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Learning to Ride a Bike
Asked by A. from Houston
on February 26, 2008
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We gave our son a bike with no training wheels for his 7th birthday. Dad took him out this past beautiful weekend to attempt to learn. On his first go round he took ...
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- Our son sounds a lot like your son. He refused to get on the bike for months and months. (He had a couple of falls and it would take forever for him to try again.) ...
- My five year old son was exactly the same way. We actually put the training wheels back on and let it go for a few months. Then when we attempted again, I never let ...
- I don't want to sound harsh, but put the training wheels on. If he is one that is easily afraid anyway, why would you not give him training wheels first? Don't force...
I Can't Stand Candyland! Need Ideas for Other Games!
Asked by K.H. from San Francisco
on February 15, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I have a little girl who will be three in one week. I stay home with her and really enjoy it. However, she loves games and I think I will go crazy if I ...
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- My son always loved Trouble - Its a board game with a ball you push and you have move your colors - Its a great way to keep counting! hope this helps! Regards, D.
- My favorite game is Trouble. It is a kid version of Sorry and has a bubble in the middle you push on to roll the die. It won't get lost. It was a game I could play ove...
- All 3 of my kids were game players, so I've played Candyland to death too. One of our favorites was Elefun. You load little butterfly-like things into the a blue ele...
6 Yr Old Tactile Learning Active Boy in Kinder-they Want Him Medicated, I Say No
Asked by E.T. from Dallas
on March 10, 2011
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I have a 6 yr old tactile learning boy who is struggling behavior wise at school. his grades are 90% satisfactory with above average grades in reading and math and bel...
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- Hi E.. Visit www.cchr.org and click on the "Alternatives" tab. I also agree with S H. from Honolulu to take a look at a Montessori program. Best wishes, M.
- None of the stuff you mention at the end has any impact on ADHD at all. ADHD is a medical issue related to brain function and neurotransmitter production and reuptake...
- Honestly, you should probably go to an outside source to evaluate your son. That way the evaluation is impartial and will give you a more accurate indicator of whethe...
When Do I Teach My 4 Year Old Son to Stand up to Go Potty?
Asked by K.S. from Dayton
on June 27, 2007
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My son is 4 and is I'd say totally potty-trained (not accidents at night or during the day), but I am concerned about his own ability to do it alone. He will be start...
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- Not sure I would attempt to change that behavior... some of the ladies in my play group have "standers" and they spend A LOT more time cleaning the bathroom. JMO I a...
- I am a mother of a 4 1/2 year old girl. In Sept of last year she started preschool and was potty trained but with my help. When school started I told her mommy would n...
- Good or bad - I taught my son by going on my flowers outside. I also bought the (flushable) float fish for the toilet. That was fun! I also leave a stool in the bathro...
Need Advice on My Sons Learning Problems
Asked by A.M. from Columbia
on February 4, 2009
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I have a 4 year old son that will be 5 in November. He only says his ABC's when I or my husband say the with him. He can count to 5 by himself. And when he speaks he o...
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- Have Parents as Teachers evaluate him. But keep on them, they aren't specialists, mine told me at the very beginning, I am my child's main advocate. You are his main ...
- your son might not have learning problems at all. every kid develops at their own rate and comparing him to other kids is only going to make you feel more anxious. ...
- Ok...so just to let you know, my daughter didn't really seem to have any intrest in her ABC's, letter recognition, or counting. She couldn't count to 5 until she was 4...
Learning to Ride a Bike Without Training Wheels
Asked by S.G. from Chicago
on May 24, 2011
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My daughters, 5 and 7, MUST learn to ride their bikes this summer without the training wheels. We have a new larger bike for the 7 year old, and the 5 year old can mo...
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- Go for small BIke, only caveat is that you will have to bend to let it go! My daughter has been biking since two and last year T 4 she took off. I removed the training...
- I think its easier to start with the smaller bikes. I think it helps with their confidence in the begining. My boys were both 5 1/2 yrs and in kindergarten my daught...
- Smaller bike is easier for sure. They are closer to the ground and more comfortable. My husband ran along our daughter & she got it. Someone told me about some long...
Learning the Best Way to Discipline and What to Do When Friends Help Out
Asked by E.O. from San Francisco
on June 14, 2010
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Thank goodness in reading questions and answers tonight, I saw someone say "Discipline is the hardest part of being a parent." Thus far at least, it feels that way. Or...
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- I didn't read a response past Adansmama... her response was exactly what I was thinking! I will add that my son was easily redirected at your child's age. Sometimes...
- Friends and Family should understand that a two year old has a mind of his/her own, but you can try to focus on things you know will get a positive response. If the us...
- i found 2 books to be helpful as 123 and timeouts didn't work for my daughter. they are 'love and logic' and 'positive discipline'. also there is a book called 'your 2...
I Think My Two Year Old Could Have a Learning Disability
Asked by S.D. from Dallas
on June 11, 2008
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I have a two year old daughter that I am becoming worried about. She was a late at crawling, walking and she only says maybe 7 or 8 words. The doctors never seemed tha...
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- I think you should trust your instincts and really pursue this. You know your daughter better than anyone. Do not let a doctor who spends only 15 mins with her put y...
- If you are worried about her, I recommend you call ECI (Early Childhood Intervention). They work with developmentally delayed children. They will come to you, home o...
- My husband is in the business of getting help and/or schools for people with school age children with problems. He suggests you get an Occupational Therapy workup. T...
When Should My Little Son Start Learning Skiiing/snowboarding?
Asked by J.J. from San Francisco
on August 25, 2009
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Hi,
my son is almost 2.
I know how to ski and snowboard.
I wonder when I should get him on the slope.
which sports to start with? I think skiing is probably eas...
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- we took our little girl last season and she turned 2 in may so she was 20 months or so. We put her on cross country skis and she loved it. She skiied for a total of ab...
- I would consider your child's interest, coordination and leg strength. We put our daughter on skis at 2-1/2 (at first for short tries with us and a harness and wedgie...
- Good Morning J.: When we lived on Guam we had our 4 month old out in the waves body surfing. I have a set of grandchildren that started "baby dirt bike riding" at...
My 2Nd Grader Learning About Sex/inappropriate Talk from Classmate
Asked by Z.W. from Sacramento
on June 4, 2008
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My daughter is in 2nd grade and 8 yrs old. Ever since 1st grade actually, there always seems to be a group of kids in her class that are always talking about inappropr...
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- ABSOLUTELY talk to the teacher. Also, watch your reactions to her questions. Your daughter likely has no clue what she's asking/saying (and the children saying the s...
- I totally agree with Shelley M - you have to be prepared to be open and honest to talk about anything with your kids. Just make sure it's age-appropriate. I was in a p...
- I also have a 8 year old second grader, and you are right he is too young to learn about sex at this age. I'm not even sure if he likes girls. my 11 year old is taki...
