Groups & Lessons
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The Sress of Sports with Teens?
Asked by A.S. from Springfield
on January 13, 2012
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Okay so you could say our family is sports orientated. I have 4 kids 18,15, 11, and 5. My 18 year old cheerleads, my 5 year old does "baseball", but my 15 year old doe...
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- Sometimes it seems like they just take on so much, doesn't it? My daughter is a high school soccer player also. As far as the concern about being overly busy, my daug...
- Did your daughter express any dissatisfaction with her current extracurriculars or with dad's involvement in them? If not, let sleeping dogs lie.
- I think it all depends on whether this is stressing your daughter or not. On one hand, it's pretty great that your husband spends so much time with her. If SHE'S fin...
Piano Lessons
Asked by R.S. from Dallas
on February 10, 2008
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I have a 7 year old who is showing interest in music. I want to know if it is the right age for him to get started on learning how to play music. If it is I do want to...
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- Debbi Allen teaches piano in your area - great with kids too. Her number is ###-###-####. ~ K. P
- My daughter started summer last year. She loves it and loves her teacher - sweet Mrs Darlene Pritzkau (Parker and Custer) Most teachers dont take kids that young, bu...
- I have been a piano teacher for many years. The right age to start a child in piano lessons is when that child shows interest, even if he is 3. I teach ages 3-adult. ...
Wanting to Put My 3 Year Old into Sports
Asked by C.R. from Austin
on August 21, 2009
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Hello fellow moms. I was interested in putting my son in T ball or soccer soon. I was wondering if any of you new of some leagues in South Austin that I could sign h...
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- I would say that 3YO is probably a tad early for team sports. I've got three girls (19, 17, 8) and we've participated in various team sports. I HIGHLY encourage ever...
- I agree with checking your local YMCA. We have our 3 year old signed up for T-Ball this fall! What is great about the Y is that there are no points, just tons of fun...
- I don't live in your area but go to your local YMCA. The only sport a child can play at 3 is soccer. They always have a fall, spring, and summer session. I put my kids...
When to Start Lessons?
Asked by C.C. from Tampa
on December 23, 2009
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At what age is it appropriate to begin music lessons? I have read that the piano would be the best instrument to start with - easier for tiny fingers vs string. I have...
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- I was just talking to my friend Laura Long (piano teacher) about how young a child can be to start piano lessons. Here is her response: "With the Suzuki method, the ...
- My experience as someone with a music background (not a teacher, but a player)is that it is never too young. However, I feel that younger ages should start off with t...
- I started piano at 4 yrs old and woodwinds (flute & clarinet) in 7th grade when I got to Jr. High). My daughter started piano in 1st grade. Both my son & daughter st...
Piano Lessons?
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on August 9, 2012
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What do you pay for piano lessons?
It seems, we can take a lesson at a studio (or someones in-home studio) for about $20 per lesson. Or we can get an in home les...
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- J....I live in the Twin Cities too (in Woodbury) and I pay $19.50 for 30 minutes which in my opinion is a great deal. I looked into some of the music schools and some...
- Check at a local university in the performing arts department. Professors frequently do lessons as do some students. The students would obviously offer a lower price...
- All I have found for 30 min private lessons here is $20 per lesson. However, the MWR of the Army post here is starting group lessons next month for $60 per month -...
Swimming Lessons
Asked by M.D. from Washington DC
on March 23, 2012
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My friend teaches swimming lessons and has taught my kids in the past..
She has 3 sessions. My question is, do you think kids need more than one session? We will pu...
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- id say if u can afford it do another lesson.. is there a publis pool around by u that u can bring the kids to if u cant afford both and u can give them some lessons......
- Yes, absolutely worth the money to put them in lessons twice. They won't learn to swim in just one session, so the more opportunities you give them to get comfortable ...
- One session is not enough to be proficient in the water. It takes awhile to learn to be a good swimmer, and two weeks is just not enough time. I say do more than one ...
Sewing Lessons
Asked by T.T. from Dallas
on May 25, 2010
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Is there anyone in the southwest, hospital district, or really just in Fort Worth, that gives sewing lessons? I am really looking for a one on one. I know the basics, ...
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- There is a woman who does embroidery in Berkley off 8th street, Nancy Witt. Her company is in the spare room in their home. She might be willing to take on a student....
- are you part of a moms group? or could you be and ask around? Checked with your community classes? Every town I've ever lived in seemed to offer sewing through commu...
- Hey T., check out "extended education" classes at TCU... There is a wonderful lady SUE OTT who teaches sewing to beginners......I believe they have a web site -----ww...
Homework Habits & After School Sports
Asked by N.R. from Des Moines
on August 11, 2010
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I have a 3rd grader and Kindergartner and would like to start establishing good study/homework habits. The third grader has soccer one night a week and Cub Scouts one ...
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- Mine are in 1st and 3rd. We have 3 different soccer teams and horseback riding; debating adding in basketball or swim team - so a lot going on after school. There ...
- While my answer won't be popular LOL it certainly worked for us. Homework was done when they got home, no playing, no TV no anything until the homework was done. If...
- We have football, boy scouts, karate, cross-country, speech/debate, band, orchestra, choir, etc., etc. so we have ALOT going on everyday in addition to homework. I st...
A Question About T-Ball/Baseball for All the Sports Moms Out There!
Asked by K.I. from Spokane
on February 3, 2010
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Hello ladies!
My question is this: What is more important at this age? Friends or skill level?
My oldest son-age 6, will be attending his second season of baseba...
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- Let him become a Rookie. The friendships are more important than star quality. Our little guy grew in his game when a couple of father's came early to help each one ...
- I have coached many levels of baseball and it has been my experience that kids rise to the challenge. I also feel that it is easier to hit a thrown ball than one on a ...
- Our league has a weird setup, so we have not had that issue - it's age-only based until you are 9. But I think since you know that coach and he knows the kids' skill l...
Teenage Son Anger Sports
Asked by T.W. from Cincinnati
on February 6, 2010
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My son is almost 15. He is an excellent athlete, basketball & football. Off the athletic field he is a caring young man. He has friends, a good relationship with hi...
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- Wow, a complicated issue with a complicated history. As I read, I had the impression that too much is riding on your son's success in sports. His own self-esteem, ...
- Tracy, My heart goes out to you with regard to the anger issues. My daughter who is 16 has had some of the same issues but not with sports. I have had to look at it...
- I just did a quick check on cognitive therapy and it seems that there are three types. One called RET might be beneficial. You might also to check out another therapy ...
