Starting Out
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Starting Piano Lessons
Asked by A.A. from New York
on April 24, 2008
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My son is 2 and my husband and I are considering purchasing a piano within the next year or two. I know how to read music, and can teach him the basics. What age is ap...
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- I would suggest starting piano at the age of 4 in a program that makes it fun. Both my daughters started at that age in a Yamaha program. They learned rythm by cla...
- My husband is a partner in a music teaching operation. The rule of thumb that they follow is usaully 3-5yrs of age is appropriate to start piano. The child needs to ...
- Hi there. It sounds like you've received a lot of good advice already. Just my two cents - there's a program called Suzuki which has been used to teach music for alo...
Overly Emotional About Starting Kindergarten?
Asked by L.S. from Omaha
on June 19, 2012
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Hi Moms. Any advice or reassurance for moms who've had children start kindergarten? I'm not nervous about her abilities or leaving her at school or anything, But despi...
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- Hmmm my son is only 2 and just reading your post made M. tear up .... I am going to have a hard time as well. so yes, you are definitely not alone!
- Did she go to preschool? That's how most kids/parents ease into it. If not, they usually get into the routine pretty quick and they have a lot of fun having so man...
- I was very very emotional with my first because she was not wanting to leave me and it was harder. but my second was so social and was ready, so it was hard to be sad...
Exercise and Bms
Asked by M.K. from Appleton
on August 1, 2010
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Kind of a gross question, but I'm hoping for a solution. I am a morning exerciser (2 months and counting after a 2 year hiatus). I prefer to run outside (as opposed ...
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- same thing happens to me. it doesn't help to "go" any earlier in the morning. i guess that i just grin and bear it as it's inevitable. most the time the feeling passes...
- I am regular BM goer myself and found that if I watch the clock it is pretty much the same time everyday. Keep in eye on the clock and see if it is the same time eve...
- I have no solution, but sympathize. Same thing happens to me and I don't know how to prevent it. Hope someone else has a good suggestion!
How Did You Get/stay Motivated to Exercise with a Little Person Under Foot?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on February 11, 2012
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I envision myself as a fit/healthy person. The reality is that I'm lucky to be rather "naturally" thin-looking. I am a high energy person and seem to have a good met...
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- I am a working mom and I feel too guilty to go to a gym when i am already not home enough. I work out at home with videos while my 3 year old works out too or plays ar...
- Wow, being a SAHM causes flab? Maybe I should go back to my desk job to tone up. Sorry for the sarcasm. I think pregnancy and age are to blame for flab. But moving...
- Sign-up for a class or a personal trainer. Nothing will get me out faster than knowing I paid for it. :)
Exercise After Having a Baby?
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on January 26, 2011
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How soon after having a baby is it recommended to begin exercising? My baby is 6 wks old.
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- After you get the go-ahead from your OB/midwife if you had a c-section or anytime you feel "OK" if you had a vaginal delivery. Start slow and work up. I started 2 we...
- If you have no bleeding you can begin moderate exercise. Do not exercise when you are bleeding. If you are nursing full time you very likely won't get a period unti...
- At about 4 weeks I think I was trying to do some mommy and me pilates from a book, and at 8 weeks I was able to easily do a 1 hour class of pilates. I was also walking...
Out Door Fitness for Pregnant Mommy
Asked by A.Y. from San Francisco
on July 15, 2008
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Can anyone recommend an outdoor "bootcamp" or group exercise for pregnant moms in SF?
I have a 14 month old and just started a boot camp and love it but recently foun...
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- Also, Baby Boot Camp. They have a prenatal class. I found Baby Boot Camp classes when my oungest was just a few months old & LOVED it! I wasn't much of a runner bef...
- Stroller Strides - the woman in charge in SF is Jen Stoneman. She's really terrific.
- I haven't done them myself, but check out Stroller Strides. Just as I was going to try them myself, I was told to take it easy, then when I was given clearance to walk...
Exercise and Breastfeeding
Asked by C.S. from Killeen
on January 19, 2010
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Hello ladies,
Boy it sure seems like I go months without any questions and then days that I can't go without asking for advice. I love this website. With my first...
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- I just weened my 3 year old (wwaaahhh) and I excercised while nursing her (running and lifting weights). You will have to make sure you get plenty of liquid and nutrie...
- I breastfeed and exercise and my 9 month old is a hefty 21 lbs being born at 6lbs and 6 oz. and someone mentioned about supplements... I take milk thistle mostly becau...
- I've been running and breastfeeding. At first we thought it was making milk taste funny because my son fussed every night after I run but it turned out it was cholic. ...
Sleep After Exercise
Asked by J.R. from Saginaw
on January 20, 2008
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Is it normal to fall asleep immediately after exercising? This has happened all my life, to become really sleepy afterwards. However lately after walking on the trea...
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- J., I would get your thyroid checked. I used to feel like I wanted to hybernate, I had other symtoms too from not knowing about hypothyroidism. I was cold all of th...
- From the perspective of a medical provider, you need to see your doctor! The list of possibilities is endless and rather scary. Had a check up lately?
- That happens to me every time I exercise in the morning, and when I wake up, I'm a grump all day! This completely stopped when I started working out between 4-7P.M...
Runner's High: I Have Never Gotten It from Exercise, Is This Normal?
Asked by M.S. from Portland
on December 14, 2011
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My husband has been trying to convince me that eating hot/spicy food and running or heavy exercise produces this great endorphin rush that makes you want to keep doing...
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- Throughout life, I have done a lot of sports both personally and competitively. And of varied intensities. The ONLY thing, that gave me a runner's "high" was when I w...
- I don't think if this classifies as a 'runner's high' but everytime I get sidelined due to illness or injury I WANT to run like it's nobody's business. Or when I was ...
- I do get it (it's as someone else described it a very energized feeling, kinda feeling like you can do anything you set your mind to), but not during regular excercise...
Help with Exercise
Asked by A.L. from Norfolk
on March 18, 2008
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I am in need of some good exercises that I can do at home to help tone up my "love handles" and abs. I am taking a weight lifting course, and that is doing great, but ...
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- Crunches and sit-ups are great but in order to get rid of the love handles you have to do cardio exercises. Though weight training and crunches will tone the muscle y...
- I would try to do side planks or planks. They work well for me. Do a google search for side planks to see good form. There are lots of You Tube videos out there too....
- A. Cardio is key in getting rid of unwanted love handles. I use different work out dvd's, and I have found that "The Firm" is the best workout program to do in the ...
