Sign Language: Munchkin
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Baby Sign Language Meet-Up Groups
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on June 19, 2008
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Hello moms!
I have 12 month old that signed her first sign to us at age 10 months and now is up to about 40- 50 signs. We are so very proud of our lil munchkin and ...
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- My baby is only 2 months old, but I am definately interested in teaching him sign language. I don't know how old they have to be to start. I live in in NW Arlington......
- A., I actually teach the Baby Signs program in Arlington and Mansfield. I also have a meetup group that you are welcome to join. I periodically am the guest storytel...
- Here is one in Fort Worth http://babysigning.meetup.com/110/ - there may be others closer...just put "baby sign language" in meetup.com search with your zip code and i...
Recommendations on Toys to Teach Spanish Vocabulary?
Asked by T.H. from Duluth
on April 13, 2009
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I have a 3 1/2 yr old who is very into Dora the Explorer. I'd like to get the most out of this by encouraging learning about the world, globes, maps, countries, cultu...
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- We have the leapfrog letter factory and farm magnets on the fridge that both switch from spanish to english, my daughter knows the songs in both languages. I have a ...
- My son has a farm toy by Chicco that has numbers 1-10 and animals and colors in english and spanish. Keep in mind that not all the words will be correct when you are ...
- Check out Usborne Books and More for some great Spanish learning resources - flash cards, beautifully illustrated books and more - all geared toward kids! http://www....
Babies Growing up in a Bilingual Environment
Asked by M.T. from Minneapolis
on March 3, 2011
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Hi, my son, who is 16 months old, is growing up in a bilingual environment (sort of). He goes to day care (all English) 10 hours a day on weekdays, and when he's home...
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- Find a new day care provider. A bilingual environment is a wonderful experience for a child. Both my children were exposed to 2 languages at an early age. My olde...
- We have neighbors who raised their son in a German/English environment. He spoke not at all for about two years, but could obviously understand most of what he heard. ...
- Nevermind what your daycare provider has told you. Your child is primed to learn language at this stage and will pick up both languages if that is what he is exposed ...
How to Respond to Other Children's Reactions to My Baby with Special Needs
Asked by J.E. from Grand Junction
on August 17, 2011
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I was at a playground today with my big girl who is 4 years old and baby girl who is 10 months. Some young boys noticed my littlest munchkin and said something like "L...
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- Congratulations on you beautiful baby. In my family we know that those little ones are Saints on earth. They are the closest to God. Our daughter with downs pasted ...
- Personally, I would use times like that to teach the other kids. I would walk over to them and kindly explain to them the truth about your sweet baby and all she has b...
- This is an opportunity to teach other children about how we are all different. I have a son with autism and one time a beautiful little redhead on the playground told...
Signing with a 1 Year Old
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on April 3, 2008
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Is it worth going to the Kindermusik or Gymboree signing classes, or can we do just as well on our own. Our little once knows about a half a dozen signs from playing ...
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- Hi there! check out www.daywithyou.com. iT's a new video series for children that uses sign language, songs and play in each DVD.
- I think that the classes at Gymboree and Kindermusik are great for socialization, but you can ABSOLUTELY do it yourself just as well at home. There are lots of great ...
- We took the Kindermusik class, but in the end, I personally didn't think it was worth the $$ for us. I think working one on one with the child is a better use of time...
14 Month Old with Negative Change in Behavior
Asked by L.B. from Philadelphia
on April 11, 2007
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My son has recently been more moody then usual. He is throwing tantrums which he hasn't done before. I am also trying to introduce him to the sippy cup. He throws it a...
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- Hi, I would suggest trying different sippy cups. Just buy one of a few different brands until you find the one he likes best. My son used Avent bottles when I stopped ...
- Definitely try different sippy cups with him. I found that some of the sippy cups, especially the ones advertised as no spill, really require a lot of sucking to get ...
- my daughter was weened to a sippy at 9 months and she never even knew it we bought the cups with the silcon nipples baby feels like they are drinking from a bottle but...
Any in Home Daycares in the Smyrna Cobb Area?
Asked by N.P. from Atlanta
on February 19, 2008
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Can anyone recommend any inhome daycares, or daycares in the Smyrna Cobb area?
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- Hey Natalie, The Children's Ministry leader of my church in Marietta is now opening up her home for daycare services. Here is her information. Childcare arts...
- I am at SAHM. What hours are you wanting??? I am looking for a baby to watch. Email me if you are interested. ____@____.com
- Grand opening of Family Child Care in Austell. Resonable rates, drop-in service available, nights, weekends and before and after school. Accepting children ages infant...
12 Month Old Biter
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on February 15, 2009
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My 12 month old has biten me several times breaking skin.
He has his 4 top and 4 bottom teeth in already , so this is obviously very painful!
Looking for any advice ...
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- A 12 month old won't understand a time out, but you can immediately set him down and leave the room or ignore him (briefly). Screaming or making a big deal out of it ...
- There are a few causes of biting. At 12 months it may be teething and so giving him other things to chew on is a good idea. However, generally biting is a sign of str...
- K., The official line on this is that the child is frustrated in not being able to talk and communicate his wishes and is biting out of frustration. So to address th...
17 Month Old Isn't Talking
Asked by L.M. from Detroit
on June 30, 2008
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Hi,
My 17 month old isn't talking much. She does say hi, momma, bye bye, off and on says other things, like all done, all fall done (tries) etc. So it's not so much...
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- Hi L., Rest assured your daughter isn't verbally delayed by any stretch of the imagination. She's actually quite advanced -even for a girl. That's quite a vocabular...
- L., No worries. My son will be 16 months old this week and is speaking about the same. Sometimes at this age they just want to show their independence and choose ...
- L., Don't worry it IS normal, One day she will start speaking in full sentences. Give her time! K. Mom of 5 grown and Childcare provider for 30 years
Question to Ask Potential Daycare Provider
Asked by S.D. from Kalamazoo
on April 29, 2008
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My son just turned one last Sunday. Currently I am working full-time and going to school 3 days a week in the evening. My mom watches him for me on both occasions. Whe...
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- Hello S., What a precious little blessing God has given you with your son!! I commend you for searching for wisdom in your decision for childcare. You have a hard...
- The only question I think I'd like to hear a quick, calm answer to is: Can I drop in any time I feel like it? Be extremely wary of anyone who fudges that answer,...
- Hi S. I totally understand your concerns. I put my sons in an in home daycare. I would ask other parents who use that daycare what they think. Get real life ...
