Learning to Read: Infant, Puppets
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Has Anyone Used the "Your Baby Can Read" Program?
Asked by S.C. from New York
on January 15, 2010
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Has anyone other used the "your baby can read" program. Do you think it works? How do show your child to read? Is it too young at 4 years of age? Do we just let th...
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- I don't know this program but I do know people who were early readers and in both cases they had parents who are teachers and older siblings that they watched learning...
- I just got it for Christmas for my now 16 month old daughter. We're just starting it, but so far she's watched the 1st video and loves the first book. I don't know t...
- I have a friend that purchased this program for her 10 month old and she said it is a complete waste of money. All it does is teach kids word recognition by repeating...
How to Further Challenge My Gifted 3 Year Old
Asked by N.J. from Chicago
on April 16, 2007
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My daughter is 3 years old and is very gifted in the area of letters and reading. Before she turned 2 years old she surprised one day. She pointed to a letter in a b...
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- Keep doing what you are already doing. Kids under the age of 5 are little sponges. That is one reason they recommend teaching foreign language to young children. They...
- Great responses so far. Don't try to hold her back by any means, but don't pressure her either. You might want to google the concept of "un-schooling" if you aren't f...
- Hi Jenny, At this point, I would say to just spend time encouraging your daughter to do things that she enjoys. Our son is 22 months old and he knows all his color...
Need Suggestions, Bit of a Rant
Asked by B.C. from Joplin
on August 17, 2011
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ok, so I have not been working at my new job long, and going into I was warned it would be crazy for a while. I am working as a preschool teacher and the room I have b...
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- Family Fun magazine is a treasure of ideas. Alot of the art and craft projects use everyday items. Make a list of needed items that your parents can help donate. Eg...
- Hang up a big "wish list" on the door and ask parents to please read and check off anything they think they can spare from home. Im sure a couple toys, and dress up i...
- One of the really cool ideas I got while I was in school was to start a collection of big shoe boxes. inside each one have what you need for a center. a center does ...
I'd Really Appreciate Your Input
Asked by A.P. from Portland
on December 17, 2009
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I'm a stay at home mom with a 5 1/2 month old baby boy. I recently found out tv is not good for infants. And I used to let him watch some tv while I made dinner or was...
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- I use to put my son in his bouncy chair/excersauser or bumbo seat in kitchen near me so i could talk to him and watch him while i cooked. Or put him him in other room ...
- I absolutely promise that you have not reduced your babies intelligence one bit. It is true that tv is not so hot for little ones -- but a tiny amount ----as you desc...
- I think that TV being bad is BULL.... it depends what they watch. I found absolutely wonderful videos for babies; made just for infants. Go to: http://www.br...
pre-K Curriculum Ideas/resources ETA
Asked by I.G. from Seattle
on March 1, 2012
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This is a question for all the homeschooling moms out there.
I am not homeschooling, but I would like to make the time I spend with DD at home a bit more productive ...
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- Great ideas/suggestions so far. I am in the same boat as you. I want to homeschool as well. I have a 3.5 yr old and want to get started now. + The Dollar Tree has s...
- Here is one I use to supplement my home childcare. I do a play based program with multi ages, but sometimes they DO just want "school time". Its theme based and she ha...
- You don't need a curriculum at this age, preschoolers need and learn best through HANDS ON experiences. Fine motor (pre writing) skills: lots of coloring, painting, d...
Family Bed Transition to Own Bed in Own Room
Asked by C.C. from Rochester
on September 23, 2008
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Hello, I am writing to get some advice on how to transition my 17mth old from our bed to her own without causing too much stress on her. The reason for the switch is b...
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- we had the family be and what worked finally for us was letting him sleep in our bed for 5-10 min and then putting him in his bed. It took a few nights of putting him ...
- Hi C., I wanted to reply to your request, but alas, my DD is only 6 months old and I'm no where near ready to transition her out of the family bed. Basically I woul...
- Good morning C., Well first of all I hope you are recovering well from surgery. My son was in my bed for a while and it took some time to get him out in his own bed...
Single Dad Needing Help with Abc's and Numbers.
Asked by J.T. from Seattle
on January 10, 2010
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So im on mamapedia, and i'm a dad. I really need help from some of yall. I just got custody of my 4 and a half year old daughter who had been secluded by her grandpare...
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- J., You have great intentions and you want your daughter to learn--great! But you can take a step back and relax a bit. Kids have an innate desire to learn (we all d...
- First school preschool is a totally free site for preschoolers aa great source that I have used for my 4 year old twins.
- How long have you had her? Maybe she is going through a slight depression from being changed from people she knew as her comfort zone to someone she doesn't know or h...
Feeling like an Inadequate SAHM.
Asked by L.K. from Grand Rapids
on February 8, 2008
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Lately, I have been having some hard days where I feel like I am not being the mom that I should be. I don't feel like I am interacting enough with the children. I s...
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- I have felt the same many times. I think it more of the winter blues! Get out to the library, a playgroup etc. You need to get out & do activities. You are the best te...
- L., I totally relate to what you are going through. Many years ago, I stayed at home with a couple of children. I loved it but I never could keep a spotless house,...
- I am in the same position as you are. I work nights 3 - 12 hour shifts a week and am home most of the time during the day. I have gotten that feeling lately as well....
How Do I Chose Between Two kids....very Worn Down
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on February 2, 2011
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In a nut shell: I have 2 boys 13 and 4y/o. My 13 y/o has been difficult since day 1, never played alone, and always needed to be encouraged, always bucked when the goi...
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- Sorry, but my only "thought" is "are you kidding me"?? First, I don't "choose" between my 5 children. I love them all more than life itself, and it would just never oc...
- First off, your post made me cry. I feel for both of your children. They will never be good enough for you and that is just sad. Second, how do you not have enough ...
- ok to put this bluntly . Some kids are just average. That's me I was average in every way and even failed at some things. The only thing I am good at is singing and...
