Including Kids: Simplicity
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Why Do Kids Seem to Not Have Fun at Their Birthday Party?
Asked by A.S. from Eugene
on September 18, 2011
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Have you noticed it too? With a 3 year old and 9 year old I see very different aged kids not having fun when my kids are the guests. All the guests are having a gre...
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- Because they're overwhelmed. We've turned birthday parties into these huge events that small children are unable to handle. Some people plan them and make no plans for...
- My youngest has always gotten excited about having a party but at the age of 16 has realized she really likes to be with a few of her close friends to have fun. She's ...
- They are emotionally overwhelmed. I've noticed it too! We also make sure that our kids don't have to share their new toys at all. It gets WAY too overwhelming if th...
Swimming Lessons with 10 Month Old
Asked by R.S. from Chicago
on March 3, 2010
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Has anyone ever taken swimming lessons with your baby? I thought it could be fun...she's still only 7 months but I was considering it...I'm so tired all the time that ...
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- I took both of mine to Swimkidsusa just before a year old each. They loved it, at first we have to get in with them but eventually we get out and they swim with instru...
- I took my son to swimming lessons when he was about 8 or 9 months old. I thought it was great, he enjoyed it, it got him used to the water and you're right, it felt g...
- Introducing my children to the water and swimming has always been very high on my list of priorities. My oldest entered a swimming pool at the age of 3 months and beg...
Personal Problems, Make Friends and Feeling Better??
Asked by D.R. from San Francisco
on February 29, 2008
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I have been having a lot of emotional issues in the last few weeks, I love me 7mth old daughter and her dad but lately I feel I have nothing else in the world but them...
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- Hi D., I really think you should seek a family counselor and discuss your issue with her/him. Professional help would really help you--I guarantee it! As far as m...
- Boy do you sound like me after my first child. When I had my twins I was so scared it was going to be the same way, well it wasnt', and you know what the difference wa...
- First, you need to focus on what you are doing right in your life. You have a lovely 7m old daughter, you help out by taking care of your step-grandmother and you are ...
Mental Meltdown in Progress
Asked by S.M. from Fort Collins
on September 28, 2009
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I am usually a really happy person, I really enjoy getting out of the house at least once a day to do some form of an activity with my daughter (almost 2yrs) anything ...
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- It sounds to me like you need a fulfilling hobby that won't take up too much time. I discovered digital scrapbooking just before my second was born. It was great, be...
- What do you love to do? Are you interested in cooking, crafty stuff, or decorating at all? Just having a project to work on or a new recipe to try has really helped ...
- S., I know exactly what you mean!! I just had a baby 6 months ago and prior to that I was on some fairly strict low-activity guidelines because I was in some pretty ...
Am I Making Parenting Too Hard? I Don't Know What I Am Doing.
Asked by C. from Minneapolis
on February 12, 2009
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I am feeling like I just don't know what I am doing when it comes to parenting. I was never a "kid person", but everyone told me that when you have kids of your own, ...
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- I noticed that your tagline states that your girls are the center of your world. I know that you mean that in the best way, but I hope that you also take time to care ...
- I think you answered your own question. Relax and enjoy parenting and you will raise happy, healthy children. Don't be so hard on yourself. Don't compare yourself t...
- I have to agree with the first posting, you are the only one that know your children, you cant base there life learning and experiences off of the internet and books t...
2 Year Old Birthday
Asked by B.S. from Dallas
on May 1, 2009
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Any suggestions on throwing a 2 year old birthday party in the Fall? My daughters birthday is on Oct 1st and I want to have her something nice, but not too expensive ...
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- Try the Flower Mound Pumpkin Patch. They open every year on October 1st and I always see families having birthday parties there. www.flowermoundpumpkinpatch.com G...
- At 2, the party is really for the parents - they are the only ones who will remember or care at all what the theme is or what the cake looks like. Have a few of your f...
- I'd let you be led by DD's personality. We just had our DD's second b-day party last weekend, and kept it SUPER low-key--2 friends + her, cake and ice cream, sidewalk...
Where to Find Great Climbing Toys for My Active and Coordinated 7 Month Old
Asked by T.W. from Los Angeles
on February 28, 2010
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Hi! My son is so eager to pull himself up to standing and my husband and I are trying to find quality yet affordable climbing toys for our son Max. The ones we've se...
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- Hi T.... we bought our son a Step2 Kangaroo Climber when he was about that age, he was also very coordinated at 7 months... climbing up the couch and up on the furnitu...
- Your appeal touched me enough to take a moment to write. Having studied with Magda Gerber, founder of Resources for Infant Educarers, RIE, and running my own programs ...
- I second the upside down laundry basket thing. A long ballet-like bar in a hallway can be fun for cruising. A leather ottoman (they have some a target) can be fun. W...
2.5Yo Discipline?
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on January 10, 2011
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My 2.5 is a holy terror. He's a very sweet little guy with a huge personality. Unfortunately he's also VERY inquisitive and has NO fear at all.
I've tried 123 Magic, ...
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- He is doing his job, exploring his environment and learning about the world. Your job is to make this safe for him. For things that he should not do - you just distrac...
- Alot of your post sounded really similiar to my 2.5 year old, except yours really seems to get into ALOT. You have your hands full! Can you gate him out of the kitc...
- I would work on routines, so he knows what to expect and when. There is a great book called Simplicity Parenting that talks about creating natural rhythms to the day,...
Kumon Learning Centers
Asked by M.C. from Boston
on December 14, 2010
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Hi all,
I am thinking of enrolling my daughter in the Kumon Learning Center (much like Sylvan). She is having a difficult time in reading and math this year. I though...
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- I personally would go the private tutor route myself. I have some student going to Kuman. Not only is it worksheet heavy but also back to rote memorization. Very cos...
- first of all have you asked the school to evluate her for special services at school? My son had a reading delay and he was tested and found to need special services...
- We did Sylvan when my daughter was younger, but honestly it wasn't the greatest thing. The best thing we found was asking at the school for teachers or former teachers...
Moving Again! (Just a Mild Vent)
Asked by V.D. from Salt Lake City
on November 11, 2011
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Oh man not another move. This will be #7 in 5 years. I don't want to complain because its a blessing we sold our house after 11 months on the market, but I'm so tire...
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- WHAT ABOUT THE GRANDMA THAT "DOESN'T" COUNT? It saddens me the most to read (grandma75 doesn't count)...why are you moving so much? Have you been evicted again...
- I just wanted to say hang in there!! That doesn't sound like fun at all and I don't blame you for balking. I don't agree that since he is working and going to school ...
- Wow! 7 moves in 5 years! I don't think I would have unpacked all my boxes! Why so many moves? Hope it all works out for you!
