, but it's not appropriate for a 5 year old. If he just started playing T-Ball, it's going to take a while for his musc...
- He is only 5 years old, I would not push him too much. Encourage him and maybe run as far as he can then walk back home and continue on your routine. After awhile it w...
- it might help to get everyone involved and make a huge game out of it. try playing tag or monster or even kick ball. it takes time for a child to get use to new things...
BORED 5 Year Old Playing Outside ALONE
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on June 5, 2012
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we don't have any other young kids in our lame neighborhood. Sometimes when the baby is napping and I have to pick up the house my 5 year old can play outside (I can s...
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- Sidewalk chalk! Give her a bucket of water & a paintbrush and have her paint the swing set. Sand toys...?
- My son is 5 and when he is outside by himself (usually when I'm cooking dinner and can see/talk with him through the window) he loves to gather rocks and color/paint t...
- That's funny, I'd forgotten how much my girls liked to sweep til I read the response by Jim at Home. When mine were little, I found a couple of child-sized brooms at t...
5 Year Old with Anxiety
Asked by A.H. from Toledo
on February 21, 2008
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My 5 year old has high anxiety.(She turns 6 in March) She has trouble adjusting to new situations. She often stresses over the littlest things. Her stress actually f...
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- Hi A.! Both of my children have gone through this at one time or another. When I talked to their preschool teacher about this she said to try activities such as pla...
- A. I really feel for you. The doctor should have given you different ways to deal with your daughters issues. Maybe try consultanting a Mental Health Specialist and se...
- I sympathize with what you're going through. My daughter and one of my sons has gone through this type of thing. My son is 11 and has learned to handle his anxiety bet...
My 5 Year Old Child Is Super Spoiled !
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on August 25, 2010
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Help, I am at my wits end with my 5 year old . I am a single mother of 1, his father is not in the picture. I work a full time job and have family help me raise my lil...
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- A 5 year old is old enough to understand take him in your arms of course sit down first and tell him what you wrote iin simple terms tell him you love him over and...
- It seems to me that your son is acting out because he WANTS and NEEDS his mom. Instead of focusing on the "bad" behavior try to spend more quality time with him when y...
- Hi J.- It sounds like you need to set written rules in your home and be consistent about following them and their consequences. I know it's hard to be the 'bad' gu...
