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Should Kids Play on School Days?
I've always been a homework first, then playtime thinker, just to make sure it .... Everyone needs time to unwind. I would have them have a snack and play ...
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- Mine are 9 and 5. My nine year old is in 4th grade. He gets homework on Mondays, due on Thursday, spelling test Friday. There are also occasional book reports or other...
- You bet they should play!! How would you feel to sit in a classroom for 8 hours only to have your crabby mom not let you reliese some energy? If you dont let them ha...
- Everyone needs time to unwind. I would have them have a snack and play before getting started. If they aren't done before dinner, then they finish after dinner and t...
First Time Out
(nap time, feedings, play time.. ect.) Enjoy and this will be your time to relax also. Many more family members to love on your bundle of joy and time for ...
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- Pass the baby is inevitable. If you stress out about it, you'll only make yourself crazy. He'll be fine. I'm betting that he won't even care too much who's holding him...
- You are going to do fine! Since there will be other moms there that have children, ask if you can borrow a stoller and some of their toys to play with so you don't hav...
- M., First off, calm yourself, everything will be fine. It sounds like you are on the right track with the bouncey seat/swing and the pac-n-play. Plenty of diapers, wi...
Exersaucer Time
I don't think it is to long. My daughter was very content by herself alot. We still did play time togather. I think that as long as you get some play time ...
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- Hi J., From all that I've read, 30 minutes is a perfect time for babies to be in their exercausers. Any more than that, they'll probably need some physical contact fr...
- I don't think it is to long. My daughter was very content by herself alot. We still did play time togather. I think that as long as you get some play time with her ...
- My nephew is the same way, I wish my kids would have been. My suggestion is to let her play independantly for as long as she will. She will let you know when she is r...
Time Management/planning with School, Homework, Lessons
I'm wondering what tricks/tips people have for balancing after school down-time/ play time with things like homework, practicing piano, etc... and also if ...
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- Wow! What a job! Sounds like a lot of fun, though. We use music practice as our downtime. Obviously we don't push real hard on it. Our son gets a penny for any th...
- I let my son play for an hour or so after school to give him an academic break. I'm a real believer in not having too many activities (sports, etc.) so that the kids ...
- Sounds like you got some great advice already, but just to add a little more to the mix, here's what I do. I like my daughter to feel like she has some control over he...
Looking for Indoor Zero Depth Pool for Swimming/ Play Time
Read all 5 responses: "Hello, I am looking for and indoor pool place that teaches swimming for toddlers. Near lake in the Hills.
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- Hello Camen. Not sure if you have found a place yet. Foglia YMCA in Lake Zurich has a very ncie indoor pool and teaches swimming to toddlers and their parents.
- Lifetime Fitness in Algonquin has an indoor zero depth pool. You have to be a member for family swim but they do have lessons that nonmembers can pay additional fess t...
- Hi C., I have used Healthbridge in Crystal Lake. I know some moms in my moms group are currently taking lessons. The pool is zero depth, they have a family locker ...
Playmates Not Wanting to Play
I think it is amazing they play together for an hour! Perhaps that would be the indicator to end play time and put in a show for the kids if the moms still ...
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- I think it's a combination of age differences - both in development and idiosyncrasies. After playing with the younger child (your son) for awhile, the older children...
- You cannot force a child to play with your child or vice versa. It has to be up to them and fun for them, when moms intervene then it stresses them out and the situat...
- My son, at 4 years old, went through a phase of not wanting to play with 2 year olds. It came out of nowhere, and went away after about 6 months. I would either kee...
Dad Doesn't Want Bath Time to Fall into "His Time" with the Boys
Dad's not happy that bath time will cut into his play time. The other consideration here is that Dad also insists that the boys have very early bedtimes: ...
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- Who said that Dad couldn't be the ones to give the boys their baths? Who said that the bath time can't be fun? We have 2 girls the same ages as your boys, and my h...
- I'm also a SAHM. It's great isn't it?! My husband works long hours, but likes to spend as much time with our daughter as possible. He has always done bath time with he...
- Can't bath time be part of fun time? Get a couple bath toys, some bubbles and let the boys play for 10 minutes in the tub. Daddy can teach them how to wash themselve...
Any Indoor Play Gyms?
My Little Play Town in Largo http://www.mylittleplaytown.com/ - for $45 you get unlimite open play time for the entire summer, plus you can attend any of ...
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- I just moved to Tarpon from Clearwater. I am very familiar with Clearwater. Lots of activities for children there. Indoor playgyms- Playtime Express(near Countrysid...
- My friend has a place in Largo called Planet Jump...it's awesome for 4 year olds and MOMS...they play the enitre time you have time to relax for a moment...even get so...
- I have never been to an indoor playground, so I can't help you there. But have you tried Largo Central Park? They are located at the corner of Seminole Blvd. and Eas...
Alone Time for Toddler
That way you can go about your work and he can play while he still sees you. Also, schedule some play-time with him so he gets mommy time as well. ...
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- You won't have to wait until he is 7, but an 18-month old can certainly play with toys by themselves. They just don't like to be away from other people. Putting him in...
- I had the issue with my middle child, at the time he was the youngest and had a older 8 yr old brother, like your daughter, liked his alone time too. My middle child c...
- Some kids entertain themselves better than others and as he gets older he should get better at this. The only thing I can think of is set up activities for him. What a...
Son Always Asking Me to Play....
Tell him that this is breakfast, this is play time with mom, this is his favorite tv show time, and this is nap time, etc. Now, of course you aren't going ...
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- Some kids play by them selves and others need outside in put. My Oldest could play by herself... My middle (4) does ok, but does at times when I am most busy think he ...
- Beth had very good advice, I can't really add to that other than to say try not to get angry because he wants you. The housework will always be there, your children w...
- What great advice everyone has given you! I would like to add to involve him in your housework. My 4 year old helps vaccuum, sweep, mops, cleans the bathroom, all of...
