[blparent] activities that can be done with children

[Jo Elizabeth Pinto]

I live in Colorado also.  I went on Google and typed in "Mommy and Me."  I 
found a Web site that listed all kinds of mom and baby groups, based on your 
zip code.  So you could try there and search.  I didn't join any because the 
MOPS groups were too expensive, and the Mom's Club that I tried didn't seem 
too welcoming, but you never know.  It's worth a look.

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From: "DIANNA ALLEY" <dianna24 at earthlink.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 2:34 PM
To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
Subject: Re: [blparent] activities that can be done with children

> I live in co.  I have not heard of anything.  I have tried posting adds 
> for play mates.  When it is learning I am blind that goes by the wase 
> side.  She does not watch a lot of TV, but she does watch some sprout and 
> some shows on nick jr that are geared for kids.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Dena Wainwright" <dena at envogueaccess.com>
> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 9:26 AM
> Subject: Re: [blparent] activities that can be done with children
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>> where do you live? some states have classes for kids that are done on a 
>> sliding scale? do you have a moms club near you? that's a great way to 
>> meet other kids. I've spoken with my pediatrician about the need for 
>> socialization. she said that, until about the age of 2, a couple of 
>> playdates or classes a week is enough. then, the need increases, as this 
>> is when they begin to actually want to play with other kids, as opposed 
>> to just watching them and playing near them. I think it's great that you 
>> want to socialize her, I'm just not sure daycare is important yet. when 
>> you do daycare, will you do a part time situation? what about swimming 
>> lessons (you're in the water with her)?
>> I agree that vocabulary is very important at this age. my daughter is 18 
>> months old, and she speaks more than 20 words already, where many of the 
>> moms I know with kids of similar ages say their kids don't really talk at 
>> all.
>> television time at this age should be extremely minimal. many studies 
>> indicate that television at all before the age of 2 is actually more 
>> damaging than helpful.
>> other ideas are to find a near-by park. those places are kid magnets in 
>> summer, and you may very well meet other kids there. also, if you have a 
>> church, daycare, etc. near by, you could post an ad saying something like 
>> "my 14 month old daughter is looking for kids of similar ages to have 
>> playdates with..."
>>
>> Dena
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "DIANNA ALLEY" <dianna24 at earthlink.net>
>> To: "NFBnet Blind Parents Mailing List" <blparent at nfbnet.org>
>> Sent: Friday, March 26, 2010 11:29 PM
>> Subject: [blparent] activities that can be done with children
>>
>>
>>> My little one is 14 months old now and I was wondering what activities I 
>>> can do to promote learning.  I already to her and we watch some shows on 
>>> sprout together as well as letting her play with different learning 
>>> toys. What else can I do.  She is stuck with me and her daddy only for 
>>> now.  I am looking into a day care program because I feel she needs a 
>>> challenge. I feel this school/ day care can provide this.  She can go to 
>>> it through pre Kay.
>>> I also have a question about that.  Is their any programs that provide 
>>> grants for programs like this.  I feel she need to be around others not 
>>> us me and her daddy.  We don't know anyone with children.
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