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Feeding Schedule for an 11 Month Old
I just think he is fine with breastmilk/formula and babyfood at this point. ... coordination and fine motor skills as they work on their pinch grasp. ... herbs and spices and interesting ingredients so as to help build the palate of the ...
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- L., do what you think is best for you and your son. I personally started my son on 'table' food around 9 months. I think we started sooner than average, but he was in...
- It's funny that you are asking this, because I am going through a similar situation. My son turned one a month ago, and we had been doing mainly baby food up until th...
- Each child is different and remember you know your child better than anyone. My daughter didn't get any teeth till she was 12 1/2 months old, so we were limited as to ...
15 Month Old Speech
he's like that in school as well (has a hard time with fine motor skills because he's a ... Does your son like to build things with blocks or giant Lego's? ...
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- Do not wait and see. Have him evaluated. Take him to a speech pathologist. A.
- Hi - it sounds as though the receptive language is there and that is a good sign as receptive language comes first. Continue repeating words and working on sounds, etc...
- My son was the same. He did not start talking until he was 18 months. But once he did he started talking in sentences in a week. It was amazing. As long as he is d...
Toy Suggestions for 5 Month Old
... to move around and try to turn over and build those muscles which is great. ... various toys that she can grasp and increase her fine motor skills with. ...
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- Hi S., Our baby girl has only just passed this stage - she is now 7 months old. Five months is such an important stage because it will be when your baby boy is begi...
- My son is now 7 moths and LOVES the jumparoo also! I got him a safety 1st walker and he zips around the wood floors. Of course, I monitor him in it but it has really...
- The excersaucer is nice and he will be able to use it for quite a while too. And these spy bags are really fun toys for babies/toddlers as well. http://www.etsy....
Fearful 6 Year Old
I think you have a lot of great advice here, especially about testing her vision and having an OT evaluate her for balance, gross motor skills, fine motor ...
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- I am just wondering if she has heard anyone telling her to be careful that she might get hurt? After hearing this she might have decided that it might be true. Just ke...
- I second the recommendation of having your daughter's vision checked. Also, try a class to build her confidence. I enrolled my son in a gymnastics class and it has don...
- Hi A., Our 7yo son is also very cautious. But he is not small for his age, so I'm not sure how much that has to do with it in your daughter's case. I do think all...
Seeking Best Educational Toys for a 2 Yr Old.
These will help with some of her fine motor skills as well as her imagination. ... With the tools she would "Build" and "fix"all types of things. ...
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- Isn't part of the charm of having a two-year old their short attention span? I know it helps me when I need to redirect my little monster's attention to a more appropr...
- Melissa & Doug are good learning toys/puzzles and is the Learning Zone? (located off of San Pedro across from North Star Mall).
- Sounds like your daughter is in "educational" overload. Remember, just the act of playing is an educational experience at that age. I agree with the first response...
Prescreening in Kindergarten?
(i.e. the teacher may build with 4-5 blocks and then ask your son to copy what she ... They test fine and large motor skills, eye and hearing test, memory, ...
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- Call the Early Childhood program in your area and they can give you more information on when and how to go about doing it.
- Here's the skinny, short and sweet, don't worry about it. My cousin use to do screenings as a Speech & Language student and there are looking for developmental delays...
- I live in St Paul. The District has screening done @ Rondo Community Center. You will need to call the placement center to set up an appointment -The school in which y...
Son Hates to Write, and Color
... skills, helping the hands and fingers to develop the fine motor skills ... But it should lessen his "writing burden" and slowly build his skills and ...
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- Instead of having the paper flat on the table in front of him, try getting a big roll of paper, and putting some on a wall in front of him, or on a sturdy easel. Then...
- have you tried special pencils and crayons? Like larger ones or a special holding device that makes using them easier. I thought I read once that the constant sm...
- Hi L., You know....I never understood why children were forced to do things they don't enjoy, if there is no significant harm in having them forgo the activity. Don't...
Suggestions to Motivate My 10 Year Old Son in School
Does he have issues with his fine motor skills? ... I find that when you can get a child to build on their creative side, such as drawing, making crafts or ...
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- I know this may sound a little crazy, but since you mentioned he is a tactile learner, more hands on, what are your thoughts on the utensil he is using to write with? ...
- Does your son's school have any after school enrichment programs? I recently enrolled my son in his school's after school program, Arts and Crafts, for his grade level...
- My son has had issues...also in 5th grade...and smart..but, found he couldn't do certain things....can he actually write? He could have a visual perception problem......
Any Great Arts&Crafts Ideas?
They love to glue and build. Gluing cereal was a favorite too. I didn't get it, but she liked me to ..... Arts and crafts are great for fine motor skills. ...
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- Glacier Hunt - Empty milk carton: wash & fill part way with water, freeze. Add some plastic figures, fill part way again with water, freeze again. Continue until you...
- Hi K., One of our all time favorite indoor activities is not really a craft. It's great for developing motor and other skills and keeps my 3 and 5 year olds busy for ...
- I was at a festival a few weeks ago, and there was a kid station where they simply had a pan (like litter box size) full of baking flour, measuring cups and spoons, an...
Pre-school Readiness?
Such as fine motor-skills, shapes, colors etc. I'd describe it as educational ... them play with play dough to build the muscles in their hands and fingers. ...
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- 17 month old children learn mainly through imitation. Your son is "reading" to you because he is imitating you. This does not mean he is ready to start reading! This...
- Hi A.- I work with a guy whose wife works for Parents as Teachers. They typically come to your house to evaluate your child and let you know how he is doing developme...
- It sounds to me like you have already answered your own question. There just aren't any hard and fast rules with kids. It's really best that you work with him wher...
