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Advice Needed to "Discipline" a Bookworm
Asked by C.J. from Los Angeles
on January 23, 2008
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Ok, so this may sound strange, but I finally had to ground my daughter from reading for the next 2 days because she won't do anything else, despite limits already in p...
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- Hi, I was a bookworm growing up. Sounds pretty similar. I would just suggest talking to her, coming up with a plan on how to get her chores done around the house ...
- I personally don't think taking books away is a good idea. I think it is just a gift to read, count your blessings. My daughter also is an avid reader and has been sin...
- Maybe stash some books that she will really want, and give them one at a time as a reward for doing the things she is supposed to be doing. Make a chart listing the t...
Is a Kindle or a Nook Appropriate for an 8 Yr Old??
Asked by L.B. from Lima
on April 8, 2012
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My son will be turning 8 in just of couple weeks. He is a bookworm. Loves to read. I am wondering if a Kindle or a Nook is even appropriate for an 8yr old. I rea...
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- It depends on the 8 year-old and it depends on which version, and which features. I have an older version of the Kindle and I really like it. There is no connecting to...
- We have a Kindle, my daughter got it for her 16th birthday. What will you get him when he is 16? My personal opinion is to let them want someting for a while b...
- I love my Nookcolor but I wouldn't buy my 10 yr old one. She does have an off brand e reader , called "the book" my MIL gave it to her for her birthday yr before las...
Reading to a Squirmy 1 Year Old
Asked by E.M. from Norfolk
on February 2, 2009
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Reading to kids is no doubt important - but I can't keep my little one still long enough for even 1 story! I try to do this right before naps or bedtime and he'll tol...
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- Try reading classic nursery rhymes. The sing-song nature is better for that age, and it will foster the start of an appreciation for poetry. I used the "Pitty-Patty-...
- Hi E.~ I had the same problem with my boys. My older one, now 4 1/2, used to run around the room as I read books to him. If I stopped, he's stop and ask what was w...
- As a mom of four, 3 almost grown and a 4 year old, I know about squirmy kids. I can tell you, though, that you should just read anyway. Let him wiggle and squirm or ...
Charlie Bone Book Series?
Asked by M.L. from Tampa
on November 8, 2011
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My niece is 13 and is a bookworm! She loves to read and always has a book in hand. I found the Charlie Bone series at a garage sale and bought them for her as part o...
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- You're a good aunt : ) I've heard of the Charlie Bone books (maybe my nephew, 10, has read them) but don't know what age they're geared towards, so I took a look o...
- When buying a new set of books or a series for a child I read a couple of the volumes myself. That way I can decide if I want my child reading the material. Just a tho...
- Hi M., I have actually listened to several of these books on audio...the first 4. I really enjoyed them. I would say they are like Harry Potter lite. ;) The only re...
Are You a Reader?
Asked by A.G. from Houston
on April 11, 2012
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What kind of bookworm are you? What are you reading these days?
I am neurotic in that once I start a good book I can't put it down and everything in my life is put ...
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- I read everything I can. I usually check and see what books are hugely popular and see if they fit my tastes. I haven't been let down too much yet. :) I also read ...
- I have to laugh at this because I feel the same...I've only heard amazing things about that book, but when I look at how big it is, I have to step back and say, "It's ...
- Try historical fiction as an ice breaker ;) I like reading random book reviews wherever I can to get ideas for books I wouldn't normally read. The library is great...
3-Year-old W/speech Problems
Asked by D.C. from Chicago
on May 27, 2009
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Hi, my daughter just turned 3 in April, and seems to be very behind other children her age. She's very physically advanced, & her pediatrician has been reassuring me s...
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- The last post was great. I would suggest going to a privtae center for an evaluation since it is so late in the school year. Not sure where you are located so call the...
- Hi- Although your babysitter is right, the state program is a 0-3 program. When a child turns 3, these services are turned over to the local school district. That...
- She needs to be evaluated in my opinion. My son is also three and has been in speech for over a year. His first signs of an issue were minimal utterances (number of wo...
What Is Your 7 Year Old 3Rd Grader Reading?
Asked by S.H. from Honolulu
on August 31, 2010
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So my daughter is 7 (will be turning 8 later) and in 3rd grade.
Just wondering what your 7-8 year olds are reading?
Background to my question:
My Daughter like...
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- I just finished reading The BFG to my kids (8 & 6), my third grader loved it and could have easily read it on his own. We're reading Hoot now, again, he loves it an...
- my daughter is 4th grade reading level, as long as it has to do with princess' and fairy tales, she'll read like crazy....but like you, she does like to see picutres, ...
- edited to add: thought of a couple more: 1. Esther Averill's "Cat Club" books about the adventures of a little black cat named Jenny Linsky and her cat friends - many...
26 Month Old Very Clumsy and Uncoordinated, ?Motor Delay
Asked by S.M. from Boston
on April 23, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
Not sure if I am overreacting, but my beautiful little 26 month old daughter seems to be noticably lagging behind her peers in her motor development. She...
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- Kids don't develop uniformly.... but rather in stages. Think of a staircase instead of a ramp. It also helps to think of it as MULTIPLE staircases. If they are going u...
- My son has a gross motor delay. Based on what you describe as your daughter's pattern of movement I'd suggest that you check into the early childhood development inter...
- The fact that she drags one foot tells me she needs an evaluation right now. Don't delay.
Is Anyone Else Sad That Borders Books Is Closing?
Asked by C.B. from Los Angeles
on July 23, 2011
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I know this sounds like a really weird post, especially since I normally don't care about stores or have any particular allegiances to brands or anything (other than T...
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- I'm sad also. Borders was a fun place to browse and they had a good clearance section. Ours has a coffee shop attached to it so I would buy a book and then have some...
- It is not surprising, though... People download books now. I use the library. I love books, but I can't afford to purchase them. I did use our Borders to get the exam...
- Aw, you are not alone, I am sad too. =( I order lots of books from Borders and was trying to order some last night and that's when I found out they are closing the ...
Who Are You?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on August 3, 2011
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Apparently, my 'scaring kids' post did not sit well with a few people... I respect your views anyway ;)
Then I was thinking... am I really that jerk parent? I mean,...
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- Im turning 30 in three days. Im the mother of two girls and pregnant with the unknown gender at the moment (which im really hoping is a girl and im sick of hearing eve...
- I'm an ESL teacher, a student, a wife and a mother. I was 26 and 29 when I had my first two kids, 43 when I adopted my third! That's the most unconventional thing abou...
- I am a 31 yr old mother of one. I am very easy-going. I am not the outgoing person of the group. I believe in God. I met my first husband in college. Didn't work out....
