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Words You Just Can't Stand...
Asked by D.S. from Fort Walton Beach
on March 29, 2011
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Another question got me to thinking about words I just can't stand. Mostly is has to do with weird associations in my brain that may or may not make sense to others! M...
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- I almost can't even type the word - "scab" - ugh.....just can't stand it! Also dislike the "p" word and "c" word that others have already mentioned. And the phrase t...
- Goodness I HATE it when ppl use the word (if it's even a word) "AINT"! My opinion, I think using that word makes one sound so uneducated! Another word I hate the wo...
- i don't like moist either. lol. Ok, mine are: epic--everyone says this these days and it drives me crazy! da bomb--enough said. beau---annoying! and when people ...
Learning Disability
Asked by S.B. from Toledo
on April 18, 2008
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After fighting with the school system for several years, and finally seeking my own answers my 9 year old daughter has been diagnosed with dyslexia. Actually, Severe ...
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- Hello S., I am the mother of a 14 year old Learning Disabled daughter and a 10 year old Dyslexic son. Both of my children have also been diagnosed as ADHD. O...
- There is a program called A.S.K It stands for About Special Kids and they are advocacy specialist with a ton of information to offer for free many times. Just Google ...
- Hi: I am the parent of a 9-year old dyslexic and earlier this year opened the Dyslexia Institutes of America. We have a remediation therapy program that is m...
What Your Kids Watch
Asked by J.S. from Austin
on July 26, 2011
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So my 3 year old will watch 30 minutes of tv a couple times a week. We mainly watch an episode of Diego, Horse Land or something similar. She's discovered Yo Gabba Gab...
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- We LOVE Yo Gabba Gabba. It is SO fun and the music and songs are such a refreshing change to the regular stuff on kids shows. We only have netflix, and they may only...
- AS a mom of teens I ahve to say I had the best of intentions when my first child was young. She watched very little TV - and when she did it was on PBS, it was only e...
- I actually really try to keep certain shows away from my kids. Mostly they only watch PBS, or movies from time to time. My son LOVES dinosaur train, Super why, Cliff...
Good TV Shows for 5-7 Year Old Boys?
Asked by A.S. from Los Angeles
on July 16, 2009
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I'm looking for some recommendations for good, wholesome (but not too juvenile) shows for boys in the 5-7-ish age range.
My son is 5 1/2, and he has clearly outgr...
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- Hi A., My son is going to be 7 in Sept. We pretty much only watch Disney shows. He watches Zach and Cody, Hannah Montana, Wizards of Waverly Place, Jonas and Phine...
- I have a 5 yr old boy, and he loves a lot of the shows on the PBS station. His favorites are Super Why, Word Girl, and Word World. They are great, educatonal, and he...
- My son is 4, so he's a little younger, but I just put on Discovery Kids for him last night and he watched it mesmerized...although he was annoyed by the commercials! ...
Is Head Bobbing Normal??
Asked by K.L. from Chicago
on February 13, 2008
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Hi, I almost feel silly asking this but I'm a first time mom and my 3 month old tends to bob her head like Katherine Hepurn and at first I figured it was just an unste...
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- YEP, normal. She's got a lot of work to do coordinating all those muscle groups. I wouldn't worry, my little man did it too.
- It is probably normal, but if you are concerned...you should call her pediatrician.
- Those neck muscles just are'nt strong enough yet. Think of someone who was wheel chair bound just starting to walk again. She will be fine in a month.
My 1St Grader Is a Struggling Reader: Need Suggestions
Asked by A.R. from Houston
on February 24, 2008
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I have a 1st grader who is struggling with reading. He is falling behind in this subject only. Every night he has assigned books to read to me. He hates it and its a...
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- The main thing is to read, read, read. My daughter struggled in reading in the 1st grade as well so I made it a point to read with her for 1 hour every day and I mean...
- Hi, A.!! I own a tutoring company in Waco, TX and am a certified Phono-Graphix instructor. You have a lot of great advice!! I think getting testing done on eyes, t...
- I have a daughter in first grade that was struggling to read just a few months ago. The teacher at her school put her in a special reading group with kids at her readi...
Swim Lesson Scare - What to Do??
Asked by L.D. from Pittsburgh
on March 13, 2010
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My 4 year old daughter had her 1st swim class this morning. There are 7 four-year old in her class, including her. The instructor lined the kids up and let them get in...
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- We had this issue when my daughter started swimming lessons at 3 years old at a different place (not the YMCA). There were only 4 kids to a class, but they were all s...
- This sounds like a high ration to me. If you live in the West Chester area, you may want to consider the West Chester University lessons. They are really effective, ...
- Good Morning, I felt like I just HAD to reply to your question. I am a mom AND a swim instructor at a local YMCA, so I feel quite confident w/ my response! I am so s...
Double Stroller Recommendations
Asked by M.L. from Chicago
on June 10, 2010
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Ugh! I am so frustrated in trying to pick the 'right' double stroller. Here's my dilemma....
I have a 3 y.o dd who is tall (40-41 in) and weights 37 lbs. I have a n...
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- Phil and Ted. Craig's list is great place to find strollers.
- i have the valco, and i absolutely love it. i have 3 kids, they live in it, it is my freedom. they can even sleep on their belly in it. i can sit on the foot of it. it...
- I love my Bob! Have you tried craigs list for one? We got our there for way less than retail with some accessories.
Potty Chairs
Asked by T.B. from New York
on February 17, 2008
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I was wondering if any one could make a recommendation on what potty chair to buy. Are there different kinds or are they all basically the same. Help! I'm new to thi...
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- hi T., make the idea of standing up a reward for a long term suucess at sitting down. the mess of a toddler missing the bowl can be daunting, but more importantly - ...
- :) Sit!! We love the BabyBjorn potty - the "hole" is big enough for a little bottom (some are strangely small). No music, doodads, decorations - just white seat and...
- I never had success with a potty chair, for girls or boys. When first learning, I had my son sitting, facing backwards on the big toilet seat, then moved him to a ste...
A Bucket List for Kids?
Asked by C.O. from Washington DC
on October 28, 2011
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This is kind of piggy-backing off another question about kids and snow....
Are there things you want your kids to experience?
For example - we would like our kid...
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- I only want to know what they want out of life and hopefully I can help them achieve that. :)
- Gosh I guess I am boring. I grew up with nothing and very little attention so I just want my kids to have my love and attention and to never have to worry about the l...
- My son is going to be a traveler, for sure. Last night he said he wanted to go to Florida to Disney World (yuk!). And he has also told us he NEEDS to go to the A...
