Reading: The First Years
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Books to Read Once They Are Born
Asked by C.D. from New York
on April 28, 2009
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Hello all! I have been reading books on pregnancy- now I am looking for any recommendations on once the child is born..what to do! FIrst months, or first years.... Ple...
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My Baby Can Read
Asked by E.E. from Cleveland
on April 18, 2010
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Ok so i have seen it on TV and would like to know what all of you moms think about the My baby can read program....
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- There's no point in it, IMO. I think kids will learn in their own time when they've become curious enough to learn the alphabet and its sounds. I believe in followin...
- How about raising a thinker? Logic, problem solving, playing---they are going to school and learn the skill of reading in a few years. Why waste valuable time with r...
- Do some research online about the different approaches to learning to read. There are phonetic based methods that are proven over decades of use and then there are al...
Best Toddler Books
Asked by P.U. from San Diego
on December 1, 2008
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I was just wondering which books have the best information about Toddlers. Any help?
Your Baby Can Read. Tv
Asked by L.D. from Hartford
on January 18, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I just saw this commercial on tv about a program that you use at home to teach your baby to read. As with any good infomercial, it had several examples show...
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- Whats the deal with rushing kids to read... Why not just enjoy the experience of reading to your baby. all kids eventually learn to read and soon enough they will all ...
- we saw the same commercials - the reviews we researched are positive. in any event, we haven't tried it so can't give you a recommendation on how well it works, but, ...
- As an education professional, I just wanted to make a comment about early readers. There are some children--a small percentage--who are truly extraordinary and can le...
Good Parenting Books
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on May 3, 2008
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I am a single mom of a one year old and so far everything has been fabulous but I know that those terrible twos are coming and all kinds of other fun stuff. I have re...
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- A., Michael Banks, PhD psychologist, father of 2, holds a free parenting course with free sitting service in a church in Evanston. I know him personally and believe th...
- "NO: Why Kids -- of All Ages -- Need to Hear it and Ways Parents Can Say It" by David Walsh was a book that I thought gave a lot of good information regarding discipli...
- In my experience, nothing is better than common sense. Anything I've needed advice on, I've been able to find on the internet (i.e. nightmares). I'm 34, a single par...
Judgemental Friends and Parenting Books
Asked by D.W. from Nashville
on May 26, 2010
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First off, I have been getting alot of flack here recently and I think I want to just vent and hear some of your stories. My husband and I have a 7 month old daughter....
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- First of all, she's obviously very insecure about her own competence as a mother. Perhaps you should say to her the next time she says something, "Isn't it amazing th...
- Tee Hee! I so love talking about this very topic. I like to hearken to a true story about two moms that are friends of mine. They are both the poster-children of th...
- Oh just IGNORE her! Some people are just overbearing. SHE is not the only parent in the world. And you go according to your Pediatrician. The book: "What to exp...
Any Good Toddler Discipline Books?
Asked by K.B. from San Diego
on November 23, 2008
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Hey ladies. Well, I come to you again for wonderful guidance. I have a 23 month old little boy who thinks he is already in charge and figured out the world. He is g...
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- I read Magic 1-2-3 and I really like it, it has work wonders with my sutbborn - I know-it-all 3 year old princess. Good luck and just stick to a plan, be consistent!
- HI K., Yep, you're right in "the zone". I think you are right on track to find an approach that allows you to guide and help your child become an independent kid w...
- Katrina, Your description of your son is the definition of a toddler. He is normal and sounds like a perfect two year old. Being consistent and keeping him safe is t...
8 Year Old Doesn't Want to Read!
Asked by C.D. from New York
on March 12, 2008
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My 8 year old son does not like to read. He reads for school papers b/c he has to, but has no interest in it all otherwise. I have tried incentives, bribery (I know......
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- I have 4 kids who were read to all the time when they were younger. They can all read well but only 2 read for recreation. I'd say don't waste you money buying books o...
- I have an 8 year old boy who always tells me "Reading just isnt my thing!" To which I tell him, reading is EVERYONE's thing! Here are a few things we have done in the ...
- Oh how I feel your pain!!!! I am an avid reader - was reading when I was 5 and never put down a book! My 12 y/o son just doesn't see the point! 'gulp' How is that e...
Have You Heard of the "My Baby Can Read" Program?
Asked by A.H. from New York
on December 27, 2008
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I saw something on tv about this program called "my baby can read" which teaches babies and infants to read and understand what the words are. Have you heard of it? ...
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- Seen it on the T.V. . I would also like to know if it works myself.
- That is so funny, I just saw a program this pass weekend about the same thing. I to feel guilty because my daughter at 1 1/2 years of age could make out the pages of a...
- Hi A., I have taught school, work as a parent educator, have 2 kids in public school and I have attended many, many educational lectures. Very few kids read at ag...
Best Books for 5 Year Old
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on February 29, 2008
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I am going to get a few story books for my niece who is turning 5 and I need a few ideas. What are your 4-5 year olds' favorite books? I know she likes Click Clack Moo...
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- Elephant & Piggie books, by Mo Willems Knuffle Bunny, by Mo Willems Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!, by Mo Willems The Napping House, Audrey Wood Owl Babies, M...
- My daughter is 5 and she likes the Skippy John Jones series. They are cute stories about a kitty who thinks he is a dog. Very funny! Of course anything about prices...
- I have 2 daughters 6 and 9. Our family favorites..... Duck on a Bike by David Shannon The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein The Dot by Peter H Reynolds Mous...
