I was a swim instructor for 5 years and (obviously) want my two kids (5-1/2 and 8) to learn how to swim. However, I've heard that you can't teach your own kids to swim and just want to put them into swimming lessons. My husband thinks that I'm being lazy and "not wanting" to teach my own kids, but I don't want one more thing to discipline/push them on. What do you think?
I'm torn, two friends of my daughter's are on the same T-ball team, they...
My 10 y/o daughter made our local intermediate travel volleyball team. ...
My daughter is young (just turned 4) and has been in gymnastics about 6...
My daughter has an IEP with the school district she attends. I seek...
I'm interested in taking a class on baby sign language. Does anyone know where classes are offered?
Hi Mamas - Anyone out there bilingual and also teaching their baby to...
Does anyone know of a free web site that teaches American Sign Language? I...
I am looking for some feedback from other moms about teaching their kids...
I know that some people use sign language with their infants and toddlers so...
Hi everyone,my 4yr. old daughter loves to dance and has mentioned she wants to be a ballerina. Does anyone know of an affordable place where I can take her for ballet or dance lessons of some sort. I'm a single parent so I can't afford too much on my own. I also thought about ballroom dancing for her but I don't know what's the right age to start that at. Any suggestions anyone? You all always give me good advice so I want to say thank you in advance.
what is the best dance studio around?
My daughter will be four years old next month. I thought it would be fun and...
My 3 yr old son wants to do dance class. His older sister does dance so he...
A friend of mine has a daughter who takes dance lessons twice a week. She...
Ladies, we just signed my son up for baseball and he just turned 5 in December,and is in Pre K, so I believe most of the boys on the team are older than him. The problem is after the game the coach chooses a player to receive the game ball. This is the fourth game they've played and my son, for some reason, has to have this ball. Well, last night they lost the game again and the coach asked them who wanted the ball and most of the kids, along with my son, raised their hands for the ball. Well, my son once again did not get the ball. ...
Does anyone have a private baseball instructor in the Plano area that is...
Hi All, So it's baseball season once again (Yay!) and I was just wondering...
What is the difference between Little League and Pony League? Are the...
I'm wondering if any of you know of any programs for toddlers for baseball...
My son likes basketball and a neighborhood mom suggested he register for the Upwards basketball program which is associated with our local church. We don't attend the church or any other house of worship, it's just not part of our life right now. If you are familiar with the Upwards program, could you tell me if my son will feel out of place or uncomfortable in that kind of program? I don't think so and I will ask the mom next time I see her what she thinks. I just wanted your opinions too.
My daughter is interested in Basketball after she participated in a...
Somehow we missed tball (and cant get anyone to respond thru phone or email)...
We recently moved to the area and are looking for a basketball program for...
I am maybe just looking for a little reassurance. My son will be 17 months...
We are considering enrolling our daughter in a French immersion school for kindergarten, but I am concerned that it will be too difficult for her to learn a new language and actually learn anything else. My daughter is very excited about kindergarten but I am worried that it may too frustrating for her and I want her to enjoy school not dread it. Has anyone had experience with this type of school and if so what did you think of it?
I would just like to know if there any other moms out there that are feeling...
My daughter has the opportunity to attend a partial immersion kindergarten...
OK, what to do? Do we have the kids attend our excellent neighborhood school...
I'm considering a public Spanish immersion program in Monrovia, CA for my...
Hi! I have a 3 year old daughter who is currently in preschool and she loves it. Her preschool runs a day camp during the summer. Originally, I was going to keep her home for the summer, but I see how much she has thrived this year. I just really wanted the summer with her, but I feel as if I may be depriving her if I don't send her. I am very torn. Thanks in advance for your responses!
I am looking for an all day summer camp or something of that sort to send my...
summer camp info for 4 1/2 year old boy.... day camp, arts, music, crafts,...
My younger boys are in a day camp this week at our local YMCA. The camp is...
My 5 year old is starting a week long day camp where he needs to bring a...
My daughter is 15 and she is going to get her permit today. she wants to drive home form the DMV, I have had her out on dirt roads and she did just fine but that was 15-20 miles an hour. I dont think I am going to le ther drive home. But I will take her to get more miles under her belt on dirt roads. How do I lesson the ache on her for not getting to do what all the other teens do? Or what do other teens get to do, I only hear from her about her friends driving habits. She says all the parents let their kids drive home from the DMV? I think...
so my 16 month old is driving me crazy. for the past few months she's been...
We recently bought a new car (Chrysler Pacifica...and I LOVE it). Completely...
My daughter has always been rocked to sleep. She's now 19 months old and...
Ok, so first I want everybody to know how much I respect teachers. I could...
My husband and I do not have a cell phone, we don't have cable, and we don't have any gaming system. We have wireless internet and a desktop computer. We do not want cell phones or cable. We've considered a gaming system in a couple of years. I have been looking at getting an Ipod Touch 4G lately. My husband doesn't think I will use it enough to warrant the cost. Does anyone else out there have one that doesn't have any other gadgets? That feels it was worth it? How do you use it?
I have yet to see something about taking a stand against cell phones. My...
My 12 y old daughter haS had Her cell Phone for a few years now without any...
Electronic question got me thinking. My daughter is only 7, which I agree...
Hi. I am in the market for a new cell phone. I still have a very simple...
I am in my 6th year as a cub scout leader. Oour youngest boy is a "wolf" this year. I recently became a Daisy scout leader after signing our daughter up and waiting a few months to determine that the "leader" couldn't fit it into her schedule. My problem is that our meeting time is on the same night and that our times overlap. I want this to be a perfect experience for all the kids involved but don't know how to make everyone happy. My Thursday night meeting for the cubs works best for one parent and the Thursday night for the Daisys is the...
My 5 year old son will soon by old enough for boy scouts..(cub scouts) . My...
I was just wondering what this community of moms thinks about scouting; cub...
My son wants to get involved with Cub Scouts. I don't know anyone involved...
My son has a flyer for cub scouts and I am thinking of signing him up. I...
Do you count sports towards kids TV time? I'm leaning towards no. My husband loves sports so watching them with the my daughter, and eventually my sons, is bonding time. My daughter and my husband curl up on the couch together and watch all sports. My twins are only 4 months, but my husband is looking forward to watching sports with them when they are older. I'm curious if I'm trying to justify the TV watching, or if it isn't a big deal. She doesn't watch much other TV on sports days, but without sports, she is usually allowed 2 hours...
i am looking for eyeglasses for sports for my kid..can you help me find a...
I have two boys 7 and 9 and they are awesome kids in most respects. we just...
When my son was very young he was somewhat uncoordinated. He tried t-ball...
1st let me just say....Go Rangers!! woohoo. We split the series and it's...
Our girls want to go for gymnastics. We had them in tumbling when they were toddlers and are showing an interest again esp. after watching the olympics. I've looked on line and am wondering which gym would be better-Texas Tumblers or ASI in Keller. Can anyone tell my what you think of these gyms? I will go by and look at both of them but would love opinions. Thanks so much
Hi Everyone, Ok, so I'm here to vent a little and to find out more...
My son has recently been climbing walls. No kidding! lol He puts his feet...
Is there a gymnastics program in Aurora? Where is it, when is it, how much...
Please send me any information regarding a good dance school that offers...
I have two boys, ages 2 and 3 1/2. As we head into cooler weather I'm wondering if anyone has some suggestions for indoor activities--preferrably low-cost or even no-cost. We go to the park and zoo a lot, but we need to add some indoor things to our list! Thanks!
Where is the best indoor mall to take kids too - maybe with a play area?
Are there any nice indoor attractions in South Metro Denver that would...
I'm watching my niece (4 years) and nephew (almost 7) for a few days at the...
The parks in this area (clearwater) are so small and so crowded with no...
Sorry if this is too long, but my 2 and a half year old is having trouble at dance class. This is a dance school that offers a tiny tot class for 2 and 3 year olds (but only in the evening) and promotes it with an open house and two free sessions. When I took my daughter, my son had fun too, so I signed him up with the 4-5 year olds. It is a combined tuition that is a "deal" when you add a second child. I only added my son because I was taking my daughter. Their classes are at the same time. To the issue, my daughter has been ejected from...
My daughter just turned 3yrs old. I am a SAHM. She hasn't gone to nursery...
Hi Moms! I am wanting to sign my children up for music lessons, but I don...
HI, our 6 year old son has an IEP and various accommodations at school. He...
My daughter will be four years old next month. I thought it would be fun and...
I have sent my grandaughter to Christian camp every year. She has to stay in church, get good grades & stay out of trouble. My husband felt like this is to much. We go out & have fun all the time, I have taken his family out to eat, way to much & quit. I have brought his mother food & clothes. I have broughten his daughter, coats, shoes, clothes & Christmass & Birthday presents. He says I use the word I to much, but I am loving & have done these things. My grandaughter helps me to earn money & I don't feel that he is being fair about...
I'd like my oldest to enjoy going away to camp, especially since we...
Hello all you moms out there. I have found this site to be very helpful. I...
Hello All, I am looking for a camp to send two of my children for a...
I am trying to look into all my options when it comes to Summer Camps. I...
i was taught piano, i hated the books that my teacher used. i want to teach my kids piano, what lesson book series would you recommend? or would you go the learn it online route and what site would you recommend for that?
We live in Grapevine area and are looking for affordable piano lesson for my...
Can you share with me what you pay for piano lessons? I've gotten a quote...
My daughter just took her first piano lesson, and she LOVED it. We do not...
Hi! I'd really like my son to learn how to play the piano, and he's...
I have a 23 month old and she is the youngest of 3 girls. Maybe I am just trying to compare her to the other two girls (which I know I should not do). She is not talking at all! It is starting to worry me. I mean she just does the babbling talk "baby talk". We do not talk to her like that we talk like we talk to the other girls. I try to tell the other girls not to talk for her let her try to tell mommy and daddy what she is wanting even if she will point (which she does sometimes). She was introduced to the potty chair at the age of 14ish...
I have a 2 year old little boy and people are starting to ask me if we are...
So the paperwork I requested just arrived for pre-school in September. My...
Hello Ladies! I have a dilema.....We want to put my 4 yr old in preschool...
I had assumed I would send my daughter to preschool next fall. She'll be 3...
Hi All My son is 4 (almost 5) and is just beginning to read short, predictable text. I am really excited because, I used to teach first grade / reading. Yay! Anyway, this may seem strange because I am a teacher, but I am appalled at the lack of readable books for this age/reading level in the library. (At school we had a book closet full of little books just right for this stage of reading) My son's preschool teacher seemed a bit taken aback when I wondered if I could choose a few titles from the school's book closet to read with him....
My daughter is learning the Spalding Method to read/write and I am having...
My little guy is learning to read! He knows the alphabet. We have done...
My 1st grader is struggling with reading. We are holding him back this year...
I have a daughter who is 10, and she has trouble reading. She likes to read...
Our son will be three at the end of January and we were considering enrolling him in a Pre-school program next August when he will be just over three and a half. I was wondering what other moms did whose children's birthday's fall in the middle of the school year. Did you wait until the following year when they were about four and a half or send them early? If we send him next year it appears he will be going to Pre-school twice before starting Kindergarten and I am not sure that's really necessary. We are very active in a playgroup, so...
I have 3.5 and 2.5 year old daughters. Alot of people ask me if they are in...
I'm looking for a good full-time pre-school for my 3 year old in Grapevine,...
Is there anyone out there that can share their experiences with this type of...
My daughter turns four in april, so i figured now is the time to go pre...
My children are on a soccer team for the winter season...the entire season is 8 weeks long. There are only 7 kids on the team. It was NOT inexpensive to pay the fees and buy the necessary equipment needed. We are on week 7 of the season. There is one child on the team that has missed 3 games out of 7. The other ones that he did show up for, he ended up leaving in the middle of the game without a word to the coaches. The only time that he actually stayed the entire game was the week that his Mom had signed up to bring snacks. I cannot...
Hi, I am the team Mom for my son's 4-year old soccer team and am looking...
Okay so I want to show some team spirit and make my 5 year old daughter's...
My two kids have just started playing soccer. As such, the team mom has...
Does anyone know of a soccer team I could sign my 3 year old up for? I am...
Can anyone give me tips on getting my very energetic 4 year old son involved in soccer, baseball, or karate lessons in the Wylie area?
I am wondering if anyone knows how I can sign my son up for soccer. We live...
My daughter is interested in Basketball after she participated in a...
Hello- I have 4 active boys (13, 10, 6 & 3 years old) and am interested in...
I have two boys 7 and 9 and they are awesome kids in most respects. we just...
Hello all you moms out there. I have found this site to be very helpful. I have a four year old son, but will soon be five in June. School is out for him June. 13 and I need a summer camp for him to attend while I work. A learning summer camp, with responsible adults. I live in the Lancaster, Desoto area. So if you know of any good camps out there please let me know. I need the hours of 7:30-5:30 Monday-Friday. Also I am looking to sign him up for some type of sport (tee-ball, soccer). The Lancaster rec didn't have anything @ the time. So...
I am looking for a summer camp for my 6-year old boy. I work full-time so I...
We both work full time. DS now 6 had been going to the summer camp program...
My 12 year old son has attended the same summer camp 2 years in a row. It...
I am looking for a summer camp for my son who will be 6 in january. I need...
What is your family doing during summer vacation, and what are your kids ages? We camp, a LOT. It's cheap, the kids like it, we can bring the dog. It's win-win for us. We didn't camp at all last summer because the baby was so young. This year, I'M CAMPING! I have to get out of the house... and I don't want to waste another summer. We camp on (meaning, either on an island or on land right next to) the James River. Free place to camp? Oh HECK yes. My fiance's a little nervous about bringing the baby, now 17 months... my feel is, he's...
School is almost out and I cant afford to send my kids to summer camp. It is...
I am looking for a summer camp for my 6-year old boy. I work full-time so I...
I am looking for a summer camp thats not going to make me broke. I have...
summer camp info for 4 1/2 year old boy.... day camp, arts, music, crafts,...
My DD's usual summer child care facility has informed us that she will not be able to attend this summer as she will have completed 6th grade (even though she won't be 12 until 8/18) She is still not quite mature enough to stay at home alone yet...I'm looking for suggestions for the Euless-Grapevine-Colleyville area or anything y'all can think of...thanks!
I could use some "Mommie" advise on summer child care for my 5 year old...
Hi Mamas! I'm back again with another summer camp question. Next week, my...
I work a part time job and will be out of work mid june a bit after our...
Hi everyone, my boyfriends daughter is 12, autistic and mildly retarded. ...
What is your family doing during summer vacation, and what are your kids ages? We camp, a LOT. It's cheap, the kids like it, we can bring the dog. It's win-win for us. We didn't camp at all last summer because the baby was so young. This year, I'M CAMPING! I have to get out of the house... and I don't want to waste another summer. We camp on (meaning, either on an island or on land right next to) the James River. Free place to camp? Oh HECK yes. My fiance's a little nervous about bringing the baby, now 17 months... my feel is, he's...
What are you doing with your kids this summer
My daughter just turned 12 in March. She currently stays home after school...
I need some suggestions on things to do w/kids during their Summer break. I...
Sorry for the novel... Every year, I take a vacation to go see family on...
I was a swim instructor for 5 years and (obviously) want my two kids (5-1/2 and 8) to learn how to swim. However, I've heard that you can't teach your own kids to swim and just want to put them into swimming lessons. My husband thinks that I'm being lazy and "not wanting" to teach my own kids, but I don't want one more thing to discipline/push them on. What do you think?
My child has been been taking swimming lessons for a year with Emler. ...
My mother took my three children to the YMCA today for their regular...
What age is best to start swimming lesson?
Does anyone have an opinion about Emler swimming lessons? Is it worth the...
There was a post up earlier this week which got me thinking about our TV viewing, and I have a follow up questions for all you great Mama's :) My son is nearly 3. We watch little TV, Sesame Street, Clifford, or George on PBS (rarely - like once very 2 weeks he'll watch one of these 3 on PBS) and he loves Bob the Builder. We have 4 Bob DVD's and when he is allowed TV time, that is usually what he chooses. He gets a little TV time about 3 days a week, and MOST of these days he chooses Bob. My question is, should I be encouraging...
Hi Mamas, We have been boycotting television for years now. We do have a...
Hi Moms- We started limiting TV and Video Games to only after dinner. My...
Can I get some suggestions on DVD's that are appropriate for a 15 month old...
My 19-month-old son had a really bad stomach flu and basically didn't want...
Hi Moms! When we shop at Gymboree my son is excited about the cartoons on "Gym TV" I have no idea what the names of these shows are because we haven't been watching TV at home. There is one cartoon that is adorable, it has a mouse and a rabbit who always have problems to solve. Can anyone tell me the name of this cartoon? The Gymboree website has no information about "Gym TV" TIA!
I was wondering if their were any other mothers whose baby (under a year old...
Can I be honest here? I feel like my kids are watching too much t.v. They...
I have a few shows that I watch weekly that include Parenthood, Law & Order:...
My son is watching "Caillou" and I just can't stop thinking about how much...
