Guitar Lessons
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DIY Piano Lessons.
Asked by H.F. from Portland
on February 12, 2010
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Hi there, my family has been given a piano from family and I would love to put all my kids in lessons. The problem is we don't have the time for it during the week wit...
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- My mom taught me piano; she started me when I was 11 or so (I don't remember the exact age), with a beginner's piano book. She could read notes, so that helped. Once I...
- Hi there - Jennifer is right about John Thompson series - please don't use that. Glover, Bastien, are much better. Getting a teen or college student would be an exce...
- Find the most advanced piano teacher in your area and ask if he/she has an older teen student who would be qualified to teach your children. There are some amazing hi...
School Assembly Event Queries...
Asked by J.B. from Grand Rapids
on April 1, 2008
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I am here today to ask you as mothers what you would like your kids to be taught at an assembly. What messages you feel I could deliver to the children, and messages y...
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- I would like more respect taught. Treating other kids the way you want to be treated. Nobody is better than anyone else. We are all equal:-) Have a great time at ...
- Health issues maybe? Here's one. Get a skill now when they're young. They don't have to know what they want to do for the rest of their lives, no, but get a skill t...
- I think it is important to encourage them to stay in school. That an education will help them accomplish all there dreams securely. Especially after the recent annou...
Ideas for Adult Party
Asked by R.C. from Houston
on March 20, 2009
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My husband is turning 27. His birthday has been less than spectacular the last couple years. We've had a real tough couple of days and I would at least like this bir...
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- Could you just have a few friends and family over for hot dogs and birthday cake? We don't always have to go somewhere to have fun. Sometimes, just visiting is nice.
- Don't buy tickets anywhere if your husband may go out of town. Too much of a commitment for something you all may not go to. Go bowling! There's nothing like smel...
- If it were my husband, he would want chili dogs and lots of dessert and just a fun time to visit with friends.
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 ...
Another Xmas Gift question...no Ideas for My 6 Year Old
Asked by E.J. from Lincoln
on November 8, 2011
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Yep, sorry ladies, I'm asking the question that will probably be asked by many other before the big Christmas!
I can't think of anything to get my 6 year old son....
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- My 6 year old son is getting an electric guitar and amp for his big gift this year. He'll also get the standard two pairs of PJ's, two new outfits, new shoes, an ornam...
- I am in the same boat....My kids don't need anything. I am going to buy some more underwear, pajamas, slippers and shoes. They can always use an extra pair of sneake...
- My 5 year old is getting a leapad he already has games from his leapster explorer and they will work with the new leapad, which is like an ipad for kids from leapfrog....
My Daughter Has a Fear of Failure
Asked by M.S. from Birmingham
on May 16, 2007
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Hi guys - I have a 7 year old daughter. I have only gotten her to participate in two activities so far. The first was dance and the second was swimming. She now has...
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- If she wants to try gymnastics, take her to the class, walk her in and leave. Some kids wont do things if their parents are there watching. She may be afraid of what...
- My daughter, who is now 14, went through something simular. She became uncomfortable with being the center of attention and the competition associated with sports/danc...
- The best advice I can give is to find out what your daughter actually likes and is interested in. Entirely too often, I have seen parents force children into activitie...
Do You Ever Really Relax?
Asked by M.. from St. Louis
on June 10, 2011
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So, this is the first time today I have been able to sit down and chill out for a little bit. But I cant help but think of all of the clothes in the laundry room that...
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- M., I used to be so busy when I lived overseas, doing all the mothering thing, working with charities, substitute teaching, working on lesson plans, doing lots of rehe...
- such a good and funny question! i had to request two mental health days (yest & today) to recharge my battery b/c, whew! i was just running out of steam. i'm a sing...
- It is very hard for me to relax at home, since I do also work at home sometimes. There is always so much that needs to be done. I go out on my boat with girlfriends ...
Looking for Ideas to Get My 12 Yr Old Boy More Active and Involved
Asked by D.N. from Detroit
on February 9, 2011
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My 12 yr old only wants to stay in the house playing video games and watching tv. I've restricted use and turned off both but he just stays in his room and plays with...
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- My son is only 6 so I'm not sure if I have much advice for a 12 year old! Do you and his dad take him out to do things? We get out every weekend and ski or ice skate ...
- A few things come to mind.....our church, Kensington, has incredible youth group activities. go to www.kensingtonchurch.org We go to the Troy campus at Square Lak...
- I have a 13 y/o and I found 2 approaches working well: 1. I sign him up for an activity that I think he will enjoy – and after he completes a short course he can de...
Gifts for Tween Boys?
Asked by S.M. from Roanoke
on October 14, 2009
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I need gift ideas for an 11 year old boy and a 13 year old boy. Money is kind of tight so we can't spend a lot. They act like toys and books are for babies, but are no...
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- I gave my cousin a dry erase board, eraser, and a bunch of markers when he was about this age. He loved it. I think he hung it on the outside of his bedroom door and u...
- Time is a treasured gift. A day out at laser tag, a movie, family dinner, or roller skating are all fun and cool. During those times, have deep "adult" (well, semi-a...
- Gift cards, Gift cards, for tween boys who think their to old for anything else.
Behavior
Asked by M.L. from Providence
on February 7, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I need some help with my four year old. He has always been involved in activities, swimming, gym class, music, etc. since he was an infant and loved the cl...
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- Wow! How confusing! He wanted to do them at first and now doesn't? Like Julie S. said, I would not resign him for those classes and give him a break. Are the times...
- Hi M., I would stop bringing to the soccer games and making him watch the other kids, he is only 4 and that seems a little mean. I would wait another year before s...
- these are "extracurricular" activities. emphasis on "extra". how do you think those of us that aren't fortunate enough to have the extra money to put our children in ...
