[blparent] activities that can be done with children

Mon Mar 29 04:04:53 UTC 2010

There are probably activity groups with dads, but I never looked for them
since my hubby worked all day.  If I remember correctly, the groups at the
library had both moms or dads. V

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Behalf Of DIANNA ALLEY
Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 4:23 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] activities that can be done with children

What I don't understand is what about the dad's in this case we are both 
home.  Are their any groups that accept both parents?
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jo Elizabeth Pinto" <jopinto at pcdesk.net>
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Sent: Saturday, March 27, 2010 3:06 PM
Subject: Re: [blparent] activities that can be done with children

>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
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>> 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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