Walking & Taking First Steps
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Seeking Advice on Steps to Get My Son Tested for a Learning Disability
Asked by B.H. from Dallas
on August 3, 2008
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Hello Moms, I truly beleive that my son has a disability in learning.I have been struggling with keeping him the correct grade level for years. Back where I am from, t...
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- We had our son tested by a psychiatrist. You can have it done through the school system. We choose to have him tested independently so that there wasn't any bias, s...
- Your best bet would be to have him tested with a psychologist or neuropsychologist. If he is in public school, they can provide a basic assessment for you. Otherwise t...
- First things first - Get in touch with your school's superintendent office. Call the main number if you have to. Every school district has one. Tell them you need ...
New Horizon vs Children's World-Eagan (From Knowledge Learning Corporation)
Asked by R.G. from Minneapolis
on September 13, 2006
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Hi,
I need to register my baby (4 month old) in a daycare center. I am between New Horizon and Children's World (from Knowledge Learning Corporation) -both in Eagan.
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- I used to work at the Childrens World Eagan North. If you want more information email me I am willing to tell you more. ____@____.com
- Hi, I don't have any advice on either center, but have you considered an in-home daycare? You can get a list of all licensed in-home daycare providers from the cou...
- Check out www.craigslist.com, click on Minneapolis and then childcare. There were a lot of posts today with infant openings. Or try mnchildcare.org you can find loc...
7 Yr Old Son Learning Bad Words at School Considering Home Schooling Him!!!!
Asked by B.D. from Lexington
on January 2, 2012
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My son is 7 yrs old and in the 1st grade. He is learning words that a child his age should not hear. A few of those words are sex and gay. I do not want my child expos...
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- I would not home school a child for this reason. To me this is a learning tool on how to teach your values and that there are different types of people in the world. Y...
- I don't think homeschooling a child to shelter him from the real world is a valid reason really. In first grade, a little boy told my daughter that he thought she w...
- We did choose to homeschool because we don't like the public school system and how it was failing our daughter. We also did not like the social attitudes of the kids a...
Frustrated...counting And Alphabet Learning
Asked by M.G. from Philadelphia
on September 16, 2010
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I am sooo frustrated with my son who will be 5 in October. I feel like I don't know what he knows as far as his numbers, alphabet, etc. He never counts 1-10 without ...
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- Some kids just take longer to "get" it, so, chill, relax, and know that yes he is on track. My daughter was almost six before it finally clicked what the difference be...
- If it makes you feel any better (which it may not :) my son is 4 1/2, and he is exactly the same way. His vocabulary is awesome, his problem solving skills are terri...
- My kids love letters and numbers. They crave learning about them. They're ahead of the game, and today I'm making calls about the gifted resources available in my area...
14 Months Old and Learning
Asked by T.J. from Raleigh
on February 6, 2007
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I was wondering what other 14 months children are doing. Mine seems to talk a lot more than other little kids his age. I am not sure what the norm is and this is my fi...
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- T., It sounds like you are doing a wonderful job. My one suggestion, which you are probably doing already is READ READ READ. Even if it seems he is not listening or...
- T. I have a small reference guide that says at around 14 months they should be able to follow 1-step commmands and use 3-5 words. They should be able to imitate acti...
- I would say that is way above average..keep it going...he might be gifted...My god daughter was 17 months with maybe 8 words and we got some help and she is 27 months ...
What Type of Bike to Start Learning?
Asked by L.C. from Denver
on January 31, 2011
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My step-daughter is going to be 5 soon and we were wondering what type of bike would be best to get her? She has a trike, and has had it for a couple of years but hard...
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- you can get a regular bike and remove the pedals (you can even leave the cranks on, just unscrew the pedal portion - this is what hubby did for one of my daughters) an...
- If she isn't riding the tricycle because she thinks it's too hard she certainly won't ride a bike that it is impossible for her to ride without someone out helping her...
- I would start her with a bike with training wheels. Most kids are initially nervous around bikes and the training wheels will simply give her some confidence. You'l...
Any Advice on Learning to Sew?
Asked by S.R. from Kansas City
on April 10, 2011
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I have been wanting to learn to sew for a few months. In time I would like to be making things for my kids such as blankets, bibs, clothes, costumes, and cloth diapers...
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- I learned to sew by watching "Sewing with N." on PBS TV. It was much more helpful than the how to books I had. However, I did know the basics of how to use a machine...
- Local fabric stores often have classes or can tell you where to go. Especially if you can find a specialy store (not Joanne's which is a mega chain). Smaller special...
- There are some great quilt shops in the KC metro area most offer beginning quilting class that often cover using your machine. If not most of the employees are norm...
Learning to Ride a Bike!
Asked by A.D. from Denver
on May 7, 2008
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We are in the process of teaching our 5-year-old son to ride his bike without training wheels. Any tips?
Thanks!
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- Hey, A.. I had a hard time teaching my son until someone at a campground taped a tree branch (seriously)to the back of his bike (angled in under seat). This is h...
- My daughter refusedto ever have training wheels, she was sensitive to the sound they made.She also does not want help with these things... I just let the issue go, I n...
- have fun! if he falls, don't make it a big deal. get up and try again.
Learning to Ride a Bike
Asked by J.Q. from Chicago
on March 25, 2009
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My son just turned 9 and he does not know how to ride a bike yet. We tried last summer to teach him but he keep giving up. My 6 year old daughter can ride her bike a...
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- I taught my daughter in the grass. I told her to pedal hard. By being in the grass it allowed for her to put some force into it without fearing she was going too fast....
- Maybe trying a Glider Bike would help him before putting him on a bike without training wheels. It's a "balance bike" and has no pedals -- designed to be the easies...
- I did not read the other responses, so sorry if I repeat. My husband read an article a couple of years ago that said to take off the pedals and let your child use thei...
Learning to Go down Stairs
Asked by A.D. from Los Angeles
on March 19, 2008
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We live in a two floor home and my 13 month old daughter is great at going UP the stairs (with me right behind her). At some point I'll need to teach her how to go DO...
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- Hi A. I remember years ago...my parents taught me to scoot down on my butt to begin with then hold on to the wall or bannister and step down slowely..be next to her...
- Make sure she starts backwards, they get a better grip when they are on their stomach, at least it worked for mine. But only when she is being supervised by you. Event...
- My daughter is now two and we live in a second story apartment - lots of experience with up and down stairs. The advice I would give is let your daughter take the lea...
