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Looking for Fun Videos, Cd's and Books to Buy for 4 and 2 Year Old Living Abroad
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on April 30, 2008
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We live in Israel and speak English to our kids. However, the only English they really hear is from other adults, resulting in a pretty funny dialect (my son uses unfo...
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- "Unfortunately", I don't have any good, specific suggestions yet bc my daughter is only 1, but if you have a friend in the US - ask them to go to Costco or Sam Club an...
- If you can stomach it, the "Barney" videos feature kids talking to one another.
- I've heard of something called "muzzy"... here's the website,.... http://www.early-advantage.com/ it's supposed to be especially desighned for children
Videos or Books on Fireman Sam from Sprout
Asked by S.C. from New York
on February 22, 2008
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Hi all-
My 31/2 yr old son is completely loving Fireman Sam that plays on Sprout! Has anyone ever gotten any Fireman Sam stuff for their kids? I think it is a London ...
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- Hi, I would google it, and you may find an online retailer who sells their merchandise. GL!
- Try amazon.co.uk...the shipping and exchange rate will be pricey but they have a lot of books/toys/etc. In addition, if you have any friends in the UK, Woolworths (whi...
- Hi S., My 4 yr old nephew also loves Fireman Sam. I got him some stuff by going to the sprout website, ounce you are on that website there is a link for their shows. ...
Baby Signing
Asked by K.B. from San Antonio
on June 19, 2009
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I am sure that this has been asked on here before but who out there has taught their little one to sign. I an thinking of teaching my son and just want to know at wha...
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- I began at 9 months. It really comes in handy when they begin talking about you have no idea what they are saying. I used baby einstein and toddlerwise. She k...
- signingtime.com my baby understood 65+ signs by the time she was one years old. she is now 2 1/2 and still uses them with her words and to communicate with some oth...
- Hi K., I think if you start them early like when they first start to pronounce and understand words kids get it quick. I taught at a daycare for a couple of years...
Looking for Pre/postnatal Bellydance Lessons in Cincinnati Area
Asked by A.S. from Cincinnati
on February 16, 2008
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I am looking for a prenatal bellydance class near Cincinnati. Also, I am looking for videos, websites, books, articles, and contact information with anything related ...
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- Countryside YMCA is offering Belly Dancing classes...I just signed up for the Thursday night class from 730-845pm...I believe that she teaches an hour class two days t...
- To back up Summer's suggestion, here's Gaiananda's website: http://www.gaiananda.net/ They are the bellydancing group associated with the center Summer mentioned...
- The classes are not specifically prenatal, but I take bellydance at the Countryside YMCA in Lebanon. I'm also pregnant. I love the class and highly recommend it if y...
Gift for 10 Yo Girl?
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on July 16, 2009
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I'm struggling to come up with a quality birthday gift for my 10 yo niece. I'm leaning toward videos and books. Can anyone recommend any for this gender and age group?...
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- I know you already posted a response, but I'll add my 2 cents worth. I am concerned with all the stuff kids get today, so I have tried to get "consumable" gifts when m...
- When my niece turned 10 last year, I got her a couple of crafting kits. I think I got her jewelry kit and a cross stitch kit. She visited last month and was still in...
- the best gift you can give her is time spent with you if you want something more material take her on a shopping trip to pick it out or to her farorite movie or restur...
Yoga for Kids and Babies
Asked by S.D. from Tampa
on August 15, 2011
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I was thinking of doing some yoga exercises with DS (4yr) to calm him down when needed (before nap or bed for example). Does anyone know of any good videos or books w...
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- I've done Itsy Bitsy Yoga with my son. He's only 2, and we started it when he was about 2 months. I don't know how well it will translate to your 4 year old, but it ...
- I can't remember the names of the books, but I've gotten a few good kid's yoga books at the library. They had large pictures of 10 basic poses. My 3 year old had a l...
- I've heard some good stuff about this: http://www.yogawithyourbaby.com/page.asp?content_id=12468 It says 3 months to 4 years, so you could do it with your baby a...
Potty Training a 2-Year-old Girl
Asked by A.R. from Portland
on August 5, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
I'm working on potty training my 2-year old daughter.
I'd love to hear about any potty training videos or books your kids like.
We read a couple...
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- We like "My Big Girl Potty" by Joanna Cole and Maxie Chambliss. I got it at Boarders for about $6. It's just the right length for my 2 year old to stay seated to hear ...
- I used the Potty Training in One Day System. They have a book that I read and it helped me prepare as well as ways for me to prepare my daughter. At 21 months she was...
- Carol, My daughter is 2 1/2 and about a year ago there was a book that she loved. I'm not sure she got the idea of what it was, but had lots of colors. She eventu...
18 Month Old Doesn't Want to Talk
Asked by P.G. from Miami
on May 17, 2009
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I have a 18 month old boy and he want to talk.I'm a little concerned because he only says "nana" for banana "no" and "tete" for bottle.Even when he plays alone with hi...
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- Many times babies may not speak until up to 3 years old...then they don't shut up. Just be patient. He will speak in his own time...he is probably just absorbing all...
- Dear P., Your son should be due for his 18 month check up. Please discuss this with his doctor. It may be that he is just a late bloomer, it may be something impo...
- My son was like that, and I was worried too. If he has a quiet personality, he may understand more than he wishes to talk. I took him around his cousins for socializ...
Potty Training
Asked by R.W. from San Antonio
on December 6, 2008
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Any moms out there have adivece on potty training? My son turned three in October and he will NOT poop in the potty, he never has. He is doing okay with pee-pee, but s...
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- AH! That sounds like my first born! He was the same way! Had no problem going pee in the potty....(we used the "aim for the cheerio" method...), but would always hi...
- Hi R., I went through the same thing with my first born. She was terrified of pooping! Well what I did and helped was I would stand infront of her and hold her hand...
- Take the poop from his pull up or pants and have him plop it in the toilet. Let him look at it. Let him flush it. This will get him used to the idea. Let him go in...
When to Potty Train?
Asked by J.J. from Phoenix
on November 4, 2007
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I am at a stump here as to when is the right time to try potty training. My 18 month old daughter has a potty that we let her play with and she has shown interest in ...
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- Hello J.... I have a 3.5 and a 22 month old, and both of my kids are potty trained. Ethan was 2 years and one month when he was trained, and Allie has been trained...
- In my experience with both of my boys, there is a definite window of opportunity (which you have discovered) around 18 months. My oldest started super early(of his own...
- I don't think there is a set time to start potty training. My daughter is potty trained now and shortly after her first birthday she started showing interest in going ...
