Reading: Videos & Books
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Wondering About Your Baby Can Read
Asked by B.S. from Chicago
on July 24, 2009
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We are thinking of getting the series "Your Baby Can Read". I am a teacher and one of my colleagues told me that his nephew was able to read at 2. I was wondering if...
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- I have seen these advertisements and while it seems kinda cool, why does any baby need to read? I mean I think when your child is a baby you should just enjoy that. R...
- I have worked for over 10 years at a children's specialty bookstore. I have worked with many kids, both advanced readers and reluctant ones. All I can say is that prog...
- I agree with the others. Why would you want your baby to read?
"Your Baby Can Read"
Asked by A.T. from Provo
on March 8, 2009
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I watched a program on TV the other day called "your baby can read". Basically you can buy this program that has movies, books, and notecards that can teach your baby ...
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- I think you need to decide what you want for your children. Do you want them to be great at memorization and other rote work? Do you want them to be creative and more ...
- Hey, I used to sell YBCR program, and I was so skeptical I bought it myself just to see how my daughter did with it. She was about 12 months. I didn't follow the prog...
- A., I wouldn't spend money on that. I did basically the same thing for my kids without buying a program. All I did was tape words up around the house on everythin...
Seeking Suggestions for Science Books for Young Children
Asked by M.C. from Orlando
on August 18, 2009
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My 2nd grade daughter & 4 year old son love science related books, pictures, etc. When we go to the library, they are usually more interested in the reference books t...
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- My daughter likes the "Ask Me Why" and "Explore and Learn" books. We got them from a college student selling them... yeah... I know, I know. But they really are neat...
- DK (Dorling Kindersley) books are awesome and the photos can't be beat for great color and clarity. You can find them at www.dk.com If you want a different distrac...
- Usborne books are fantastic! http://www.edcpub.com/ Not sure you can buy 'direct' though...if you're interested, let me know & I'll find out for you...
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...
Anyone Tried Your Baby Can Read Program?
Asked by R.D. from Los Angeles
on January 3, 2009
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Hi!
I have a 2 year old that is very interested in letters and books. I am not really into "teaching" materials but wanted something new and fun for us to do that wo...
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- Ha ha! Am I the only impulse buyer in all the land... I bought it. We've only looked at the first DVD of several and one book of a stack of different learning mate...
- My 18-month old just received this program for Christmas. It came with several books that make sounds (a book about ducks that quacks, a book with about nighttime tha...
- http://www.commercialfreechildhood.org/issues/babies.html Please read the expert policy statements about TV (including "educational" DVDs) aimed at babies and child...
Thoughts on "My Baby Can Read" Program...
Asked by M.V. from Dallas
on January 10, 2010
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HI moms. Have any of you purchased and used the "My baby can read" program? What did you think about it? I am thinking about purchasing this for my 6 month old baby...
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- hi M., i'm sure you've already made a decision on this by now, but i just wanted to throw in my 2 cents. i see the commercials for this too and think "wow - maybe i s...
- If you have the money now, get it. I am not sure that 6 months would work at this moment, but it can't hurt. I wouldn't let my 6 month old watch any other tv though. I...
- M., I bought this program and wish that I didn't because I tried to get my daughter at the age of 4 months to watch it and she could not sit still not only that it is ...
Your Baby Can Read...Has Anyone Used It?
Asked by R.C. from Houston
on June 16, 2009
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GM Moms. I am watching the infomercial about this program. Have any of you moms out there used this program or are you using it now? I am thinking about buying this p...
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- But why would you want your two year old to read? Let her be two.I truly believe there is an age for kid's brains to learn stuff; they may be able to memorize early bu...
- I did not read all the responses and you have some very good answers to think about. I was a Kindergarten Teacher for 15 years and one thing I know is not all childre...
- When my children were small the Phonics program was very popular. We asked the principal of my son's school at the time what she thought about the program. She said th...
Baby Signing
Asked by K.B. from San Antonio
on June 19, 2009
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I am sure that this has been asked on here before but who out there has taught their little one to sign. I an thinking of teaching my son and just want to know at wha...
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- I began at 9 months. It really comes in handy when they begin talking about you have no idea what they are saying. I used baby einstein and toddlerwise. She k...
- signingtime.com my baby understood 65+ signs by the time she was one years old. she is now 2 1/2 and still uses them with her words and to communicate with some oth...
- Hi K., I think if you start them early like when they first start to pronounce and understand words kids get it quick. I taught at a daycare for a couple of years...
Yoga for Kids and Babies
Asked by S.D. from Tampa
on August 15, 2011
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I was thinking of doing some yoga exercises with DS (4yr) to calm him down when needed (before nap or bed for example). Does anyone know of any good videos or books w...
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- I've done Itsy Bitsy Yoga with my son. He's only 2, and we started it when he was about 2 months. I don't know how well it will translate to your 4 year old, but it ...
- I can't remember the names of the books, but I've gotten a few good kid's yoga books at the library. They had large pictures of 10 basic poses. My 3 year old had a l...
- I've heard some good stuff about this: http://www.yogawithyourbaby.com/page.asp?content_id=12468 It says 3 months to 4 years, so you could do it with your baby a...
Gift for 10 Yo Girl?
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on July 16, 2009
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I'm struggling to come up with a quality birthday gift for my 10 yo niece. I'm leaning toward videos and books. Can anyone recommend any for this gender and age group?...
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- I know you already posted a response, but I'll add my 2 cents worth. I am concerned with all the stuff kids get today, so I have tried to get "consumable" gifts when m...
- When my niece turned 10 last year, I got her a couple of crafting kits. I think I got her jewelry kit and a cross stitch kit. She visited last month and was still in...
- the best gift you can give her is time spent with you if you want something more material take her on a shopping trip to pick it out or to her farorite movie or restur...
