Gymnastics: Sam's Club
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Trampoline?
Asked by M.V. from Grand Rapids
on June 21, 2009
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Our daughter will turn the big 2 in mid August. She currently is enrolled in gymnastics and her favorite thing tot do is jump on the Trampoline. I wanted to get some...
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- If you do get one, please make sure to keep up on the maintenance every year. My sister, 35 yrs old, just broke her back and almost became paralized jumping on a neig...
- Just be careful. I have a friend whose little girl was sitting on the edge in the net opening getting ready to get out. Her 8 yr. old sister jumped and it knocked he...
- i dont see it as a bad idea but if your daughter has earrings dont forget to take out her earrings, a very good friend had a trampoline and their child ended up with 1...
Need Advise on What Kind of Trampoline to Buy.
Asked by T.F. from San Diego
on December 7, 2009
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I would like to get my husband and son a trampoline for xmas. Been looking on line but there are so many brands to choose from I don't know which to go with. I would...
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- My advice would be: Don't. I'm a pediatric neuropsychologist and would love to cut down on the number of head (and other) injuries that children receive. I was also a...
- I don't think there is any particular safer type of trampoline from another. Some go for the most fancy and costly while some go for the most inexpensive. In the end, ...
- I just ordered a trampoline from Walmart.com. The trampoline had a 5 star rating, and it has an enclosure. It was $219.00 plus tax. If shipped to the store, shippin...
What Kind of Trampoline, Size, Safest and Best Brand Do You Recommend?
Asked by S.D. from Los Angeles
on June 14, 2011
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Hi:
I have two rambunctious boys, ages 5 and 7. They love to bounce and jump! I am aware that trampolines have risks but if a good one is purchased and safety preca...
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- I am going to be another naysayer, but trampolines are not safe for little ones, and your boys are at a primo age for getting injured. I read an article by seattlemama...
- I don't even remember the brand of our trampoline. I have had it for 9 years. The safety netting was ripped apart five years ago by a bunch of 17 year old boys goofe...
- sorry to say, but at my sons last physical the doc first asked about smoke detectors, and the very next question was do you have a trampoline. made me promise to never...
Family Fun for 3 Year Old Birthday
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on February 9, 2011
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My son's 3rd birthday is this Sunday and we want to do something fun indoors for him. The thing is we have a 2 week old! I don't want to go anywhere that is major ge...
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- Do you have a baby carrier? Check out www.heavenlyhold.com or www.frogmama.com for some ideas on wraps, slings, soft structured carriers, etc. This would help you ke...
- u could go to the community pool! or stay at a hotel with a pool! Like the one on 15 and vanddyke
- We will be in a similar situation... I am having a c-section 3 days before my son's 3rd bday next month. We decided to have the party a week or so early so it is abou...
Best Place to Buy a Trampoline
Asked by L.H. from Salt Lake City
on August 28, 2010
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I'm looking to buy a trampoline for our family and I'm a bit daunted by the options and prices out there. I'm hoping someone can steer me into the right direction.
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- Rachel is right about talking to your homeowners insurance company first. Some will only cover accidents on it if you pay extra, and some won't cover it at all. You ...
- we don't have one but I recommend you speak w/ your insurance company first. Some won't cover you and some will up your insurance. Some up it and will cancel you if th...
- We bought our trampoline at Sam's Club they seemed to have the best deal on the whole thing with the net included. (We even had to renew our membership and it was stil...
Twin Boy and Girl Birthday Party Ideas
Asked by R.H. from Dallas
on April 9, 2008
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I need some ideas for a boy/girl birthday party for my soon-to-be 4 year old twins(May 10th). My little girl just loves princess stuff, but I would really like to have...
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- What about knights and princesses? You could have the boys make foam swords and the girls make foam princess crowns. I know I've seen foam crowns at Joann's. I have...
- How about a castle theme, with princesses and knights. It could be a dress up party. You could buy pipe insulation tubes at Lowes for 1.oo each (or so) and cut them ...
- It's been so long since we've had any around that young, but you can always go to Freecycle to find decorations, once you pick a theme. You know, to help save money. ...
To Send or Not to Send?
Asked by N.K. from Cleveland
on March 5, 2007
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I am a SAHM of four ages 9,6,3 and 1. I wondering if I should send my three year old to preschool, I sent my two oldest kids but I was working full time so now that I ...
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- While I'm sure she is getting plenty of interaction at home, through ballet and playgroups the main thing I think for school at such a young age is learning some routi...
- I think it depends on your child. My son (now 4) really benefited from 3 year old pre-school – he was very shy, adjusts very slowly to new situations and environmen...
- Mom, there is an organization called NKCAC Head Start. It is for income impaired people and is totally free. I don't know the income guidelines, but with four childr...
Best Homeschooling Curriculum?
Asked by F.D. from New York
on August 6, 2011
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Hi.
I'm thinking about homeschooling my children one day, but have no clue where to start. I was thinking of an online program, but not sure which one is the best....
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- If you are thinking of homeschooling them one day, as in, years in the future, the time to choose a curriculum is then, not now. In homeschooling, as in all methods o...
- We use the Calvert curriculum. Its complete and easy to follow. Its a little pricey, but they offer financial aid. I appreciate everything we need coming in one big bo...
- I LOVED the K12 curriculum. I used it through K12 directly, and also through the eschool OHVA here in Ohio. My children enjoyed it, also. But they like their sc...
Trampolines
Asked by D.B. from Detroit
on November 23, 2010
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I know that people have some very specific opinions on whether trampolines are safe or not for kids. We've done some research and have decided to consider getting our...
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- I'm an insurance agent in AZ. Most insurance companies will not issue a home insurance policy if there is a trampoline. The reason is all the neighborhood kids that ...
- This is my absolute FAVORITE tramp site http://www.trampolinesafety.com/ They build them, jump them, rate them, crash test them... and have dozens of tips and tric...
- Just make sure that big kids don't jump with little kids. This drives me crazy-my neighbors all let this go on and all it takes is one of those 150 lb 8th graders acc...
The New Basic Family
Asked by M.L. from Minneapolis
on December 28, 2007
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My husband and I are both from smaller families. I have one brother and each of our parents have only one sibling. My husband has 2 siblings and his mother has three s...
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- i came from a family where it was just me and my younger brother. my husband had an older sister and a younger sister (3) We had 2 boys and then went for one more ch...
- I had 2 girls and then we adopted 2 brothers. Now we have kids that are 5,4,3 and almost 2. I can honestly say that 4 is easier than 2 most times. They play togethe...
- How old are your boys? I have a 3 and 5 year old. We just had a baby girl in August. It is chaos, but I wouldn't trade it for the world. We can no longer "divide a...
