Talking & First Words: Preschooler

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Homeschooling a 3 Year Old

Any advice on starting a cuuriculum for my 3 year old. I'm a SAHM and our budget is slim, right now I can't afford to get him into half day preschool. The least expensive I've found is $95 a week. So I've been seriously thinking of homeschooling him. What advice, websites and curriculum can be beneficial and easy to teach. Thanks moms

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Talking over Me.

I have a good friend and I have to say she has been my rock over the past...

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Having the "Talk"

I have a DD who will be 13 next week. I have never had "the talk" and...

Babble & First Words

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6.5 Month Old Does Not Babble

Hi all, So, I know it is very early to be worried... but every book or milestone says that by 4 months babies start saying syllables "ahh" "daa" "mmaa" whatever and repeating or "answering" to parent talk with some sort of babble. My 6.5 month old never makes any sort of syllable sounds or answers. She does make a lot of screaming (happy screams), grunting or coughing like sounds but usually when she is playing alone. Should I be worried? Has anyone else had a similar experience where their baby reached the babble milestone late and...

Sign Language

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Baby Sign Language?

I was wondering if anyone had some information on baby sign language. I understand it is a good way for children to learn to communicate and express themselves before they are old enough to talk. Does anyone do this with great success? How old can you start to teach your baby to sign? Are there any good books where I can learn more (because I hardly know any sign language myself)? Does anyone have any tips or techniques?

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Sign Language Book

I have a 6 month old and I am ready to start teaching her sign language. ...