Virginia Beach Vacation question?

tnp_424

I have searched countless websites and still have not found an answer to my question. I am planning a early June ( the first week) vacation to Virginia Beach. I am learning that Sandbridge would be a good choice however we want access to the boardwalk. What would be a good hotel with the best of both worlds? Quiet but not too quiet. We like all that the tourist area has to offer but would prefer a bit quieter of a beach spot. Maybe if we are going in early June this won't be a problem but maybe it will be. I have read that there is a Military event going on with a concert that we would like to avoid. Does anyone have any suggestions? Does anyone know much about the trash pile hill? Are there carnival like rides there? I have searched sites with this info but it never gave off too many details. This is out first family vacation. My husband is 38 years old and has never seen the ocean. Our son is 7 and has never seen the ocean and we are bringing my step daughter who is 16. We are looking for fun family activities. I have already searched many things but reading about them does not explain what they are like from a persons perspective. WE just want to have a good time and not spend a fortune. We are traveling from Ohio. WE have chosen Virginia Beach because it is the closest ocean to us. ANY input would be great....What to see what to avoid and what is a good location? THANK YOU!

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lol trash pile hill! I've lived here my whole life of 31 years and seen that dump turned into a nice park. 1x to 2x a year there is a carnval that arrives. I'd say it comes there around easter but it seems to vary a bit so I cant give you definate dates. There is a large payground called kids cove teens and small kids like this thing and a walk path around all of Mt. Trashmore. Up the hill usually has wonderful wind to fly a kite wich you can buy at a toy store or even a dollar store.Sandbridge tends to be a locals beach. There are no hotels and only 1 small general store but parking is free and the beach is tucked in very well so most tourist dont know about it. You've done a lot of research. The tourist hotels are along the main beach. I264 will end right at the beach and thats where most people will find their hotels. If you drive more left you will get out of the main crowd and will probally get to the slightly cheaper hotels. Although We will not get a hotel on the beach because they jack those prices up way too high. I would get one at one of the earlier exits. If your into camping, instead of turning left, turn right and keep going. You will see campgrounds on both left and right. The main beach does have a mini carnival along the boardwalk and there are several palces with mini golf.
Even if their is an air show keep to the far left side of 264 and you will bypass all those people waiting to get off to get to the base. The air shows are free if you wanted to go. They are loud but the navy organizes the parking very well. Every one but infants like the all day shows.
If you had extra money to spend there is the Virginia aquarium if you turn off 264 and go to the right. They recently jacked those prices up too and I havent checked what they are now but kids to very old enjoy that place. One year we had season tickets.
If your going early June they probally wont have put up the parking meters yet and most tourist come after school ends in late june to early july.
There is a place on princess Anne road. Probally a 30 min drive form the beach that did guided horse riding trails last year. i think their rates were reasonable. i could dig up their web site again if you wanted.
if you want more info or details just email and I can continue to babble.

Any suggestions for a good educational toy for a three yr old?

Kate

she has the LeapFrog Scribble and Write..

Answer
Anything made by Leap Frog- I love their products!

Arts and crafts supplies- crayons, fingerpaints, sidewalk chalk, blank paper and coloring sheets

musical instruments- harmonica, tambourine, maracas, cymbals, bells, CDs with lullabies and nursery rhymes and classical music on them.

Puzzles

Board games such as Chutes and Ladders

Card Games such as Memory

Bubbles, balls, balloons

Mega Blocks, Lincoln Logs, Tinker Toys

Slides, Swings, Trampoline, Sandbox (and beach toys), toys to play with in the bathtub or sink (kitchen utensils work well).

Sports equipment- toddler basketball, baseball/softball, etc.

Refrigerator Magnets (alphabet and numerical)

Magnifying Glass, Critter Cage

DVDs- Leap Frog makes some educational DVDs as well

Computer software and/or websites- I have a three year old daughter who likes JumpStart. We also visit BrainQuest, Starfall and other websites.

Wagon

Dress up (stock up after halloween- various wigs, hats, facepaints, shoes, costume jewelry, etc.)

BOOKS! The look and find books are great, Books A Million has a big selection of them (some specifially for toddlers with more durable pages). Barnes & Noble has a great selection of DK Baby books, which are great for infants and toddlers. Traditional storybooks are great. Read to them, ask them questions such as how would that make them feel, what they think will happen next and my 3 year old likes to "retell" the story to me (an early reading skill).

Games such as Simon Says, I Spy, etc.- no toy required.

Instead of buying a toy, try spending that money on an activity instead. A month of Gymboree/Little Gym or gymnastics, dance, etc. Trip and/or membership to the aquarium, zoo, children's museum.

There are free activities, as well. Most libraries and/or book stores have a weekly story time.

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Is it bad not to buy toys for your infant?

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Corrina

She is @ daycare every weekday from 9-5, but I have no toys for her @ home. I don't see the point. On Saturdays, I hold her and sing & dance while handwashing laundry, and other cleaning, and cooking, then in our other spare time we just go 2 the beach. My mom always makes me feel so guilty, she bought her a ton of stuff and she never played w/ it so I took it to GoodWill

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I dont think it is bad not to have toys for your daughter but I think that you should have some things for her to play with around the house. Wheter it be some activites such as crayons and coloring books or some sort of game for the entire family. Too many toys can spoil a child but not enough toys can delay development. Toys can be very educational for children or all ages...depending on the toy. Although she get her play time at daycare it is important for her to learn the quality of playing alone at home...at daycare she is with many children for her to interact with. At home she will need time with her parents...sounds like you've got that part down...but she also needs to learn to play on her own to gain some independence and feelings of responsibility and control.

How do I make a long drive with my toddler manageable?

Ruby Tuesd

My family goes on vacation in 19 days and I'm concerned about the long drive with my 20 month old. It will be my husband, myself and the baby. My husband will be driving. We are driving form the Philadelphia area to North Carolina which takes about 7 1/2 hours. I'm really stressing about this now that it's not far away. We've taken trips to the Jersey shore which is only about 1 1/2 hours away and she was flipping. Any suggestions on how to make it work? Also, I'm having problems figuring out what to pack for a week long beach vacation with a toddler. On our last vacation she was an infant so packing was much different. Any suggestions on packing as well? Thanks in advance

Answer
Two words: DVD Player
Think of the things she uses at home, and pack those, and then pack extras for emergencies (extra changes of clothes, extra wipes, extra sippy cups in case you open the car door and hers falls out, not like you can run to the sink to wash it). Favorite lovey (doll, stuffed animal) lots of clean finger food snacks, and I pack a beach bag to keep in the backseat with books, toys, etc, and a carrying case with her favorite movies for the DVD player. Don't make a marathon drive, stop at every rest area as needed to walk and stretch your legs. Stop for lunch and get out of the car, even if you packed something to eat. I sat in back with her part of the time so she didn't feel lonely. This worked for me! Good luck.

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What do you think are the Pros and Cons of having a child in Day Care?

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birdgirl94

It's for an opinion paper in my child development (psychology) class. There is no right or wrong answer...and everyone has different opinions. Let's try to respect others feelings in our responses. I'm hoping to find some responses that I had not thought of, or I had thought of but had trouble expressing the opinion in a clear way. The answer that best assists me in my preparation for the paper gets "Best Answer"!-- Whether you agree with me or not (part of the reason I'm not stating where I stand). Feel free to list both pros and cons!
And thanks in advance for you help!

Answer
Pros: your child will be able to learn and interact with other children and it prepares them for pre-school or kinder garden.

Cons: (If you work a 9-5 job) someone else will be raising your child and disciplining them, probably in ways you don't approve of. You are away from your child for a long period of times. Your child may pick up other bad kid's habits. If your child is still an infant...then your child might end up calling his/her caregiver "mommy". I've seen it happen before. Other kids may have bad hygiene and pass it on to your child (i.e. head lice).

UPSIDE of Daycare:

Always more than one person available to watch, care for, supervise, and feed your child

Interaction with other children

Develop social skills at an early age

Kid's days are pretty much scheduled, routine, and consistent

Daycare centers don't call in sick

Kids receive a lot of mental stimulation

Your house stays neater (although my son can make a mess in minutes)

The kids enjoy the change of scenery and toys

Cost is less than for a nanny

English-as-second-language kids have more exposure to English


DOWNSIDE of Daycare:

Nighttime baths vs. possibly every other day

Laying out their clothes

Packing nutritious lunches vs. fast food snacks

Morning rush to get out of the house on time

Allow extra time to make the stop and drop-off

Your child screaming, "Mommy don't go!!"

The guilt and bad feelings because you're leaving them behind

Less one-on-one attention from caregivers

Potential personality conflicts at the center between parents and staff

Potential personality conflicts between the children

Ethics taught are the centers or the caregiver

Values taught are the centers or the caregiver

Possibly no ethics or values taught at all

Political influences are those at the center/school

Less bonding between parent and child

Child learns early on that you won't be there for them when they need you

You don't get to see and experience all the "firsts" that your child goes through

You can NEVER recapture those things you miss

When your child has a boo-boo you're not there to make it better

When your child is excited about what she/he has learned, you're not there at the moment they want to share it with you
When they're not feeling well you leave them to someone else to care for them

When they're sick no one will baby them like you will

More exposure to health issues: ringworm, lice, and colds/flues

You're not there to kiss away their tears

You're not there to waylay their fears

You're not there to set their wild ideas back on track

No opportunity to have a spontaneous day

No time to do "nothing at all" together

To experience the joy of holding and watching your child sleep for hours (hopefully)

You're not there to teach them to climb a tree

To explore the bugs and insects

To plant a seed and watch it grow

Playing "what do you see in the clouds"

Less time to go to the beach, woods, hiking, swimming, biking, skating, etc.

No time to just "play"

To be your kid's playmate

To experience getting to be a kid all over again with your child

Seeing and experiencing life through the eyes of your child

No time to make pancakes in the morning

No time to bake real cookies

Not there to put a band aid on the invisible oweee

Not get to see your child's imagination develop

Not get to see their personal development as much as you could

Don't get to see them beaming with pride at their BIG accomplishments

Infants and toddlers spending 6-8-10 hours a day away from Mom or Dad

The cost of daycare is an added expense: financial and emotional

(Copied and pasted the pro's and con's and attached the link below)

What do I need to pack for my baby?

Mackenzie

We're going to the beach in a few weeks, and this is my first time going on vacation with my 4 month old daughter (she'll be 5 months by the time we go though). I'm getting so excited, that I'm starting to get stuff ready for her, but I'm so worried that I'm going to miss something. If you were going to the beach for 4 days with an infant, what would you bring with you?

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Well, you want everything you use at home - diaper supplies (extra diapers!), clothes (also extra with some warm stuff for nights in case it gets cool and some long sleeve things to protect more from the sun), burp clothes. In your head, just go through what you do each day and write down each item you use. that is the best way not to forget anything!

You will want to bring something for her to sleep in - a playpen could double as a place to keep her during the day. If you don't do a bedtime routine yet, start one now with things you can bring to look and smell familiar to her - a stuffed animal, a special book, etc.

Special beachy things you will need are sunblock (I would say the highest SPF you can find if you are planning on taking her out on the beach much. most say 6 months plus, but I think in this case you are better off using it - you might talk to you dr to get his opinion on that), a sunhat, a large blanket for her to play on, and any way you can think to provide shade for her. They even sell UV-opaque clothes if you are worried about too much sun) Also, if she is out in the hot weather, make sure to nurse/offer bottles more frequently, because that is how babies quench their thirst.

Bring toys that will be easy to shake sand or rinse salt off of. Also bring toys for the car - things that can dangle from a car seat are good.

I always end up bringing emergency medical supplies too, just in case - a thermometer, baby tylenol, diaper rash cream, and a nose syringe. I have never actually used them, but they are small and good to have. Also bring your doctor's phone number!!! That is something I always almost forget but that I feel so much better having!

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We will be having a fun day to mark the end of the school year. I need ideas for infant and toddler fun day?

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faithofthe

I work at Early Head Start and we are limited in what we can do. Last year we did a carnival day and the year before that we had a Luau. We can't think of an easy theme for this year..any ideas?
we are required to have a fun day theme.

Answer
Have a "Beach Day" or "Water Play Day"
This is assuming you have an adequate outdoor area, of course.

Set out a few wading pools, water sprinklers, slides, etc. The children will bring their bathing suits,towels and sunscreen and just enjoy a day outdoors in a less-structured environment. Have a sand table with lots of digging toys available; a small tub of sand with seashells; a bubble center, and so on. You can have a picnic-style lunch with popsicles.

Not a whole lot of work in terms of decorations, props, etc. but loads of fun for the kids.

What do you think are the Pros and Cons of having a child in Day Care?

birdgirl94

It's for an opinion paper in my child development (psychology) class. There is no right or wrong answer...and everyone has different opinions. Let's try to respect others feelings in our responses. I'm hoping to find some responses that I had not thought of, or I had thought of but had trouble expressing the opinion in a clear way. The answer that best assists me in my preparation for the paper gets "Best Answer"!-- Whether you agree with me or not (part of the reason I'm not stating where I stand). Feel free to list both pros and cons!
And thanks in advance for you help!

Answer
Pros: your child will be able to learn and interact with other children and it prepares them for pre-school or kinder garden.

Cons: (If you work a 9-5 job) someone else will be raising your child and disciplining them, probably in ways you don't approve of. You are away from your child for a long period of times. Your child may pick up other bad kid's habits. If your child is still an infant...then your child might end up calling his/her caregiver "mommy". I've seen it happen before. Other kids may have bad hygiene and pass it on to your child (i.e. head lice).

UPSIDE of Daycare:

Always more than one person available to watch, care for, supervise, and feed your child

Interaction with other children

Develop social skills at an early age

Kid's days are pretty much scheduled, routine, and consistent

Daycare centers don't call in sick

Kids receive a lot of mental stimulation

Your house stays neater (although my son can make a mess in minutes)

The kids enjoy the change of scenery and toys

Cost is less than for a nanny

English-as-second-language kids have more exposure to English


DOWNSIDE of Daycare:

Nighttime baths vs. possibly every other day

Laying out their clothes

Packing nutritious lunches vs. fast food snacks

Morning rush to get out of the house on time

Allow extra time to make the stop and drop-off

Your child screaming, "Mommy don't go!!"

The guilt and bad feelings because you're leaving them behind

Less one-on-one attention from caregivers

Potential personality conflicts at the center between parents and staff

Potential personality conflicts between the children

Ethics taught are the centers or the caregiver

Values taught are the centers or the caregiver

Possibly no ethics or values taught at all

Political influences are those at the center/school

Less bonding between parent and child

Child learns early on that you won't be there for them when they need you

You don't get to see and experience all the "firsts" that your child goes through

You can NEVER recapture those things you miss

When your child has a boo-boo you're not there to make it better

When your child is excited about what she/he has learned, you're not there at the moment they want to share it with you
When they're not feeling well you leave them to someone else to care for them

When they're sick no one will baby them like you will

More exposure to health issues: ringworm, lice, and colds/flues

You're not there to kiss away their tears

You're not there to waylay their fears

You're not there to set their wild ideas back on track

No opportunity to have a spontaneous day

No time to do "nothing at all" together

To experience the joy of holding and watching your child sleep for hours (hopefully)

You're not there to teach them to climb a tree

To explore the bugs and insects

To plant a seed and watch it grow

Playing "what do you see in the clouds"

Less time to go to the beach, woods, hiking, swimming, biking, skating, etc.

No time to just "play"

To be your kid's playmate

To experience getting to be a kid all over again with your child

Seeing and experiencing life through the eyes of your child

No time to make pancakes in the morning

No time to bake real cookies

Not there to put a band aid on the invisible oweee

Not get to see your child's imagination develop

Not get to see their personal development as much as you could

Don't get to see them beaming with pride at their BIG accomplishments

Infants and toddlers spending 6-8-10 hours a day away from Mom or Dad

The cost of daycare is an added expense: financial and emotional

(Copied and pasted the pro's and con's and attached the link below)

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aporx. how much money do you think an infant needs a month?

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SME

I want to know how much the baisics would be a month for having a child. food, diapers, wipes, clothes, maybe a few toys. you know mainly the esentials. Just a rough estimate.
i live in wisconsin. theres not much here. and i do ususally shop at wal mart. hah.

Answer
There is a myth out there that kids are expensive. The expense of a child is solely dependant on the parental units. If you want to spend $50 on Nikes for a baby than thats your perogative, dont complain about an expense that is your fault.
Honestly, do you really need to put a new born in Nikes and Tommy hilfiger outfits...no. Do you realy need entire bedroom suite for a child that wont crawl or walk for at least 6 months...no. Changing a diaper on a couch, table or chair is just as easy, do you really need a bassinet..no
Keys to being thrifty
*Find a local dollar store..the toy, clothes and whatnots there last just as lonf as the ones at fancy stores. My sons $5 batman gets played with and broken just as fast as the $30 version from toys r us.
*Find a thrift store-tons of deals on kid supplies
*Friends with kids are a blessing, we constantly get hand me downs like cloths, furniture, toys all in great condition. My 2 year actually has a Tommy Hilfiger outfit that was a hand me down, I would never pay that much, crazy
*Drop the pride for a day, take a drive through rich neighborhoods on garbage day, you would be amazed at what they throw away. I havd found unopened infant baths, bassinets etc..
*the most important thing money cant buy...your time, smother them with your time and they wont require all the access things that parents buy to avoid hangin with their kids. Me and my boys are inseperable, walks, rides, beach, parks all free
*There are tons of food programs that assist, WIC etc..There is a church dinner for everyday of the week where I am at, always free and open to everybody, just look and you will find
*good luck
1500 bucks a month for a kid is ridiculous

Is it bad not to buy toys for your infant?

Corrina

She is @ daycare every weekday from 9-5, but I have no toys for her @ home. I don't see the point. On Saturdays, I hold her and sing & dance while handwashing laundry, and other cleaning, and cooking, then in our other spare time we just go 2 the beach. My mom always makes me feel so guilty, she bought her a ton of stuff and she never played w/ it so I took it to GoodWill

Answer
I dont think it is bad not to have toys for your daughter but I think that you should have some things for her to play with around the house. Wheter it be some activites such as crayons and coloring books or some sort of game for the entire family. Too many toys can spoil a child but not enough toys can delay development. Toys can be very educational for children or all ages...depending on the toy. Although she get her play time at daycare it is important for her to learn the quality of playing alone at home...at daycare she is with many children for her to interact with. At home she will need time with her parents...sounds like you've got that part down...but she also needs to learn to play on her own to gain some independence and feelings of responsibility and control.

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aporx. how much money do you think an infant needs a month?

best infant beach toys image

SME

I want to know how much the baisics would be a month for having a child. food, diapers, wipes, clothes, maybe a few toys. you know mainly the esentials. Just a rough estimate.
i live in wisconsin. theres not much here. and i do ususally shop at wal mart. hah.

Answer
There is a myth out there that kids are expensive. The expense of a child is solely dependant on the parental units. If you want to spend $50 on Nikes for a baby than thats your perogative, dont complain about an expense that is your fault.
Honestly, do you really need to put a new born in Nikes and Tommy hilfiger outfits...no. Do you realy need entire bedroom suite for a child that wont crawl or walk for at least 6 months...no. Changing a diaper on a couch, table or chair is just as easy, do you really need a bassinet..no
Keys to being thrifty
*Find a local dollar store..the toy, clothes and whatnots there last just as lonf as the ones at fancy stores. My sons $5 batman gets played with and broken just as fast as the $30 version from toys r us.
*Find a thrift store-tons of deals on kid supplies
*Friends with kids are a blessing, we constantly get hand me downs like cloths, furniture, toys all in great condition. My 2 year actually has a Tommy Hilfiger outfit that was a hand me down, I would never pay that much, crazy
*Drop the pride for a day, take a drive through rich neighborhoods on garbage day, you would be amazed at what they throw away. I havd found unopened infant baths, bassinets etc..
*the most important thing money cant buy...your time, smother them with your time and they wont require all the access things that parents buy to avoid hangin with their kids. Me and my boys are inseperable, walks, rides, beach, parks all free
*There are tons of food programs that assist, WIC etc..There is a church dinner for everyday of the week where I am at, always free and open to everybody, just look and you will find
*good luck
1500 bucks a month for a kid is ridiculous

Is it bad not to buy toys for your infant?

Corrina

She is @ daycare every weekday from 9-5, but I have no toys for her @ home. I don't see the point. On Saturdays, I hold her and sing & dance while handwashing laundry, and other cleaning, and cooking, then in our other spare time we just go 2 the beach. My mom always makes me feel so guilty, she bought her a ton of stuff and she never played w/ it so I took it to GoodWill

Answer
I dont think it is bad not to have toys for your daughter but I think that you should have some things for her to play with around the house. Wheter it be some activites such as crayons and coloring books or some sort of game for the entire family. Too many toys can spoil a child but not enough toys can delay development. Toys can be very educational for children or all ages...depending on the toy. Although she get her play time at daycare it is important for her to learn the quality of playing alone at home...at daycare she is with many children for her to interact with. At home she will need time with her parents...sounds like you've got that part down...but she also needs to learn to play on her own to gain some independence and feelings of responsibility and control.

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We will be having a fun day to mark the end of the school year. I need ideas for infant and toddler fun day?

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faithofthe

I work at Early Head Start and we are limited in what we can do. Last year we did a carnival day and the year before that we had a Luau. We can't think of an easy theme for this year..any ideas?
we are required to have a fun day theme.

Answer
Have a "Beach Day" or "Water Play Day"
This is assuming you have an adequate outdoor area, of course.

Set out a few wading pools, water sprinklers, slides, etc. The children will bring their bathing suits,towels and sunscreen and just enjoy a day outdoors in a less-structured environment. Have a sand table with lots of digging toys available; a small tub of sand with seashells; a bubble center, and so on. You can have a picnic-style lunch with popsicles.

Not a whole lot of work in terms of decorations, props, etc. but loads of fun for the kids.

What do you think are the Pros and Cons of having a child in Day Care?

birdgirl94

It's for an opinion paper in my child development (psychology) class. There is no right or wrong answer...and everyone has different opinions. Let's try to respect others feelings in our responses. I'm hoping to find some responses that I had not thought of, or I had thought of but had trouble expressing the opinion in a clear way. The answer that best assists me in my preparation for the paper gets "Best Answer"!-- Whether you agree with me or not (part of the reason I'm not stating where I stand). Feel free to list both pros and cons!
And thanks in advance for you help!

Answer
Pros: your child will be able to learn and interact with other children and it prepares them for pre-school or kinder garden.

Cons: (If you work a 9-5 job) someone else will be raising your child and disciplining them, probably in ways you don't approve of. You are away from your child for a long period of times. Your child may pick up other bad kid's habits. If your child is still an infant...then your child might end up calling his/her caregiver "mommy". I've seen it happen before. Other kids may have bad hygiene and pass it on to your child (i.e. head lice).

UPSIDE of Daycare:

Always more than one person available to watch, care for, supervise, and feed your child

Interaction with other children

Develop social skills at an early age

Kid's days are pretty much scheduled, routine, and consistent

Daycare centers don't call in sick

Kids receive a lot of mental stimulation

Your house stays neater (although my son can make a mess in minutes)

The kids enjoy the change of scenery and toys

Cost is less than for a nanny

English-as-second-language kids have more exposure to English


DOWNSIDE of Daycare:

Nighttime baths vs. possibly every other day

Laying out their clothes

Packing nutritious lunches vs. fast food snacks

Morning rush to get out of the house on time

Allow extra time to make the stop and drop-off

Your child screaming, "Mommy don't go!!"

The guilt and bad feelings because you're leaving them behind

Less one-on-one attention from caregivers

Potential personality conflicts at the center between parents and staff

Potential personality conflicts between the children

Ethics taught are the centers or the caregiver

Values taught are the centers or the caregiver

Possibly no ethics or values taught at all

Political influences are those at the center/school

Less bonding between parent and child

Child learns early on that you won't be there for them when they need you

You don't get to see and experience all the "firsts" that your child goes through

You can NEVER recapture those things you miss

When your child has a boo-boo you're not there to make it better

When your child is excited about what she/he has learned, you're not there at the moment they want to share it with you
When they're not feeling well you leave them to someone else to care for them

When they're sick no one will baby them like you will

More exposure to health issues: ringworm, lice, and colds/flues

You're not there to kiss away their tears

You're not there to waylay their fears

You're not there to set their wild ideas back on track

No opportunity to have a spontaneous day

No time to do "nothing at all" together

To experience the joy of holding and watching your child sleep for hours (hopefully)

You're not there to teach them to climb a tree

To explore the bugs and insects

To plant a seed and watch it grow

Playing "what do you see in the clouds"

Less time to go to the beach, woods, hiking, swimming, biking, skating, etc.

No time to just "play"

To be your kid's playmate

To experience getting to be a kid all over again with your child

Seeing and experiencing life through the eyes of your child

No time to make pancakes in the morning

No time to bake real cookies

Not there to put a band aid on the invisible oweee

Not get to see your child's imagination develop

Not get to see their personal development as much as you could

Don't get to see them beaming with pride at their BIG accomplishments

Infants and toddlers spending 6-8-10 hours a day away from Mom or Dad

The cost of daycare is an added expense: financial and emotional

(Copied and pasted the pro's and con's and attached the link below)

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What are some things I can do to make a long car ride with a 9 month old easier?

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M.Warren

In the near future my husband and I will be taking a 6 hour drive to the beach our 9 month old can get pretty fussy if she's been in the car a long time what are some things we can do to make it easier on both her and us and just beach tips with a baby are welcome too!

Answer
It has been a while since I took a long car ride with an infant, but here is what I used to do.

-Try to leave early so baby will sleep for as much of the ride as possible.
- Have someone sit in the back if possible, to provide toys or food as needed.
- Stop frequently so the little one isn't sitting in a wet or dirty diaper for a long time.
- Pack a few things from baby's normal sleeping environment, this will also help if you are staying overnight somewhere.

I don't have many beach tips as I never took my little one to the beach until she toddler age and then I spent most of my time keeping her from eating sand and running too far into the water.

We will be having a fun day to mark the end of the school year. I need ideas for infant and toddler fun day?

faithofthe

I work at Early Head Start and we are limited in what we can do. Last year we did a carnival day and the year before that we had a Luau. We can't think of an easy theme for this year..any ideas?
we are required to have a fun day theme.

Answer
Have a "Beach Day" or "Water Play Day"
This is assuming you have an adequate outdoor area, of course.

Set out a few wading pools, water sprinklers, slides, etc. The children will bring their bathing suits,towels and sunscreen and just enjoy a day outdoors in a less-structured environment. Have a sand table with lots of digging toys available; a small tub of sand with seashells; a bubble center, and so on. You can have a picnic-style lunch with popsicles.

Not a whole lot of work in terms of decorations, props, etc. but loads of fun for the kids.

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We will be having a fun day to mark the end of the school year. I need ideas for infant and toddler fun day?

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faithofthe

I work at Early Head Start and we are limited in what we can do. Last year we did a carnival day and the year before that we had a Luau. We can't think of an easy theme for this year..any ideas?
we are required to have a fun day theme.

Answer
Have a "Beach Day" or "Water Play Day"
This is assuming you have an adequate outdoor area, of course.

Set out a few wading pools, water sprinklers, slides, etc. The children will bring their bathing suits,towels and sunscreen and just enjoy a day outdoors in a less-structured environment. Have a sand table with lots of digging toys available; a small tub of sand with seashells; a bubble center, and so on. You can have a picnic-style lunch with popsicles.

Not a whole lot of work in terms of decorations, props, etc. but loads of fun for the kids.

What do you think are the Pros and Cons of having a child in Day Care?

birdgirl94

It's for an opinion paper in my child development (psychology) class. There is no right or wrong answer...and everyone has different opinions. Let's try to respect others feelings in our responses. I'm hoping to find some responses that I had not thought of, or I had thought of but had trouble expressing the opinion in a clear way. The answer that best assists me in my preparation for the paper gets "Best Answer"!-- Whether you agree with me or not (part of the reason I'm not stating where I stand). Feel free to list both pros and cons!
And thanks in advance for you help!

Answer
Pros: your child will be able to learn and interact with other children and it prepares them for pre-school or kinder garden.

Cons: (If you work a 9-5 job) someone else will be raising your child and disciplining them, probably in ways you don't approve of. You are away from your child for a long period of times. Your child may pick up other bad kid's habits. If your child is still an infant...then your child might end up calling his/her caregiver "mommy". I've seen it happen before. Other kids may have bad hygiene and pass it on to your child (i.e. head lice).

UPSIDE of Daycare:

Always more than one person available to watch, care for, supervise, and feed your child

Interaction with other children

Develop social skills at an early age

Kid's days are pretty much scheduled, routine, and consistent

Daycare centers don't call in sick

Kids receive a lot of mental stimulation

Your house stays neater (although my son can make a mess in minutes)

The kids enjoy the change of scenery and toys

Cost is less than for a nanny

English-as-second-language kids have more exposure to English


DOWNSIDE of Daycare:

Nighttime baths vs. possibly every other day

Laying out their clothes

Packing nutritious lunches vs. fast food snacks

Morning rush to get out of the house on time

Allow extra time to make the stop and drop-off

Your child screaming, "Mommy don't go!!"

The guilt and bad feelings because you're leaving them behind

Less one-on-one attention from caregivers

Potential personality conflicts at the center between parents and staff

Potential personality conflicts between the children

Ethics taught are the centers or the caregiver

Values taught are the centers or the caregiver

Possibly no ethics or values taught at all

Political influences are those at the center/school

Less bonding between parent and child

Child learns early on that you won't be there for them when they need you

You don't get to see and experience all the "firsts" that your child goes through

You can NEVER recapture those things you miss

When your child has a boo-boo you're not there to make it better

When your child is excited about what she/he has learned, you're not there at the moment they want to share it with you
When they're not feeling well you leave them to someone else to care for them

When they're sick no one will baby them like you will

More exposure to health issues: ringworm, lice, and colds/flues

You're not there to kiss away their tears

You're not there to waylay their fears

You're not there to set their wild ideas back on track

No opportunity to have a spontaneous day

No time to do "nothing at all" together

To experience the joy of holding and watching your child sleep for hours (hopefully)

You're not there to teach them to climb a tree

To explore the bugs and insects

To plant a seed and watch it grow

Playing "what do you see in the clouds"

Less time to go to the beach, woods, hiking, swimming, biking, skating, etc.

No time to just "play"

To be your kid's playmate

To experience getting to be a kid all over again with your child

Seeing and experiencing life through the eyes of your child

No time to make pancakes in the morning

No time to bake real cookies

Not there to put a band aid on the invisible oweee

Not get to see your child's imagination develop

Not get to see their personal development as much as you could

Don't get to see them beaming with pride at their BIG accomplishments

Infants and toddlers spending 6-8-10 hours a day away from Mom or Dad

The cost of daycare is an added expense: financial and emotional

(Copied and pasted the pro's and con's and attached the link below)

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What do you think are the Pros and Cons of having a child in Day Care?

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birdgirl94

It's for an opinion paper in my child development (psychology) class. There is no right or wrong answer...and everyone has different opinions. Let's try to respect others feelings in our responses. I'm hoping to find some responses that I had not thought of, or I had thought of but had trouble expressing the opinion in a clear way. The answer that best assists me in my preparation for the paper gets "Best Answer"!-- Whether you agree with me or not (part of the reason I'm not stating where I stand). Feel free to list both pros and cons!
And thanks in advance for you help!

Answer
Pros: your child will be able to learn and interact with other children and it prepares them for pre-school or kinder garden.

Cons: (If you work a 9-5 job) someone else will be raising your child and disciplining them, probably in ways you don't approve of. You are away from your child for a long period of times. Your child may pick up other bad kid's habits. If your child is still an infant...then your child might end up calling his/her caregiver "mommy". I've seen it happen before. Other kids may have bad hygiene and pass it on to your child (i.e. head lice).

UPSIDE of Daycare:

Always more than one person available to watch, care for, supervise, and feed your child

Interaction with other children

Develop social skills at an early age

Kid's days are pretty much scheduled, routine, and consistent

Daycare centers don't call in sick

Kids receive a lot of mental stimulation

Your house stays neater (although my son can make a mess in minutes)

The kids enjoy the change of scenery and toys

Cost is less than for a nanny

English-as-second-language kids have more exposure to English


DOWNSIDE of Daycare:

Nighttime baths vs. possibly every other day

Laying out their clothes

Packing nutritious lunches vs. fast food snacks

Morning rush to get out of the house on time

Allow extra time to make the stop and drop-off

Your child screaming, "Mommy don't go!!"

The guilt and bad feelings because you're leaving them behind

Less one-on-one attention from caregivers

Potential personality conflicts at the center between parents and staff

Potential personality conflicts between the children

Ethics taught are the centers or the caregiver

Values taught are the centers or the caregiver

Possibly no ethics or values taught at all

Political influences are those at the center/school

Less bonding between parent and child

Child learns early on that you won't be there for them when they need you

You don't get to see and experience all the "firsts" that your child goes through

You can NEVER recapture those things you miss

When your child has a boo-boo you're not there to make it better

When your child is excited about what she/he has learned, you're not there at the moment they want to share it with you
When they're not feeling well you leave them to someone else to care for them

When they're sick no one will baby them like you will

More exposure to health issues: ringworm, lice, and colds/flues

You're not there to kiss away their tears

You're not there to waylay their fears

You're not there to set their wild ideas back on track

No opportunity to have a spontaneous day

No time to do "nothing at all" together

To experience the joy of holding and watching your child sleep for hours (hopefully)

You're not there to teach them to climb a tree

To explore the bugs and insects

To plant a seed and watch it grow

Playing "what do you see in the clouds"

Less time to go to the beach, woods, hiking, swimming, biking, skating, etc.

No time to just "play"

To be your kid's playmate

To experience getting to be a kid all over again with your child

Seeing and experiencing life through the eyes of your child

No time to make pancakes in the morning

No time to bake real cookies

Not there to put a band aid on the invisible oweee

Not get to see your child's imagination develop

Not get to see their personal development as much as you could

Don't get to see them beaming with pride at their BIG accomplishments

Infants and toddlers spending 6-8-10 hours a day away from Mom or Dad

The cost of daycare is an added expense: financial and emotional

(Copied and pasted the pro's and con's and attached the link below)

What do I need to pack for my baby?

Mackenzie

We're going to the beach in a few weeks, and this is my first time going on vacation with my 4 month old daughter (she'll be 5 months by the time we go though). I'm getting so excited, that I'm starting to get stuff ready for her, but I'm so worried that I'm going to miss something. If you were going to the beach for 4 days with an infant, what would you bring with you?

Answer
Well, you want everything you use at home - diaper supplies (extra diapers!), clothes (also extra with some warm stuff for nights in case it gets cool and some long sleeve things to protect more from the sun), burp clothes. In your head, just go through what you do each day and write down each item you use. that is the best way not to forget anything!

You will want to bring something for her to sleep in - a playpen could double as a place to keep her during the day. If you don't do a bedtime routine yet, start one now with things you can bring to look and smell familiar to her - a stuffed animal, a special book, etc.

Special beachy things you will need are sunblock (I would say the highest SPF you can find if you are planning on taking her out on the beach much. most say 6 months plus, but I think in this case you are better off using it - you might talk to you dr to get his opinion on that), a sunhat, a large blanket for her to play on, and any way you can think to provide shade for her. They even sell UV-opaque clothes if you are worried about too much sun) Also, if she is out in the hot weather, make sure to nurse/offer bottles more frequently, because that is how babies quench their thirst.

Bring toys that will be easy to shake sand or rinse salt off of. Also bring toys for the car - things that can dangle from a car seat are good.

I always end up bringing emergency medical supplies too, just in case - a thermometer, baby tylenol, diaper rash cream, and a nose syringe. I have never actually used them, but they are small and good to have. Also bring your doctor's phone number!!! That is something I always almost forget but that I feel so much better having!

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What do you think are the Pros and Cons of having a child in Day Care?

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birdgirl94

It's for an opinion paper in my child development (psychology) class. There is no right or wrong answer...and everyone has different opinions. Let's try to respect others feelings in our responses. I'm hoping to find some responses that I had not thought of, or I had thought of but had trouble expressing the opinion in a clear way. The answer that best assists me in my preparation for the paper gets "Best Answer"!-- Whether you agree with me or not (part of the reason I'm not stating where I stand). Feel free to list both pros and cons!
And thanks in advance for you help!

Answer
Pros: your child will be able to learn and interact with other children and it prepares them for pre-school or kinder garden.

Cons: (If you work a 9-5 job) someone else will be raising your child and disciplining them, probably in ways you don't approve of. You are away from your child for a long period of times. Your child may pick up other bad kid's habits. If your child is still an infant...then your child might end up calling his/her caregiver "mommy". I've seen it happen before. Other kids may have bad hygiene and pass it on to your child (i.e. head lice).

UPSIDE of Daycare:

Always more than one person available to watch, care for, supervise, and feed your child

Interaction with other children

Develop social skills at an early age

Kid's days are pretty much scheduled, routine, and consistent

Daycare centers don't call in sick

Kids receive a lot of mental stimulation

Your house stays neater (although my son can make a mess in minutes)

The kids enjoy the change of scenery and toys

Cost is less than for a nanny

English-as-second-language kids have more exposure to English


DOWNSIDE of Daycare:

Nighttime baths vs. possibly every other day

Laying out their clothes

Packing nutritious lunches vs. fast food snacks

Morning rush to get out of the house on time

Allow extra time to make the stop and drop-off

Your child screaming, "Mommy don't go!!"

The guilt and bad feelings because you're leaving them behind

Less one-on-one attention from caregivers

Potential personality conflicts at the center between parents and staff

Potential personality conflicts between the children

Ethics taught are the centers or the caregiver

Values taught are the centers or the caregiver

Possibly no ethics or values taught at all

Political influences are those at the center/school

Less bonding between parent and child

Child learns early on that you won't be there for them when they need you

You don't get to see and experience all the "firsts" that your child goes through

You can NEVER recapture those things you miss

When your child has a boo-boo you're not there to make it better

When your child is excited about what she/he has learned, you're not there at the moment they want to share it with you
When they're not feeling well you leave them to someone else to care for them

When they're sick no one will baby them like you will

More exposure to health issues: ringworm, lice, and colds/flues

You're not there to kiss away their tears

You're not there to waylay their fears

You're not there to set their wild ideas back on track

No opportunity to have a spontaneous day

No time to do "nothing at all" together

To experience the joy of holding and watching your child sleep for hours (hopefully)

You're not there to teach them to climb a tree

To explore the bugs and insects

To plant a seed and watch it grow

Playing "what do you see in the clouds"

Less time to go to the beach, woods, hiking, swimming, biking, skating, etc.

No time to just "play"

To be your kid's playmate

To experience getting to be a kid all over again with your child

Seeing and experiencing life through the eyes of your child

No time to make pancakes in the morning

No time to bake real cookies

Not there to put a band aid on the invisible oweee

Not get to see your child's imagination develop

Not get to see their personal development as much as you could

Don't get to see them beaming with pride at their BIG accomplishments

Infants and toddlers spending 6-8-10 hours a day away from Mom or Dad

The cost of daycare is an added expense: financial and emotional

(Copied and pasted the pro's and con's and attached the link below)

What do I need to pack for my baby?

Mackenzie

We're going to the beach in a few weeks, and this is my first time going on vacation with my 4 month old daughter (she'll be 5 months by the time we go though). I'm getting so excited, that I'm starting to get stuff ready for her, but I'm so worried that I'm going to miss something. If you were going to the beach for 4 days with an infant, what would you bring with you?

Answer
Well, you want everything you use at home - diaper supplies (extra diapers!), clothes (also extra with some warm stuff for nights in case it gets cool and some long sleeve things to protect more from the sun), burp clothes. In your head, just go through what you do each day and write down each item you use. that is the best way not to forget anything!

You will want to bring something for her to sleep in - a playpen could double as a place to keep her during the day. If you don't do a bedtime routine yet, start one now with things you can bring to look and smell familiar to her - a stuffed animal, a special book, etc.

Special beachy things you will need are sunblock (I would say the highest SPF you can find if you are planning on taking her out on the beach much. most say 6 months plus, but I think in this case you are better off using it - you might talk to you dr to get his opinion on that), a sunhat, a large blanket for her to play on, and any way you can think to provide shade for her. They even sell UV-opaque clothes if you are worried about too much sun) Also, if she is out in the hot weather, make sure to nurse/offer bottles more frequently, because that is how babies quench their thirst.

Bring toys that will be easy to shake sand or rinse salt off of. Also bring toys for the car - things that can dangle from a car seat are good.

I always end up bringing emergency medical supplies too, just in case - a thermometer, baby tylenol, diaper rash cream, and a nose syringe. I have never actually used them, but they are small and good to have. Also bring your doctor's phone number!!! That is something I always almost forget but that I feel so much better having!

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What do you think are the Pros and Cons of having a child in Day Care?

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birdgirl94

It's for an opinion paper in my child development (psychology) class. There is no right or wrong answer...and everyone has different opinions. Let's try to respect others feelings in our responses. I'm hoping to find some responses that I had not thought of, or I had thought of but had trouble expressing the opinion in a clear way. The answer that best assists me in my preparation for the paper gets "Best Answer"!-- Whether you agree with me or not (part of the reason I'm not stating where I stand). Feel free to list both pros and cons!
And thanks in advance for you help!

Answer
Pros: your child will be able to learn and interact with other children and it prepares them for pre-school or kinder garden.

Cons: (If you work a 9-5 job) someone else will be raising your child and disciplining them, probably in ways you don't approve of. You are away from your child for a long period of times. Your child may pick up other bad kid's habits. If your child is still an infant...then your child might end up calling his/her caregiver "mommy". I've seen it happen before. Other kids may have bad hygiene and pass it on to your child (i.e. head lice).

UPSIDE of Daycare:

Always more than one person available to watch, care for, supervise, and feed your child

Interaction with other children

Develop social skills at an early age

Kid's days are pretty much scheduled, routine, and consistent

Daycare centers don't call in sick

Kids receive a lot of mental stimulation

Your house stays neater (although my son can make a mess in minutes)

The kids enjoy the change of scenery and toys

Cost is less than for a nanny

English-as-second-language kids have more exposure to English


DOWNSIDE of Daycare:

Nighttime baths vs. possibly every other day

Laying out their clothes

Packing nutritious lunches vs. fast food snacks

Morning rush to get out of the house on time

Allow extra time to make the stop and drop-off

Your child screaming, "Mommy don't go!!"

The guilt and bad feelings because you're leaving them behind

Less one-on-one attention from caregivers

Potential personality conflicts at the center between parents and staff

Potential personality conflicts between the children

Ethics taught are the centers or the caregiver

Values taught are the centers or the caregiver

Possibly no ethics or values taught at all

Political influences are those at the center/school

Less bonding between parent and child

Child learns early on that you won't be there for them when they need you

You don't get to see and experience all the "firsts" that your child goes through

You can NEVER recapture those things you miss

When your child has a boo-boo you're not there to make it better

When your child is excited about what she/he has learned, you're not there at the moment they want to share it with you
When they're not feeling well you leave them to someone else to care for them

When they're sick no one will baby them like you will

More exposure to health issues: ringworm, lice, and colds/flues

You're not there to kiss away their tears

You're not there to waylay their fears

You're not there to set their wild ideas back on track

No opportunity to have a spontaneous day

No time to do "nothing at all" together

To experience the joy of holding and watching your child sleep for hours (hopefully)

You're not there to teach them to climb a tree

To explore the bugs and insects

To plant a seed and watch it grow

Playing "what do you see in the clouds"

Less time to go to the beach, woods, hiking, swimming, biking, skating, etc.

No time to just "play"

To be your kid's playmate

To experience getting to be a kid all over again with your child

Seeing and experiencing life through the eyes of your child

No time to make pancakes in the morning

No time to bake real cookies

Not there to put a band aid on the invisible oweee

Not get to see your child's imagination develop

Not get to see their personal development as much as you could

Don't get to see them beaming with pride at their BIG accomplishments

Infants and toddlers spending 6-8-10 hours a day away from Mom or Dad

The cost of daycare is an added expense: financial and emotional

(Copied and pasted the pro's and con's and attached the link below)

What do I need to pack for my baby?

Mackenzie

We're going to the beach in a few weeks, and this is my first time going on vacation with my 4 month old daughter (she'll be 5 months by the time we go though). I'm getting so excited, that I'm starting to get stuff ready for her, but I'm so worried that I'm going to miss something. If you were going to the beach for 4 days with an infant, what would you bring with you?

Answer
Well, you want everything you use at home - diaper supplies (extra diapers!), clothes (also extra with some warm stuff for nights in case it gets cool and some long sleeve things to protect more from the sun), burp clothes. In your head, just go through what you do each day and write down each item you use. that is the best way not to forget anything!

You will want to bring something for her to sleep in - a playpen could double as a place to keep her during the day. If you don't do a bedtime routine yet, start one now with things you can bring to look and smell familiar to her - a stuffed animal, a special book, etc.

Special beachy things you will need are sunblock (I would say the highest SPF you can find if you are planning on taking her out on the beach much. most say 6 months plus, but I think in this case you are better off using it - you might talk to you dr to get his opinion on that), a sunhat, a large blanket for her to play on, and any way you can think to provide shade for her. They even sell UV-opaque clothes if you are worried about too much sun) Also, if she is out in the hot weather, make sure to nurse/offer bottles more frequently, because that is how babies quench their thirst.

Bring toys that will be easy to shake sand or rinse salt off of. Also bring toys for the car - things that can dangle from a car seat are good.

I always end up bringing emergency medical supplies too, just in case - a thermometer, baby tylenol, diaper rash cream, and a nose syringe. I have never actually used them, but they are small and good to have. Also bring your doctor's phone number!!! That is something I always almost forget but that I feel so much better having!

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Can you help me find an Eminem song?

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Trogdor

I don't listen to rap very often, so bare with me. Some of my friends were talking about Eminem in English class, and the teacher mentioned a negative experience with his work. She heard some kind of bluesy-acoustic cover of one of his songs, which was told from the perspective of a man who murdered his wife and was explaining it to their son. She said it left her disturbed for a while, so now I'm kind of morbidly curious. Any help you can give finding the original or the cover would be appreciated.

Answer
'97 Bonnie & Clyde.

In that song he describes a trip with his infant daughter, Hailie, and how he disposes of his wife's body in a river.

He tells Hailie:
"C'mon Hai-Hai, we goin to the beach/Grab a couple of toys and let da-da strap you in the car seat/Oh where's mama? She's takin a little nap in the trunk"

In the 3rd verse he goes on to say:
"Wake up sweepy head we're here, before we pway/we're gonna take mama for a wittle walk along the pier/Baby, don't cry honey, don't get the wrong idea/Mama's too sweepy to hear you screamin in her ear (ma-maa!)/That's why you can't get her to wake, but don't worry/Da-da made a nice bed for mommy at the bottom of the lake/Here, you wanna help da-da tie a rope around this rock? (yeah!)/We'll tie it to her footsie then we'll roll her off the dock"

I wouldn't take the lyrics too seriously. Eminem is a troubled soul and this song reflects his personal life and his tendency to fantasize a lot.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMLNvzicKUg

What is the coolest Native American artifact you know?

the_girl_t

Corn husk dolls, bow and arrow, etc.

Answer
A ten foot tall Salish loom. I can't think of why a person would need one so tall, it must have been hell to pack round back in the day. I got to weave on it while working on an exhibit at the Smithsonian, it was found at a sight near Sequim, WA. But Im a weaver, so it was really exciting for me. The other would be a little toy axe, no bigger than a pinki finger, made out of a twig and a sharp pebble, tied around with cherry bark. It was roughly 900 years old (which is nothing compared to some of the artifacts found in the same area, which are about 11,000 years old), and looked like something my little boy would like to play with. Exmining it, with the understanding that several generations ago, a little kid lost that toy while playing outside his/her home touched me, it reminded me of how long my people have been here and living in these EXACT same locations. My own children play on beaches that our ancestors have enjoyed for countless generations...and are no doubtedly leaving behind tidbits of evidence that we were there for future generations to find and examine.

Edit: I also LOVE looking at stone cooking tools, especilly those meant for grinding. Cultures all over the world have been using them for countless generations and to this day you find them in kitchens of well-established cooks.

Edit2: We say dzidzi, skuki, wiw'su, and chachash fr infants and children...not guagua, and the lndbridge theory has been debunked. In addition to this, chinese was not a language spoken 50,000 years ago.

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What do I need to pack for my baby?

Q. We're going to the beach in a few weeks, and this is my first time going on vacation with my 4 month old daughter (she'll be 5 months by the time we go though). I'm getting so excited, that I'm starting to get stuff ready for her, but I'm so worried that I'm going to miss something. If you were going to the beach for 4 days with an infant, what would you bring with you?

A. Well, you want everything you use at home - diaper supplies (extra diapers!), clothes (also extra with some warm stuff for nights in case it gets cool and some long sleeve things to protect more from the sun), burp clothes. In your head, just go through what you do each day and write down each item you use. that is the best way not to forget anything!

You will want to bring something for her to sleep in - a playpen could double as a place to keep her during the day. If you don't do a bedtime routine yet, start one now with things you can bring to look and smell familiar to her - a stuffed animal, a special book, etc.

Special beachy things you will need are sunblock (I would say the highest SPF you can find if you are planning on taking her out on the beach much. most say 6 months plus, but I think in this case you are better off using it - you might talk to you dr to get his opinion on that), a sunhat, a large blanket for her to play on, and any way you can think to provide shade for her. They even sell UV-opaque clothes if you are worried about too much sun) Also, if she is out in the hot weather, make sure to nurse/offer bottles more frequently, because that is how babies quench their thirst.

Bring toys that will be easy to shake sand or rinse salt off of. Also bring toys for the car - things that can dangle from a car seat are good.

I always end up bringing emergency medical supplies too, just in case - a thermometer, baby tylenol, diaper rash cream, and a nose syringe. I have never actually used them, but they are small and good to have. Also bring your doctor's phone number!!! That is something I always almost forget but that I feel so much better having!

Original Question

aporx. how much money do you think an infant needs a month?

Q. I want to know how much the baisics would be a month for having a child. food, diapers, wipes, clothes, maybe a few toys. you know mainly the esentials. Just a rough estimate.
i live in wisconsin. theres not much here. and i do ususally shop at wal mart. hah.

A. There is a myth out there that kids are expensive. The expense of a child is solely dependant on the parental units. If you want to spend $50 on Nikes for a baby than thats your perogative, dont complain about an expense that is your fault.
Honestly, do you really need to put a new born in Nikes and Tommy hilfiger outfits...no. Do you realy need entire bedroom suite for a child that wont crawl or walk for at least 6 months...no. Changing a diaper on a couch, table or chair is just as easy, do you really need a bassinet..no
Keys to being thrifty
*Find a local dollar store..the toy, clothes and whatnots there last just as lonf as the ones at fancy stores. My sons $5 batman gets played with and broken just as fast as the $30 version from toys r us.
*Find a thrift store-tons of deals on kid supplies
*Friends with kids are a blessing, we constantly get hand me downs like cloths, furniture, toys all in great condition. My 2 year actually has a Tommy Hilfiger outfit that was a hand me down, I would never pay that much, crazy
*Drop the pride for a day, take a drive through rich neighborhoods on garbage day, you would be amazed at what they throw away. I havd found unopened infant baths, bassinets etc..
*the most important thing money cant buy...your time, smother them with your time and they wont require all the access things that parents buy to avoid hangin with their kids. Me and my boys are inseperable, walks, rides, beach, parks all free
*There are tons of food programs that assist, WIC etc..There is a church dinner for everyday of the week where I am at, always free and open to everybody, just look and you will find
*good luck
1500 bucks a month for a kid is ridiculous

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Is it bad not to buy toys for your infant?

Q. She is @ daycare every weekday from 9-5, but I have no toys for her @ home. I don't see the point. On Saturdays, I hold her and sing & dance while handwashing laundry, and other cleaning, and cooking, then in our other spare time we just go 2 the beach. My mom always makes me feel so guilty, she bought her a ton of stuff and she never played w/ it so I took it to GoodWill

A. I dont think it is bad not to have toys for your daughter but I think that you should have some things for her to play with around the house. Wheter it be some activites such as crayons and coloring books or some sort of game for the entire family. Too many toys can spoil a child but not enough toys can delay development. Toys can be very educational for children or all ages...depending on the toy. Although she get her play time at daycare it is important for her to learn the quality of playing alone at home...at daycare she is with many children for her to interact with. At home she will need time with her parents...sounds like you've got that part down...but she also needs to learn to play on her own to gain some independence and feelings of responsibility and control.

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What do I need to pack for my baby?

Q. We're going to the beach in a few weeks, and this is my first time going on vacation with my 4 month old daughter (she'll be 5 months by the time we go though). I'm getting so excited, that I'm starting to get stuff ready for her, but I'm so worried that I'm going to miss something. If you were going to the beach for 4 days with an infant, what would you bring with you?

A. Well, you want everything you use at home - diaper supplies (extra diapers!), clothes (also extra with some warm stuff for nights in case it gets cool and some long sleeve things to protect more from the sun), burp clothes. In your head, just go through what you do each day and write down each item you use. that is the best way not to forget anything!

You will want to bring something for her to sleep in - a playpen could double as a place to keep her during the day. If you don't do a bedtime routine yet, start one now with things you can bring to look and smell familiar to her - a stuffed animal, a special book, etc.

Special beachy things you will need are sunblock (I would say the highest SPF you can find if you are planning on taking her out on the beach much. most say 6 months plus, but I think in this case you are better off using it - you might talk to you dr to get his opinion on that), a sunhat, a large blanket for her to play on, and any way you can think to provide shade for her. They even sell UV-opaque clothes if you are worried about too much sun) Also, if she is out in the hot weather, make sure to nurse/offer bottles more frequently, because that is how babies quench their thirst.

Bring toys that will be easy to shake sand or rinse salt off of. Also bring toys for the car - things that can dangle from a car seat are good.

I always end up bringing emergency medical supplies too, just in case - a thermometer, baby tylenol, diaper rash cream, and a nose syringe. I have never actually used them, but they are small and good to have. Also bring your doctor's phone number!!! That is something I always almost forget but that I feel so much better having!

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aporx. how much money do you think an infant needs a month?

Q. I want to know how much the baisics would be a month for having a child. food, diapers, wipes, clothes, maybe a few toys. you know mainly the esentials. Just a rough estimate.
i live in wisconsin. theres not much here. and i do ususally shop at wal mart. hah.

A. There is a myth out there that kids are expensive. The expense of a child is solely dependant on the parental units. If you want to spend $50 on Nikes for a baby than thats your perogative, dont complain about an expense that is your fault.
Honestly, do you really need to put a new born in Nikes and Tommy hilfiger outfits...no. Do you realy need entire bedroom suite for a child that wont crawl or walk for at least 6 months...no. Changing a diaper on a couch, table or chair is just as easy, do you really need a bassinet..no
Keys to being thrifty
*Find a local dollar store..the toy, clothes and whatnots there last just as lonf as the ones at fancy stores. My sons $5 batman gets played with and broken just as fast as the $30 version from toys r us.
*Find a thrift store-tons of deals on kid supplies
*Friends with kids are a blessing, we constantly get hand me downs like cloths, furniture, toys all in great condition. My 2 year actually has a Tommy Hilfiger outfit that was a hand me down, I would never pay that much, crazy
*Drop the pride for a day, take a drive through rich neighborhoods on garbage day, you would be amazed at what they throw away. I havd found unopened infant baths, bassinets etc..
*the most important thing money cant buy...your time, smother them with your time and they wont require all the access things that parents buy to avoid hangin with their kids. Me and my boys are inseperable, walks, rides, beach, parks all free
*There are tons of food programs that assist, WIC etc..There is a church dinner for everyday of the week where I am at, always free and open to everybody, just look and you will find
*good luck
1500 bucks a month for a kid is ridiculous

Original Question

Is it bad not to buy toys for your infant?

Q. She is @ daycare every weekday from 9-5, but I have no toys for her @ home. I don't see the point. On Saturdays, I hold her and sing & dance while handwashing laundry, and other cleaning, and cooking, then in our other spare time we just go 2 the beach. My mom always makes me feel so guilty, she bought her a ton of stuff and she never played w/ it so I took it to GoodWill

A. I dont think it is bad not to have toys for your daughter but I think that you should have some things for her to play with around the house. Wheter it be some activites such as crayons and coloring books or some sort of game for the entire family. Too many toys can spoil a child but not enough toys can delay development. Toys can be very educational for children or all ages...depending on the toy. Although she get her play time at daycare it is important for her to learn the quality of playing alone at home...at daycare she is with many children for her to interact with. At home she will need time with her parents...sounds like you've got that part down...but she also needs to learn to play on her own to gain some independence and feelings of responsibility and control.

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What do you think are the Pros and Cons of having a child in Day Care?

Q. It's for an opinion paper in my child development (psychology) class. There is no right or wrong answer...and everyone has different opinions. Let's try to respect others feelings in our responses. I'm hoping to find some responses that I had not thought of, or I had thought of but had trouble expressing the opinion in a clear way. The answer that best assists me in my preparation for the paper gets "Best Answer"!-- Whether you agree with me or not (part of the reason I'm not stating where I stand). Feel free to list both pros and cons!
And thanks in advance for you help!

A. Pros: your child will be able to learn and interact with other children and it prepares them for pre-school or kinder garden.

Cons: (If you work a 9-5 job) someone else will be raising your child and disciplining them, probably in ways you don't approve of. You are away from your child for a long period of times. Your child may pick up other bad kid's habits. If your child is still an infant...then your child might end up calling his/her caregiver "mommy". I've seen it happen before. Other kids may have bad hygiene and pass it on to your child (i.e. head lice).

UPSIDE of Daycare:

Always more than one person available to watch, care for, supervise, and feed your child

Interaction with other children

Develop social skills at an early age

Kid's days are pretty much scheduled, routine, and consistent

Daycare centers don't call in sick

Kids receive a lot of mental stimulation

Your house stays neater (although my son can make a mess in minutes)

The kids enjoy the change of scenery and toys

Cost is less than for a nanny

English-as-second-language kids have more exposure to English


DOWNSIDE of Daycare:

Nighttime baths vs. possibly every other day

Laying out their clothes

Packing nutritious lunches vs. fast food snacks

Morning rush to get out of the house on time

Allow extra time to make the stop and drop-off

Your child screaming, "Mommy don't go!!"

The guilt and bad feelings because you're leaving them behind

Less one-on-one attention from caregivers

Potential personality conflicts at the center between parents and staff

Potential personality conflicts between the children

Ethics taught are the centers or the caregiver

Values taught are the centers or the caregiver

Possibly no ethics or values taught at all

Political influences are those at the center/school

Less bonding between parent and child

Child learns early on that you won't be there for them when they need you

You don't get to see and experience all the "firsts" that your child goes through

You can NEVER recapture those things you miss

When your child has a boo-boo you're not there to make it better

When your child is excited about what she/he has learned, you're not there at the moment they want to share it with you
When they're not feeling well you leave them to someone else to care for them

When they're sick no one will baby them like you will

More exposure to health issues: ringworm, lice, and colds/flues

You're not there to kiss away their tears

You're not there to waylay their fears

You're not there to set their wild ideas back on track

No opportunity to have a spontaneous day

No time to do "nothing at all" together

To experience the joy of holding and watching your child sleep for hours (hopefully)

You're not there to teach them to climb a tree

To explore the bugs and insects

To plant a seed and watch it grow

Playing "what do you see in the clouds"

Less time to go to the beach, woods, hiking, swimming, biking, skating, etc.

No time to just "play"

To be your kid's playmate

To experience getting to be a kid all over again with your child

Seeing and experiencing life through the eyes of your child

No time to make pancakes in the morning

No time to bake real cookies

Not there to put a band aid on the invisible oweee

Not get to see your child's imagination develop

Not get to see their personal development as much as you could

Don't get to see them beaming with pride at their BIG accomplishments

Infants and toddlers spending 6-8-10 hours a day away from Mom or Dad

The cost of daycare is an added expense: financial and emotional

(Copied and pasted the pro's and con's and attached the link below)

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What do I need to pack for my baby?

Q. We're going to the beach in a few weeks, and this is my first time going on vacation with my 4 month old daughter (she'll be 5 months by the time we go though). I'm getting so excited, that I'm starting to get stuff ready for her, but I'm so worried that I'm going to miss something. If you were going to the beach for 4 days with an infant, what would you bring with you?

A. Well, you want everything you use at home - diaper supplies (extra diapers!), clothes (also extra with some warm stuff for nights in case it gets cool and some long sleeve things to protect more from the sun), burp clothes. In your head, just go through what you do each day and write down each item you use. that is the best way not to forget anything!

You will want to bring something for her to sleep in - a playpen could double as a place to keep her during the day. If you don't do a bedtime routine yet, start one now with things you can bring to look and smell familiar to her - a stuffed animal, a special book, etc.

Special beachy things you will need are sunblock (I would say the highest SPF you can find if you are planning on taking her out on the beach much. most say 6 months plus, but I think in this case you are better off using it - you might talk to you dr to get his opinion on that), a sunhat, a large blanket for her to play on, and any way you can think to provide shade for her. They even sell UV-opaque clothes if you are worried about too much sun) Also, if she is out in the hot weather, make sure to nurse/offer bottles more frequently, because that is how babies quench their thirst.

Bring toys that will be easy to shake sand or rinse salt off of. Also bring toys for the car - things that can dangle from a car seat are good.

I always end up bringing emergency medical supplies too, just in case - a thermometer, baby tylenol, diaper rash cream, and a nose syringe. I have never actually used them, but they are small and good to have. Also bring your doctor's phone number!!! That is something I always almost forget but that I feel so much better having!

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aporx. how much money do you think an infant needs a month?

Q. I want to know how much the baisics would be a month for having a child. food, diapers, wipes, clothes, maybe a few toys. you know mainly the esentials. Just a rough estimate.
i live in wisconsin. theres not much here. and i do ususally shop at wal mart. hah.

A. There is a myth out there that kids are expensive. The expense of a child is solely dependant on the parental units. If you want to spend $50 on Nikes for a baby than thats your perogative, dont complain about an expense that is your fault.
Honestly, do you really need to put a new born in Nikes and Tommy hilfiger outfits...no. Do you realy need entire bedroom suite for a child that wont crawl or walk for at least 6 months...no. Changing a diaper on a couch, table or chair is just as easy, do you really need a bassinet..no
Keys to being thrifty
*Find a local dollar store..the toy, clothes and whatnots there last just as lonf as the ones at fancy stores. My sons $5 batman gets played with and broken just as fast as the $30 version from toys r us.
*Find a thrift store-tons of deals on kid supplies
*Friends with kids are a blessing, we constantly get hand me downs like cloths, furniture, toys all in great condition. My 2 year actually has a Tommy Hilfiger outfit that was a hand me down, I would never pay that much, crazy
*Drop the pride for a day, take a drive through rich neighborhoods on garbage day, you would be amazed at what they throw away. I havd found unopened infant baths, bassinets etc..
*the most important thing money cant buy...your time, smother them with your time and they wont require all the access things that parents buy to avoid hangin with their kids. Me and my boys are inseperable, walks, rides, beach, parks all free
*There are tons of food programs that assist, WIC etc..There is a church dinner for everyday of the week where I am at, always free and open to everybody, just look and you will find
*good luck
1500 bucks a month for a kid is ridiculous

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