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...
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. ...
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...
My daughter dropped her pink baseball cap in our driveway and left it there...
Does anyone have a private baseball instructor in the Plano area that is...
My daughter is interested in Basketball after she participated in a basketball camp earlier this summer. I am having problems finding any information for basketball in the area.
This has to do with my brother. He plays high school basketball and just...
We recently moved to the area and are looking for a basketball program for...
My son playing Y basketball. We have 10 kids his team. YMCA's rule is have...
Somehow we missed tball (and cant get anyone to respond thru phone or email)...
summer camp info for 4 1/2 year old boy.... day camp, arts, music, crafts, sports, etc.... near Hancock Park/Beverly Hills. Also, Does Hollywood Bowl offer kid music classes?
My younger boys are in a day camp this week at our local YMCA. The camp is...
Hi! I have a 3 year old daughter who is currently in preschool and she loves...
Ok I have an issue, my son started Day Camp on Monday and yesterday he was...
I am looking for an all day summer camp or something of that sort to send my...
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...
Ok, so first I want everybody to know how much I respect teachers. I could...
My son is 6 and in the 1st grade. Lately he has been lying all the time. And...
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...
Electronic question got me thinking. My daughter is only 7, which I agree...
My 12 y old daughter haS had Her cell Phone for a few years now without any...
Hi. I am in the market for a new cell phone. I still have a very simple...
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 have two boys 7 and 9 and they are awesome kids in most respects. we just...
i am looking for eyeglasses for sports for my kid..can you help me find a...
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...
Hi Everyone, Ok, so I'm here to vent a little and to find out more information about gymnastics. My son is 4 and a very active kid. He is always doing summersaults, hand stands, etc. I thought it would be really cool to sign him up for a beginners gymnastic class this summer at our YMCA. I know he would really love it and it would give him some more socialization with kids his age (what he needs). So I told my husband and in-laws last night what I was going to do. They went on and on about how they didn't want him in gymnastics. ...
Our girls want to go for gymnastics. We had them in tumbling when they were...
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...
Hi Moms! I am wanting to sign my children up for music lessons, but I don...
My daughter just turned 3yrs old. I am a SAHM. She hasn't gone to nursery...
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 have a 1st grader who will be going to summer camp. I was looking for...
Hello all you moms out there. I have found this site to be very helpful. I...
I am trying to look into all my options when it comes to Summer Camps. I...
Hello fellow kid wranglers! Quick question. As a way to get my oldest son a...
I am 3 classes from getting my associates degree in general studies. Then, I will have to declare a major when I apply to a university. I know what I don't want to do (I am horrible at anything math related), but have no clue what I do want to do. I will get career counseling and take a personality test (myers briggs) to help me narrow it down. But I wanted to know *real world* experiences in the job field and if it relates to your major at all to give me some ideas, because I am stumped. So, if you feel like sharing. What did you major...
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...
I have 3.5 and 2.5 year old daughters. Alot of people ask me if they are in school yet and I say no. My husband is a teacher and I stay at home with the kids. Among the usual bills and expenses, we also give my mother-in-law $200 a month to help support her. We are trying to save every penny so sending the kids to pre-school seems like a luxury. But now I am really wondering if it would benefit the kids more if they were in pre-school instead of at home with just me all day. I have a difficult time keeping them entertained as well as...
Our son will be three at the end of January and we were considering...
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...
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?
Hello- I have 4 active boys (13, 10, 6 & 3 years old) and am interested in...
My daughter is interested in Basketball after she participated in a...
I have two boys 7 and 9 and they are awesome kids in most respects. we just...
I am wondering if anyone knows how I can sign my son up for soccer. We live...
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...
I have a 1st grader who will be going to summer camp. I was looking for...
We both work full time. DS now 6 had been going to the summer camp program...
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...
summer camp info for 4 1/2 year old boy.... day camp, arts, music, crafts,...
I am looking for a summer camp thats not going to make me broke. I have...
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!
Current situation: After 15 years into your gig you have a job that pays six...
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...
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
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...
My daughter just turned 12 in March. She currently stays home after school...
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...
Tonight my Grandson had his first practice for T-Ball. He is four and the other kids are way more experienced. My concern is they were using regular baseballs and bats. He enjoyed running around, but seeing these 7 year olds hit them balls worries me a lot because he hasn't got a prayer of even knowing what to do to protect himself yet. I assumed when we signed there was a 4 year old T-ball for beginners. To put him at a 3 year and some cases 40 lbs disadvantage makes me wonder if I shouldn't second guess myself. I have 3 t balls at...
We signed our 4 year old son up for t-ball this year. We asked him ahead of...
My daughter is about to turn 4 and I'd like to put her in an activity or...
hi, does anyone know where i go to register my 3yr old in t-ball. hurst...
I recently attended a Tiny T Ball game and saw that most of the Dads were ...
Hi Mamas, We have been boycotting television for years now. We do have a TV screen to watch DVDs but we don't have cable at all. Our children complained from time to time but just get used to it and spend their time on reading, sports and other activities. They do have controlled access to the computer so they can play games and watch other things online such as "Myth Buster". Whenever we happen to watch TV some where else, it seems TV has lots of mindless stuff, finely chopped by commercials. Some of the cartoons are graphically ugly...
Hi Moms- We started limiting TV and Video Games to only after dinner. My...
My 19-month-old son had a really bad stomach flu and basically didn't want...
This may be considered either a poll or a question, I'm not quite sure, but...
my two month old loves the TV, is there anything I can do to stop her. I...
I was wondering if their were any other mothers whose baby (under a year old) really liked to watch cartoons. I thought that it was ok for him to watch cartoons with his 2 year old sister but our doctor told us we needed to put him in another room or face him the other way if he is in his exercauser. They dont watch too many cartoons, something like 2 or 3 half hour cartoons a day so I dont really think it is a problem but maybe you guys have some info as to why it is so bad for a baby to watch tv. By the way, he isnt watching baby einstein...
Can I be honest here? I feel like my kids are watching too much t.v. They...
Hi Moms! When we shop at Gymboree my son is excited about the cartoons on...
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...
