Soccer
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Stranger Danger
Asked by J.M. from Pittsburgh
on May 31, 2012
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This falls more under the heading of commentary. I have the doubtful distinction of being one of the first Children in Western Pennsylvania to be diagnosed with a lea...
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- In most cases when a child is sexually molested in any way the molester is someone the child knows. Teaching stranger danger is a bad idea. Pre-schoolers often don...
- J., So sorry for your experience, but thank you for sharing. You bring up such an important fact...it isn't just "strangers" we need to warn and teach our chil...
- Yes, but where is the question?
Come On... I Know We're Not Perfect...
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on April 30, 2012
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I mean, we can't ALL be super-moms. I often see gloating in life (and yes, even on here) to the tune of "I feed my kid organic milk that comes only from goats who poo...
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- Amen, Sista! Seriously, I live in a small, mostly upper-middle class community (and we are not, upper-middle class ... not sure how we got here, exactly). Everyone...
- I hope I don't ever sound competitive or a snob for the decisions I make and what I allow or don't allow my kiddos to do. I don't do organic for no other reason then I...
- I agree with Ally's assessment: It's great that you're carefree and have fun with your kids, but that "doesn't mean that those who aren't so carefree are mean or wrong...
ThanWhat Age Do Kids Learn to Swim and Other Skills?
Asked by K.M. from Chico
on June 11, 2012
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Hi everyone,
I'm just curious. . . what age did your kids (or most kids) learn to:
1. Swim. I don't mean just float, or swim with floaties, but actually be able to ...
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- 1) While we took our kids to the pool when they were very young, I started my daughter on the official swim lessons when she was 5 2) At 6 now, my daughter just sta...
- My kids (2 boys and 1 girl) 1)Totally swimming, no aid from others = @3yrs old** 2)N/A...I am a slacker parent! 3)Mastered? 7y/o 4)They all have got first lesson...
- my kids were in a pool by 3 months. They were swimming (back float and stroke, crawl) by age 3. For me? Swimming is a life skill that one MUST have. I love the wate...
Need Suggestions from Moms for Starting 3 1/2 Year Old in Sport Activity
Asked by K.G. from Dallas
on July 28, 2008
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My little boy is 3 1/2 years old and wants to participate in soccer but my husband and I can't find a sports organization that starts kids in soccer any younger than 5...
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- My son plays tball with the Carrollton pony ball league. www.ponyball.com It's free in the fall for 3-6 yo.
- A park, A soocer ball, one parent with the camcorder, maybe some other toddlers. Why the need for organized teams? Spend the money on a cool looking shirt instead. Dad.
- My grandson is 3 and we enrolled him in Soccer Tots. He loves it. They have several locations. They can be reached at ###-###-#### or on the web at www.soccertotsda...
Why Does He Not Socialize Outside of a School?
Asked by T.S. from San Diego
on February 27, 2008
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I have 4 year and 10 months old son(only child) , and he is going to a public Kindergarden in September 08'. He is currently attending to a small preschool (M-F 8:30 ...
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- Every child has different needs. Your child is away from home and parents (his life-line) for a huge part of his day. His friend is his anchor. Some children love b...
- Hold him back one more year. Start him next year and give him more time to grow socially. Take him to the park and play with him on the jungle gym. Help him to talk ...
- Just keep trying. My daughter is very "slow to warm up" as well. Luckily, her kindergarten had several activities the summer before school to expose the children to ...
Sports for 4 & 9 Yr Old
Asked by C.N. from Los Angeles
on October 4, 2008
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Hi, we're not having much luck with finding activities for the kids. I understand youth basketball is signing up starting this Monday for my 9 yr old. We were hoping...
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- Is there another youth soccer league in a neighboring city that might still be having sign ups? If not, maybe until next year you could get your younger son into some...
- You probably won't be able to get in soccer right now...how about looking into ice skating or ice hockey...you are allowed to start at anytime with those.
- In this area, we have AYSO Soccer, which I think is already underway and it's probably too late to get involved for the year. However, the City of Diamond Bar also ha...
Looking for an Activity for My Five Year Old
Asked by S.S. from Augusta
on March 8, 2008
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I would love to get my daughter into some sort of soccer, horseback riding, something!!! Any ideas? I've checked yellow pages.com and they don't offer too much around ...
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- Look at your local park or recreation center. My 6 year old has been in soccer and t-ball since 3. I coach with my county recreation center. I don't know where you are...
- Check out the YMCA. Or Upward.org right now is soccer season.
- Hi S., I have some friends who take their little girls to group ice skating classes at Augusta Ice Sports Center ###-###-#### and they said that they LOVE it!. You ca...
ADD Or "Normal" Boy Behavior???
Asked by J.M. from Los Angeles
on October 29, 2007
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I have recently become suspicious that my 3 yr old son might be ADD. He is exactly 3 1/2. These thoughts were sparked by him starting tot soccer and seeing that he ha...
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- I agree with most of the parents on this site. My child was very distracted just like yours and was in a world of her own when she was attending preschool. Her teach...
- Hmmm. Well, you mentioned that your husband acts this way too. I didn't see where you mentioned your husband has any trouble functioning, so this leads me to believe t...
- J., Hi, your concern is something that I would like to see you have checked out. While children do mature and grow at different rates, between 3 to 4 is when problem...
Anyone Familiar with Legends in North Andover for Recreational Gymnastics?
Asked by L.O. from Boston
on December 30, 2009
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My daughter is 10 years old. She loves gymnastics, and is quite serious about it when she is doing it, but she does not want to be on a team because of all that is re...
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- Sorry, I don't know anything about Legends. Have you checked out Champion Factory in North Andover? I highly recommend them! My kids have been taking classes there ...
- Hi L., My daughter actually is on a team in Billerica (2 nigths a week for 2 hours) and she too loves to play soccer (her coach is on a women's soccer team) so I unde...
- Hi Liss. My daughter is 6 years old so a little younger but loves her class at Legends. She is not on team but in an Advanced class for her age group. The coaches an...
Girl with 2 Moms - Would It Bother You?
Asked by S.J. from Miami
on January 31, 2011
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My daughter just started soccer on a new team. One of the girls on the team has 2 Moms. Meaning they are partners. The one Mom was artificially inseminated.
Anyway...
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- No way. Keep your daughter on the team. I have some great women friends who are a couple...they also got artificially inseminated and they have a beautiful baby girl. ...
- Whatever my personal opinions are, I wouldn't take my daughter off the team or associate with those moms who were gossiping. That could be so hurtful to the little gir...
- I would not pull my child off the team. I don't believe in "partners" but I don't believe the child should be "punished" by taking her off the team. Teach your child...
