Independence: Infant
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How Do I Teach Independence?
Asked by A.G. from Spartanburg
on September 10, 2008
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Hi ladies! I need to know how to teach my almost 4 year old to be independent when doing class work. For example, when we try to get him to write his name he says "I...
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- HE is 4! It is about having fun. Give him a tray of shaving cream and have him write his name iwth his finger and then "erase" it and do it again. Woo hoo, that is ...
- Man, kids can be frustrating, can't they? Mine did this same thing. This is what I did. I wrote her name in the dotted line way so she had to trace it a few times a...
- Just encourage him to try to do it on his own. Tell him something like I want to see how well you can do it by yourself first. Don't go to him unless he has finished...
Independence Center Play Area?
Asked by E.S. from Kansas City
on April 25, 2007
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Independence Center is a pretty good hike for us, but I'm willing to drive for something new to do. What can anyone tell me about the play area for kids? I've been t...
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- My son like to play there when the weather isn't the greatest. He's a big 5 year old and of course wants to run and jump now. I feel he's a little too big for it....
- Try the food court and the Great Mall of the Great Plains. It's free and las a checked ther was a ton of stuff to climb on located in an enclosed area.
- I agree completely with Jessica about it being a little too difficult to keep track of my two kids there. They too go in separate directions and one ends up in the rid...
Childhood Independence
Asked by C.M. from Gainesville
on November 26, 2010
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At what age should kids start to do things for themselves? I spent Thanksgiving with my overly helpful family, and they all (my mother and Grandparents) seem to think ...
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- I think it sounds like you are doing fine. At 7 she can do all of that. She can make her bed, bathe herself, do her own homework.. There are lots of things an intellig...
- LOL - oh dear, how can she find the fridge or cabinet on her own? And the drink boxes are SOOOO heavy! The horror! Some people are really wierd, aren't they. The more ...
- I agree with your instincts. I have a 4 year old daughter and she is already picking up her room, putting things away neatly, bringing her laundry to the laundry room...
Sleep and Independence.
Asked by B.H. from Evansville
on March 10, 2008
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We are trying to get our 13 mnth old to sleep all night and not need Mom to hold him the whole time Mom is home. She is a single Mom. He is very rambunctious.
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- I can understand how hard it is to get little ones to bed, the best thing that I can say is to create a routine. Start early with it too. When my son was 8 months we s...
- We have always had one of those fisher price music boxes in our sons room to help put him to sleep, as well as kept a sippy cup of water in there for him. We used the ...
- If he is in daycare all day it is natural for him to want Mom as much as possible the rest of the time. It won't last forever...enjoy it while you can. As for the sl...
2 (Almost 3) Year Old with Too Much Independence
Asked by K.B. from Austin
on September 18, 2010
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I want to start out by saying that I know that it is a great thing for a child to be gaining independence and I don't want anyone bashing and saying I need to let him ...
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- It is a tough age. Try giving him two choices so he feels in control BUT make the two options both okay with you. Maybe when it is time for the dog to pee, ask Gavin...
- Normal. I would prevent the melt downs before they happen. Say when your on the walk just tell him that he either needs to stop and let the dog potty or he needs to gi...
- Both my boys have always been independent (now 5 & 9 mos). We learned with the older one to let him try what he can without arguing with him about it, and when he got ...
Know of Any Great Daycare in Independence, NKC or Liberty Areas?
Asked by S.K. from Kansas City
on February 11, 2008
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Hey there ladies,
I have been at home with my children this school year but need to return to teaching in the fall. I had a wonderful in home sitter for them but s...
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- I don't know of any personally but I worked for the State of Missouri for 7 years and now for State of Kansas and referred many people, as well as myself, to an agency...
- I have an in home day care in the Liberty area. I live in a new neighborhood. Fence yard with playground. I am a nurse also. If you need someone let me know. ###-###-#...
- Hello, My name is J. Sherrow, I have a 2 and a half year old. I use an at home provider with the Blue Springs Association, She is much cheaper than big daycares and sh...
Seeking OB/GYN in Independence Area Who Is Not Against Voluntary C-section
Asked by D.M. from Kansas City
on January 3, 2007
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I have recently moved to Independence and am looking for an OB/GYN in the area that would be willing to perform a voluntary c-section. I opted for a c-section with my ...
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- I actually think it is dangerous to have natural birth. almost any doctor will want you to have another c-section. I had to have one with my first and plan to have o...
- Hausheer and Braby I can't remember their phone number but they are all wonderful. Dr. Adams is the best. They are located right off of 40hwy and 291 in the Cliffs ar...
- You'll be hard-pressed to find an OB/GYN who will do a "voluntary" c-section without a medically sound reason. They're much more risky, more prone to infection and ha...
Independence I Guess, My 18Mo Daughter Wont Let Me Feed Her.
Asked by A.P. from Richmond
on November 9, 2007
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My 18mo daughter will not let me feed her, if she seem fustrated and I try to help by taking her spoon she flips out and crys- not just a normal cry a cry with a purpl...
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- A., I am also a full time nurse,and have a husband that works a lot.I am the Mother of six kids the youngest is 3,with another baby on the way it would be good if you...
- My daughter went through this really early. I think she was 10 months so it was when she was still eating a lot of baby foods. It was rough.. thankfully it only lasted...
- I think it is normal. My 17 month old has been doing the same thing for a few months now. She loves to feed herself and does really good with a fork or spoon. If I ...
Looking for Photography near Independence
Asked by M.V. from Kansas City
on September 7, 2008
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I am 26 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I am wondering if anyone has suggestions on photo galleries in the Independence, Blue Springs, Lee Summit area. I am wanti...
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- I actually went to Target. They have great ideas and went with the ideas that I had. You can do as many clothing changes as you want and they will take a picture of ...
- I'll second www.capturesintime.com. M. is awesome. We have had our kids pics taken almost everywhere else and She really is the best. M. A
- Hello M.~ I have gone to an AMAZING photographer ever since my daughter was born. Her website is www.m-mphoto.com -its called Moments & Memories. He name is Jennife...
Five Year Olds Independence
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on April 7, 2008
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my five year old (will be six on may 2nd) always wants to go to his friends house which is in our student housing complex but two buildings over, he doesn't have to cr...
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- I have a 7 year old boy and would not let him go by himself, either. It isn't that I don't think he could do it, I know he could. I don't trust other people.
- I would have to agree with your husband on this. I have a 10 year old daughter and a 5 year old son (who will be 6 in July) and I wouldn't allow either of my kids to w...
- There are many other ways to give your 5yo some independence. This is not one of them. I wouldn't let my children walk next door unsupervised and I would NEVER let th...
