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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...
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...
Help with Active Child
Asked by F.S. from Houston
on October 30, 2009
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Hi Again Everyone,
I have a 4 yo daughter who is very active, she loves running and jumping about.. She can sit still to look at videos, read books and do school w...
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- I am saying this as a mom, an Occupational therapist and a parent educator. There are lots of things to consider....first of all it is important that she not get the ...
- a big issue is that children watch TV. Studies shown that children under 2 watch TV will have a problem to concentrate and have trouble sitting down when they are not ...
- I am not an expert...I'm not even a seasoned mother, (I have one two year old) My kiddo hits the ground running in the morning. Have you considered your childs sugar/h...
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 ...
Funny Movies for a Sick Friend
Asked by M.I. from New York
on April 8, 2010
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Dear Moms, I have a very dear friend who is battling a very aggressive form of breast cancer. Every time I see her, I try to make her laugh as much as I can with jok...
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- 40 Year Old Virgin! So irreverent and so hysterical. I have seen it dozens of times and still laugh at loud.
- Little Miss Sunshine is a movie I laughed all the way through. I highly recommend it!
- "Little Miss Sunshine" is funny. Books, if she likes Douglas Adams, get her a Discworld novel by Terry Pratchett. He is hysterical. Neil Gaiman is great too. Neve...
JFF - iPad VS Nook Color
Asked by L.M. from Kansas City
on November 19, 2011
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I know you can't really compare the two. Obviously the iPad is far more superior to the Nook. I am thinking of getting a tablet for these reasons.
Access internet s...
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- Love, love, love my iPad2! You definitely wouldn't regret buying the iPad. There is so much you can do with it!
- The iPad has so much more to offer. It is the dominant electronic in our house. We all scramble and fight over it!
- A friend of mine, a gadget tech person, has a tablet. It is not as useful as she thought. Loves the iPad better.
Enough Is Enough
Asked by S.R. from Detroit
on May 3, 2009
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We have had our son potty trained since July of 2008...The problem is he WON'T poop on the potty, he still insists on a pullup. We have tried rewards, we have tried ch...
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- We had the same problem with our son. He peed in the potty but refused to poop. This might sound weird but my son loves playing games on the computer. He loves the ...
- Really the more you push it the more he'll fight. He'll get it if you give him time.
- I agree with the previous entry...give her a deadline and tell her no more pull-ups after that. My son was stubborn about both peeing and pooping but once I knew he h...
Looking for More Quality Items for Fun Time
Asked by K.W. from Corpus Christi
on February 22, 2008
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My baby isn't here yet, but I'm so excited i'm already getting prepared!
Can anyone suggest videos, books, etc. that are geared more towards teaching and/or instill...
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- I am so glad that you recognize the time that you are spending with your child during her formative years is so vital. So, with that in mind, remember that you are yo...
- Hi K.! I know exacctly how you feel! I had my son in 1991 and then in 2005 I had a little girl...wow! We were absolutely elated and overjoyed to be expecting! It w...
- We do not watch a lot of TV at home. One of my personal goals was to not plop my child in front of the TV as a babysitter, even if the videos were deemed "educational"...
Traveling Alone with a 15 Month and a 2 Year Old
Asked by J.W. from Los Angeles
on June 23, 2011
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Oh yes, I know. I should have my head checked. I am flying across country with my two babies, 15 month old son and 28 month old daughter. I've hidden toys (so they;ll ...
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- sounds like you got enough...probably to much actually...more likely than not your children will just pass out during the flight....it will be a pain while your waitin...
- Oy, girl you are crazzzy! Just kidding, but just wanted to wish you luck. Sounds like you are prepared as well as you can be. Didn't see a stroller on your list????...
- I'm a firm believer in drugs! Ha, just kidding! Sounds like you have it covered.
More Help with Reading
Asked by R.B. from Springfield
on November 6, 2007
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I have a daughter who is 10, and she has trouble reading. She likes to read, she likes books, but she struggles. She does well in every other subject, and is social ...
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- I have a daughter, now 27, that had trouble learning to read in school. We had her tested at the UMKC Reading Institute in Kansas City. Dr. Wheelock was the doctor a...
- Hi R., My son is virtually a non reader also. What is helping for us is to find the book on tape/cd and have him read along to the story. He has done it and was e...
- Thank you for bringing up this subject. My daughter is in Kindergarten this year and is struggling with phonics. Her teacher has noticed this and is setting her up w...
