Basketball: Older Child
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Basketball in Saginaw Area for 8Yr. Old Girl
Asked by K.T. from Dallas
on July 20, 2009
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My daughter is interested in Basketball after she participated in a basketball camp earlier this summer. I am having problems finding any information for basketball in...
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- Most basketball programs are in the winter. I work at the Haltom City Recreation Center. We'll start registration for our basketball league in November. However, we wi...
- I agree with checking with the Y. I know the one in Summerfields offers it. There's another group, Upward?, I think, that does b-ball. It's a chuch-affiliated program....
- NW YMCA and also the NW Baptist Church does some kind of basketball program...it is just across and down the street from the Y on boat club road.
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...
Help! My 10 Year Old Daughter.
Asked by J.Y. from Charlotte
on September 17, 2008
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I have a beautiful 10 year old daughter. She has so many clothes and they are all very fashionable but I swear, every morning she comes down looking like a nut case. ...
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- she is going thought a stag and the more youfuss about the more she will do so one morning just tel that she looks nice and see the look on her face
- I know I'm a bit late with the response but i just wanted to let you know that I always did my own thing fashionably. I was a cheerleader in 10th grade and came into ...
- J. - do not panic. This is a phase and a creative outlet. Encourage your son not to pick on her - being a kid is hard enough. Next years' schools uniforms will he...
Seeking a Basketball Program for My 9 Year Old Daughter in Gwinnett County
Asked by K.G. from Atlanta
on July 1, 2008
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We recently moved to the area and are looking for a basketball program for ou 9 year old daughter. She loves basketball but we have been unable to locate programs for...
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- My kids don't play basketball so I don't know from personal experience. My neighbor's son played through the Upward program. Their website is www.upward.org. It is a n...
- Hi. Look up Yellow River Baptist church in lilburn off Five Forks Trkm & Killian Hill Rd. They are suppose to have a great program, coach, & inexpensive.
- Tha county's parks and rec. does have a basketball program. At that age (9), it is not co-ed, so your daughter would be playing on an all girls' team. The teams typica...
Help with 10 Year Old Son
Asked by B.R. from Pittsburgh
on August 26, 2006
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people tell me i'm to over portective of my 10 year old son because i will not let him run the roads like his 8 year old stepbrother can. i do not have custody of him ...
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- Hi B. R: I am the mother of a son around the same age as yours, my son just turned 11 three weeks ago. I understand what you are going through but you have to start g...
- I am in the same boat as you... My son just turned 11 and I dont let him run the streets either.. He is a very well behaved child and I know he wouldnt get into troubl...
- I have a 7-year-old son myself and two step children that are older. So I get criticized a lot about not letting go. I feel you have to do what’s best for you becaus...
My 7 Year Old Daughter Isn't Interested in Anything!
Asked by S.H. from Washington DC
on May 29, 2008
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I have a problem that may not be a problem at all. I can’t get my 7, soon to be 8, year old daughter interested in anything. When she was much younger I signed her...
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- This makes me think back when I was her age... The very extent of my activities was swimming in the summer and soccer other times in the year. I think nowadays paren...
- You have received so much great advice. I just want to add that at 7, your daughter is still really young. Maybe you should just let her sit this summer out. She ma...
- Hi, S.. Is your daughter the youngest of the three? I also have a seven year old who has tried various activities with limited success. She is the baby of the fam...
Help with Whiny 7 Year Old
Asked by T.B. from Houston
on October 20, 2008
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Please help! My husband and I are at our wits end with our 7-year old daughter. She has become excessively whiny. Anything that she is asked to do and she doesn't w...
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- I love Parenting with Love & Logic. We are presenting the parenting class at Summitt Elementary in January if you are interested. Its just good, solid, parenting. T.
- You've gotten a lot of great advice! I'm in the same boat with my 6 year old. She's a star student at school yet has break downs at home. Her 3 year old brother has...
- Love and Logic works. I have two grown children to prove it. Spanking may or may not work, but what it does do, is make both your child and you feel crummy. Try the Lo...
What to Get a 9 Year Old Who Never Plays with Anything
Asked by K.W. from St. Louis
on November 5, 2008
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My 9 year old step-son has some issues. We cannot pinpoint what they are because we only have him every other weekend and his mom does not see the same things we do, ...
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- I have an Aspergers son (on the autistic spectrum). These kids usually have one special interest or some might say obsession. My son's was usually matchbox cars. Ho...
- Sorry, I don't have time to read your previous responses. Here are a few ideas: 1-Video or computer games that are active like driving games or Guitar Hero (to...
- what does school say about his development? What are his grades like? If you share custody, then you do have rights regarding his academics. & what does his doctor ...
Gift Ideas: What Do 8 y.o. Girls like These Days?
Asked by R.D. from Dallas
on June 24, 2008
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My 8 y.o. son will be attending 2 birthday parties for two little girls his age in the next few weeks and I was wondering what are girls into at this age. I know Webki...
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- Anything Jonas Brothers or Camp Rock will be loved, this age also enjoys crafts. My 9 year old much prefers shopping at Michael's and Hobby Lobby over ToysRUs! And, ...
- My daughter is 13 now but at 8 she enjoyed..... Bratz, LOVED stuffed animals, at the time she had a gameboy she played a lot, she loved crafty things, especially the b...
- My 7 y/o is obsessed with *Hannah Montana!* Target also has a really neat craft isle with cool things for girls this age to make priced around $10-12. Take Care!
Gift for 7 Year Old Boy
Asked by V.H. from St. Louis
on January 18, 2008
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My friend lives out of town and her son will be turning 7 in a few weeks. I want to send him something for his birthday but am at a total loss! Does anyone know of s...
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- I got my nephew a board game called "Totally Gross" but he may have been a bit older. He's not very into reading or learning so this was a way to show him that it can...
- I have a 7-year old boy. He loves his Webkinz! He also likes anything dealing with Magic or science. What about tokens to Chuckie Cheese or a membership to somethin...
- My 7 year old son also loves legos. Usually the smaller sets he can do by himself. He also loves paper airplanes (Klutz has a good book), Webkinz, Wii video games (v...
