Summer Childcare: Puppets
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Summer Plans with a Baby
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on May 12, 2008
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Hello! Happy Mother's Day to all of you wonderful moms! I am a teacher who will have 2 months free this summer to hang out with my little guy. He'll be 9 months old in...
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- Join your local mom's club. They will have a monthly calendar of events. That way, you can also meet other moms in your town.
- I got a document from an ECFE mom that is fantastic. It's extremely long and I tried to attach it as a word document.. but it wouldn't work on this site. It's lon...
- If you live near Hopkins let me know. I'm in a Mom's club and we would be more then happy to show you around. We always have a huge amount of activities going on. ...
What are popular summer activities with kids
Asked by K.L. from Atlanta
on June 11, 2008
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I'm sure some of you have some great ideas for summer activities that are fun and inexpensive. We do not have a pool and are on water restrictions so our outdoor activ...
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- Here are some good ideas for you to do with your children. Maybe this will help. Meaningful Moments 3 of 9 I'm Sending You My Love Wri...
- Here are a few things we love to do (my girls are almost 2 and 3) -Build forts -Play catch with beach balls -Have a marching band -Bubbles -Wanamaker - the litt...
- Last weekend I was going to take the girls to the local park where they have water fountains they can run through, but there was a concert going on so we went to plan ...
Help Planning Daily Lessons/activties for 2 Yr. Old This Summer
Asked by A.T. from Columbus
on May 6, 2009
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I will be home with my daughter this summer - she is currently in day care part-time, but my job ends in June. I feel like I should have daily things planned for her t...
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- I'm a little late on this but I was looking on Mamasource for some ideas for my Step Daughter who is currently running an at home day care. I have two boys 4 and 2. ...
- I would say that the most important thing you can help her develop this summer is her imagination. Give her lots of free play time to help her learn how to entertain ...
- Kidzone.com and Dltk.com are great sites for activities. The internet is a great source for finding fun things to do. I personally would not be too structured for a 2 ...
Summer Schedules: How to Enjoy Each Other While Getting Things Done
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on June 19, 2009
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School is out, and the stress of getting homework done, and really everything done in that short time span (4pm-bedtime) is now put aside.
I have 4 children (ages 9 ...
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- My best advice would be to get the 6 and 8 year old to start doing more chores. I too get tired from doing it all and I told my 6 year old (just turned 6) to go and e...
- I encourage you to include all the kids in all the household duties. I only have one child, but at 5 years old he already gathers all the trash from all the little tra...
- Dear A., You've already rec. so many e-mails, which is great,but it must be overwhelming. Do only what absolutely has to be done and let the kids help as much as poss...
Hyperactive Child
Asked by B.U. from Spartanburg
on August 23, 2006
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I am in need of some crucial advice. My daughter is 6 years old (in July) and just started 1st grade. We are having some pretty major problems with the teacher saying ...
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- I am a first grade teacher. It is pretty early in the year for the teacher to say that. I suggest getting her tested of ra piece of mind. You don't have to put her ...
- Hi B., I felt I am reading my baby "jeevika's profile. she is 21 month old hyperactive girl. Does not sit atall except when she watches her big big world. She behav...
- My husband read about a man whose son was diagnosed with ADD, so he started reading to his son on a regular basis. Books of all kinds, even longer ones without pictur...
Extremely Timid Child in New situations~Worried About School
Asked by J.B. from Portland
on July 10, 2008
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I am seeking feedback about my daughter who is now just over 4 years. She is extremely shy in new situations and/or environments with a lot of people she doesn't know...
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- I was a K-1 teacher and faced a number of these children. One girl's mother came in early with her daughter to introduce her to me and explain (simply, as the girl...
- My 4.5 year old son is also an only and has been pretty shy up until a few months ago. I don't think being an only has anything to do with it. Kids are all different...
- I feel your anxiety about this situation. My 3 year old son went though the same thing when I had to switch his preschool earlier this year. It absolutely broke my h...
Having Friends Over?
Asked by L.M. from Seattle
on September 25, 2010
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So basically my question is this: Will we ever get to a point where I feel comfortable having my children's friends over?
A little background: I am a SAHM to five ch...
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- Flylady!! Like the other ladies said. And you'de be suprised how the routines and getting rid of clutter makes you feel a little less tired. Good luck!!
- Let it go. My house isn't ever "company" ready either. If you don't let go, you are keeping yourself as well as your children from having relationships with people o...
- In our home, if you want a friend to come over and the house is a mess or dirty, everybody has to help clean.. So daughter would clean her room, clean the bathroom...
Not Happy with Preschool Teacher
Asked by J.C. from Columbus
on May 3, 2012
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So my son is a peer leader in an intergrated class; one half special needs, one half 'typical'. It's nearing the end of the school year and I'm finding myself more and...
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- J., I would definitely say something directly to the teacher regarding being late for opening doors and early letting them out. To me, this is unacceptable. Parents ...
- I would definitely schedule a meeting with the director of the program. It sounds as though your child's teacher is either doing the "bare minimum" or not meeting the...
- Looks like someone won't be getting a great appreciation gift, if any, at the end of the year. My advice to you is to save your disappointment for any shortcomings ...
Seeking Regular Weekend Playdates for My Almost 2 Year Old Son
Asked by T.B. from Los Angeles
on July 16, 2008
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Hello Mom's.
This has been a problem for awhile. I almost gave up even trying. I had posted on Craiglist; talked to those in the congregation; frequent the Satur...
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- Hi Tammi, Oh my goodness, there are a lot of resources for you. I totally understand how you feel. I'm newly single with a 5 year old, and it can be challenging somet...
- T., I didn't get if you work or not. If you are at home, check out the Burbank Adult School. There is an AMAZING mommy and me program that will start up again in ...
- Dear T., Gosh, it must feel really discouraging not having regular playmates (for him AND you!). I really admire you putting yourself out there for your son. You...
What Else Is There to Do?
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on June 27, 2008
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Ok I am going to sound pathetic my issue is that we have 3 girls(10, 7, & 20 months), my husband works really hard 5 & 1/2 days a week and we are broke. Struggeling to...
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- Hi J.: The ideas you got are great and thought I might add. My daughter will have friends or cousins over and we have our international nights. I use Christmas li...
- Sleepovers are the most fun. One or several friends, even cousins make any night a fun one. Shaving cream fights, water balloon fights, swimming at night; anything...
- If you have a lake or pond close by,have you ever gone turtle fishing. What you do is get a long string tie bacon around it and throw it out and watch the turltes latc...
