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Advise on 5 Year Old with Mild Hypotonia (Low Muscle Tone)
Asked by E.R. from Dallas
on October 26, 2009
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My son has mild low muscle tone...ECI did not recommend that he receive occupational therapy although he had to have support due to pronating ankles and a speech delay...
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- E., First of all, in response the the other comment, ECI is not just education. I am not sure why your son wasn't assigned a occupational or physical therapist. ECI...
- My son has hypotonia and we have found activities like swimming works best for him. He does play with the other kids and it breaks my heart when he is so 'behind' but ...
- ok first undertand that what eci is looking for is educational need, so it may (and sounds probable) be that your child needs ocupational or physical therapy ask your ...
Definition
Asked by T.M. from Dallas
on February 20, 2006
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I am a goof ball ---but what does SAHM mean?
Ex Husband's Girlfriend Is Constantly Causing Problems! Help!
Asked by H.H. from Little Rock
on April 17, 2011
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My ex and I have been apart for 3 years. Divorced for a year and a half. He has had this girlfriend since a week after our divorce was final and she has done everythi...
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- Totally in your shoes! I would do what J B. advised you to do. Its not easy dealing with a girl who is barely an adult herself trying to help raise kids that aren't he...
- Every story has two sides and we all know that. I am sorry you are having a hard time with your Ex's new love. I suggest trying not to engage them when you don't ne...
- Be sure to document everything you can including tape recording it or video recording it, keep your cell handy especially if it has a camera and video options. Have yo...
Looking for Game Ideas for a Sports Themed Backyard Bday Party
Asked by V.M. from Erie
on July 8, 2010
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I thought would ask, this is a 7 year old boy with between 10-15 guests. I have sports napkins etc so i want to go with that as a theme. I want to get a Pinata,...
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- I love love love your theme - I have 2 boys that are very much into sports. However, not all boys are. I would suggest a non-sport themed craft - coloring table or s...
- Football toss- you can use laundry baskets to throw them in, each one further from the line they will throw from. You could do pretty much the same with basketballs t...
- Limbo Water balloon toss Relay race (wheelbarrow, three legged race etc...) :) Have fun!
Girl Scouts 2 Member Team Event Planning--other Mom Dropping Ball !
Asked by E.H. from Orlando
on October 30, 2011
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My daughter is a brownie and me and another mom were asked to completely put together an event for our troop. That was a couple months ago so more than ample time. I ...
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- Asking for help is not being Bossy. Saying, I am worried about finishing this project for the girls. I can tell you are busy. We only have (so many) days.. If you...
- Are you the troop leader? If not, you should go to the leader and tell her that you need someone else to help you. I am a leader and I can tell you that in my troop we...
- Been there!!! I would contact the mom that's supposed to be helping and ask what she's done so far. That might put her on the spot just enough to get her butt in gea...
My 16 Month Old Is Starting to Throw Things
Asked by C.P. from Dallas
on December 31, 2006
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Recently, my 16 month old son has developed a new skill (and passion) for throwing things around the house. Fortunately, he has only been throwing stuffed animals and...
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- My 12 month old has gotten to where he likes to throw things. We do try and redirect him, but I think it's also important to understand that he is simply learning cau...
- I think that redirection is the best discipline for this age and type of behavior. You have to decide if it's okay to throw certain things in the house, such as balls....
- Yep, my 21 month old son does it too. I tell him "oh no! don't throw that!" and ask him to set it on the table or the couch or whatever is nearby. It seems to work t...
Child Doesn't Want to Try New Things
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on July 5, 2011
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My oldest daughter is a very bright child open child. She opens up to new people instantly and makes new friends faster than I do. But she will not try new things at...
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- As B said, observing closely is a learning style. There is a great article on this in this past Sunday's NY Times - it's in the Sunday Review section (used to be week ...
- You help her name her feelings and respect her limits. She doesn't *want* to be the kid who doesn't enjoy new things, but she's paralyzed. In the moment, or afterward,...
- How old is she? Sounds like my 5 year old... only now, my 5 year old daughter won't do anything 'that requires running, getting dirty, or getting sweaty'... what a pri...
Sports
Asked by E.G. from Daytona Beach
on May 28, 2010
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Does anyone know of a sport that is good for a 3 and half year old?
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- Soccer is the best at this age. They learn rules and there is no pressure and it is easy for them to follow.
- Dance, gymnastics, karate, swimming... my daughter is 3.5 and has also requested golf!
- My daughters are 3 and 6 and they both take dance and play soccer. For a boy T-ball would also work! Have fun!
Childcare
Asked by H.N. from Biloxi
on March 22, 2011
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I have 4 kids, 5 yr old, 3 year old twins, and a 1 year old.... my husband and I very rarely get out because we cant afford to pay a sitter and the price of going out...
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- since she is not certified in anything i think 10.00 is A LOT i paid a teenager 20.00 a week for before and after school sittings (bout 6 hours a day) i don't have ...
- I also know it depends on where you live. I have 4 kids and when they were younger I did pay my sitters a little more to make sure they would come back I just think 4...
- We just put the kids in a double stroller and took them to all the practices and games. It is cheaper than paying a babysitter. We had a baby plus 1-2 toddlers most ...
Do You Really HAVE to Deliver in a Hospital Setting ??
Asked by K.H. from Richmond
on September 18, 2009
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do you really HAVE to deliver in a hospital setting ?? i mean all the baby books i have
read make it sound like its MANDATORY or something to go through 2 days of bei...
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- Basically you can do whatever you want but you need to think about a few things. 1. You are 40. This puts you at a higher risk during delivery. 2. Complications can ...
- I gave birth at home with an excellent midwife. I too didn't want to be poked and prodded. I wanted to give birth in a peaceful atmosphere without all the intervention...
- You can start with Calling the Midwifery @ depaul Hospital...THey are FABULOUS.....I had my 5th daughter there and it was such a wonderful experience....it's just like...
