Author Topic: Question for the Moms and Dads (Read 6847 times)

VivisMom · « **on:** April 03, 2008, 05:56:41 PM »

Okay...I have a one year old. Currently, we take classes at the Little Gym twice a week. However, the summer session only has one time that fits our schedule, so I'm looking for another class that we can go to. The swimming classes around here 1) are on the weekends and 2) require waiting in line at 5AM to sign up, which I am neither willing nor able to do. I'd like for us to take a music or art class, but I haven't had any luck in finding any-I've looked at the local parks, at the Y, the JCC, and all the classes I have found are for 18mos and up.

My question: have I missed any places? Where else can I look? Why am I having such a hard time finding something for a one year old?

PS-sorry if my grammar/sentence structure is lacking tonight. The baby has learned to walk. I'm exhausted.

djones520 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 03, 2008, 06:04:31 PM »

Little Gym?

DixieBelle · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2008, 06:04:52 PM »

First of all, congrats on the walking! They grow up so fast!!!

Have you tried local churches? I know the ones around here offer not only Mother's day out but activities for the child and sometimes things you can do together like crafts.

I guess it's hard at that age because so many 12 month olds are just learning to walk and are still in diapers.

You may also want to ask the local school board. Our county school system manages all of the "parks and recreation" activities and that includes summer camps and activities for all ages. Worth a shot I guess.

Good luck!!

morningAngel · « **Reply #3 on:** April 03, 2008, 06:11:01 PM »

churches are a good idea
also..local Headstart program has a ton of family stuff..at least ours does from birth upward in parenting/kids bonding stuff. best of all its on government grants
since my child is grounded from church until she's probably about 35, I look to the headstart and the local preschool to entertain her and wear off some of her excess demonic energy....

mamacags · « **Reply #4 on:** April 03, 2008, 06:22:10 PM »

I suggest buying like 5 Barney tapes and use those instead of going anywhere. My kids were both addicted to Barney worse than any smack addict ever. They are both in the top 5% of their class. Just find a play group for social interaction but don't bother with those stupid classes that don't really teach anything anyway.

My best friend has a little boy a little bit older and he has a really cool video that teaches sign language and he has started signing what he wants to her. My kids could sing every Barney song ever made though, I think that is way cooler. Who the heck ever uses sign language when you could sing Barney all day!?!?!?

morningAngel · « **Reply #5 on:** April 03, 2008, 06:25:51 PM »

Quote from: mamacags on April 03, 2008, 06:22:10 PM

I suggest buying like 5 Barney tapes and use those instead of going anywhere. My kids were both addicted to Barney worse than any smack addict ever. They are both in the top 5% of their class. Just find a play group for social interaction but don't bother with those stupid classes that don't really teach anything anyway.

My best friend has a little boy a little bit older and he has a really cool video that teaches sign language and he has started signing what he wants to her. My kids could sing every Barney song ever made though, I think that is way cooler. Who the heck ever uses sign language when you could sing Barney all day!?!?!?

Oh sweet merciful mother of God..are you some sadistic bitch? is it PMS week? Are you friggin insane? why would you steer this poor innocent woman into getting her child hooked on Barney? Do you want her to live a life of total HELL as I am? Do you want her to be like me?
what were you thinking?

mamacags · « **Reply #6 on:** April 03, 2008, 06:47:23 PM »

I could have suggested Tellytubbies or Doodlebops or something.

Or the worst kids show ever in the history of mankind Caillou!!!!!!!

morningAngel · « **Reply #7 on:** April 03, 2008, 06:53:14 PM »

Quote from: mamacags on April 03, 2008, 06:47:23 PM

I could have suggested Tellytubbies or Doodlebops or something. Or the worst kids show ever in the history of mankind Caillou!!!!!!!

but those are not apparently as addictive. My little one never got hooked on those..but Barney..oh sweet Jesus..do you know how ashamed of myself I am, pouring over Amazon.com and Ebay to find those deals on Barney tapes and DVD? Pssst buddy, do you know where I can score a Barney sings about Manners video?
on the other hand, when people meet my daughter for the first time they inevitably say three things:
1. Beautiful little girl
2. Smart kid
3. So polite and well mannered for her age

She didn't get any of that from me so it musta been Barney

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Lauri · « **Reply #8 on:** April 03, 2008, 06:59:37 PM »

Quote from: mamacags on April 03, 2008, 06:47:23 PM

I could have suggested Tellytubbies or Doodlebops or something. Or the worst kids show ever in the history of mankind Caillou!!!!!!!

my 8 year old still occasionally likes the doodlebops.... God have mercy on whoever made those characters up

Flame · « **Reply #9 on:** April 03, 2008, 07:09:46 PM »

the zoos sometimes do stuff, and the library usually has a toddler story time, maybe local museums might have something?

I never really did any structure stuff with my kids when they were that little, so not sure what's out there...

Oh, and Hi5 to mamacags about Caliou...annoying, whining little brat!!!!!!!

jtyangel · « **Reply #10 on:** April 03, 2008, 08:19:27 PM »

Can you go to your city hall or chamber of commerce? We live in a smaller town and they(city hall) send us booklets out with classes and memberships and such offered by different organizations. Ours frequently has art and music classes. Perhaps yours has something similar, but doesn't send them out? Worth a look.

jtyangel · « **Reply #11 on:** April 03, 2008, 08:21:19 PM »

Quote from: mamacags on April 03, 2008, 06:22:10 PM

I suggest buying like 5 Barney tapes and use those instead of going anywhere. My kids were both addicted to Barney worse than any smack addict ever. They are both in the top 5% of their class. Just find a play group for social interaction but don't bother with those stupid classes that don't really teach anything anyway.

My best friend has a little boy a little bit older and he has a really cool video that teaches sign language and he has started signing what he wants to her. My kids could sing every Barney song ever made though, I think that is way cooler. Who the heck ever uses sign language when you could sing Barney all day!?!?!?

You know, I think there is something to Barney. My best friend's daughter(now 16) is one of the brightest kids in her class and a terrific kid. She loved Barney when she was a little ankle biter. Only show she'd watch.

LadyLiberty · « **Reply #12 on:** April 03, 2008, 08:31:10 PM »

Mine just turned one today

....and I know what you mean about them wearing you out from the walking

I've got a big family room where she is corralled, safely

I had never heard of The Little Gym, until today when I got a coupon in the mail for 50% off for the first year tuition or something.

I have had Sophia in the Gymboree play class since she was 5 months old, and she LOVES it. I do too, because they move them up to different levels based on their capabilities.

In Jan. after the holidays when things "slowed down" some, I put her in the Gymboree music class...and that really isn't for her, because she isn't willing to sit there and let me tap on her foot...or do much of the other things required to sit...she likes to G-O, GO. And, I believe it was that class that was the culprit for her getting sick...chronically...from the end of January until the middle of March, when I pulled her out of Gymboree

and church

and missed one week of swimming

...she will resume the Gymboree play class only after her birthday party and the pollen dissipates to ensure that nothing else is going around that she can catch.

Soooo, I highly recommend Gymboree. And, it also depends on who is running the class. Gymboree also offers art and music classes, but to be honest, I don't know if they are offered for 1 year olds. When they start walking and really moving around, they really don't want to be still long enough to do much of anything artistic...so, maybe that is why. I would check their website to see when the music and art classes are offered.

I also do a weekly Mommy and Me walking group...and you can check out what is local to you in your area at meetup.com.

Oh, I can't stand Barney....or Calliou (wtf kind of name is that??? it sounds Asian, but he's not)...or that other one The Wonder Pets (The Wonder Pests).

jtyangel · « **Reply #13 on:** April 03, 2008, 08:46:54 PM »

Quote from: LadyLiberty on April 03, 2008, 08:31:10 PM

Mine just turned one today ....and I know what you mean about them wearing you out from the walking I've got a big family room where she is corralled, safely

I had never heard of The Little Gym, until today when I got a coupon in the mail for 50% off for the first year tuition or something.

I have had Sophia in the Gymboree play class since she was 5 months old, and she LOVES it. I do too, because they move them up to different levels based on their capabilities.

In Jan. after the holidays when things "slowed down" some, I put her in the Gymboree music class...and that really isn't for her, because she isn't willing to sit there and let me tap on her foot...or do much of the other things required to sit...she likes to G-O, GO. And, I believe it was that class that was the culprit for her getting sick...chronically...from the end of January until the middle of March, when I pulled her out of Gymboree and church and missed one week of swimming ...she will resume the Gymboree play class only after her birthday party and the pollen dissipates to ensure that nothing else is going around that she can catch.

Soooo, I highly recommend Gymboree. And, it also depends on who is running the class. Gymboree also offers art and music classes, but to be honest, I don't know if they are offered for 1 year olds. When they start walking and really moving around, they really don't want to be still long enough to do much of anything artistic...so, maybe that is why. I would check their website to see when the music and art classes are offered.

I also do a weekly Mommy and Me walking group...and you can check out what is local to you in your area at meetup.com.

Oh, I can't stand Barney....or Calliou (wtf kind of name is that??? it sounds Asian, but he's not)...or that other one The Wonder Pets (The Wonder Pests).

[youtube=425,350]xxlWvE2U0nw[/youtube]

LadyLiberty · « **Reply #14 on:** April 03, 2008, 08:49:31 PM »

Quote from: jtyangel on April 03, 2008, 08:46:54 PM

Quote from: LadyLiberty on April 03, 2008, 08:31:10 PM
Mine just turned one today ....and I know what you mean about them wearing you out from the walking I've got a big family room where she is corralled, safely

I had never heard of The Little Gym, until today when I got a coupon in the mail for 50% off for the first year tuition or something.

I have had Sophia in the Gymboree play class since she was 5 months old, and she LOVES it. I do too, because they move them up to different levels based on their capabilities.

In Jan. after the holidays when things "slowed down" some, I put her in the Gymboree music class...and that really isn't for her, because she isn't willing to sit there and let me tap on her foot...or do much of the other things required to sit...she likes to G-O, GO. And, I believe it was that class that was the culprit for her getting sick...chronically...from the end of January until the middle of March, when I pulled her out of Gymboree and church and missed one week of swimming ...she will resume the Gymboree play class only after her birthday party and the pollen dissipates to ensure that nothing else is going around that she can catch.

Soooo, I highly recommend Gymboree. And, it also depends on who is running the class. Gymboree also offers art and music classes, but to be honest, I don't know if they are offered for 1 year olds. When they start walking and really moving around, they really don't want to be still long enough to do much of anything artistic...so, maybe that is why. I would check their website to see when the music and art classes are offered.

I also do a weekly Mommy and Me walking group...and you can check out what is local to you in your area at meetup.com.

Oh, I can't stand Barney....or Calliou (wtf kind of name is that??? it sounds Asian, but he's not)...or that other one The Wonder Pets (The Wonder Pests).

[youtube=425,350]xxlWvE2U0nw[/youtube]

That is just frickin' eeeevviiilll, EVIL I say!!!

I almost gave you a smack for that, but I just couldn't

:innocent:

Chris_ · « **Reply #15 on:** April 03, 2008, 09:00:31 PM »

Calliou is so gay, even gays think he's too gay. I don't go out of my way to watch children's shows, but I've seen this one and it is absolutely awful.

Chris_ · « **Reply #16 on:** April 03, 2008, 09:03:54 PM »

Quote from: Chris on April 03, 2008, 09:00:31 PM

Calliou is so gay, even gays think he's too gay. I don't go out of my way to watch children's shows, but I've seen this one, and it is absolutely awful.

At the doctor I've gone to back in Atlanta, they always have a tv going for the kids (family doctor), and it seems like whenever I've gone there, that show is on.

I try to tune it out, but it's obnoxious enough that I am unable to.

jtyangel · « **Reply #17 on:** April 03, 2008, 09:14:20 PM »

Quote from: LadyLiberty on April 03, 2008, 08:49:31 PM

Quote from: jtyangel on April 03, 2008, 08:46:54 PM
Quote from: LadyLiberty on April 03, 2008, 08:31:10 PM
Mine just turned one today ....and I know what you mean about them wearing you out from the walking I've got a big family room where she is corralled, safely

I had never heard of The Little Gym, until today when I got a coupon in the mail for 50% off for the first year tuition or something.

I have had Sophia in the Gymboree play class since she was 5 months old, and she LOVES it. I do too, because they move them up to different levels based on their capabilities.

In Jan. after the holidays when things "slowed down" some, I put her in the Gymboree music class...and that really isn't for her, because she isn't willing to sit there and let me tap on her foot...or do much of the other things required to sit...she likes to G-O, GO. And, I believe it was that class that was the culprit for her getting sick...chronically...from the end of January until the middle of March, when I pulled her out of Gymboree and church and missed one week of swimming ...she will resume the Gymboree play class only after her birthday party and the pollen dissipates to ensure that nothing else is going around that she can catch.

Soooo, I highly recommend Gymboree. And, it also depends on who is running the class. Gymboree also offers art and music classes, but to be honest, I don't know if they are offered for 1 year olds. When they start walking and really moving around, they really don't want to be still long enough to do much of anything artistic...so, maybe that is why. I would check their website to see when the music and art classes are offered.

I also do a weekly Mommy and Me walking group...and you can check out what is local to you in your area at meetup.com.

Oh, I can't stand Barney....or Calliou (wtf kind of name is that??? it sounds Asian, but he's not)...or that other one The Wonder Pets (The Wonder Pests).

[youtube=425,350]xxlWvE2U0nw[/youtube]

That is just frickin' eeeevviiilll, EVIL I say!!!

I almost gave you a smack for that, but I just couldn't :innocent:

What did I do? :innocent:

Chris_ · « **Reply #18 on:** April 03, 2008, 09:16:24 PM »

Quote from: ACrazyConservative on April 03, 2008, 09:03:54 PM

Quote from: Chris on April 03, 2008, 09:00:31 PM
Calliou is so gay, even gays think he's too gay. I don't go out of my way to watch children's shows, but I've seen this one, and it is absolutely awful.

At the doctor I've gone to back in Atlanta, they always have a tv going for the kids (family doctor), and it seems like whenever I've gone there, that show is on. I try to tune it out, but it's obnoxious enough that I am unable to.

He's such a whiny little shit. I know the show is for younger children, but the helpless whinefest that is Calliou is a bad example for the pre-school and kindergarten set.

Lauri · « **Reply #19 on:** April 03, 2008, 09:56:13 PM »

Quote from: Chris on April 03, 2008, 09:16:24 PM

Quote from: ACrazyConservative on April 03, 2008, 09:03:54 PM
Quote from: Chris on April 03, 2008, 09:00:31 PM
Calliou is so gay, even gays think he's too gay. I don't go out of my way to watch children's shows, but I've seen this one, and it is absolutely awful.

At the doctor I've gone to back in Atlanta, they always have a tv going for the kids (family doctor), and it seems like whenever I've gone there, that show is on. I try to tune it out, but it's obnoxious enough that I am unable to.

He's such a whiny little shit. I know the show is for younger children, but the helpless whinefest that is Calliou is a bad example for the pre-school and kindergarten set.

Caillou's little sister could kick his ass..

LadyLiberty · « **Reply #20 on:** April 03, 2008, 10:25:13 PM »

Quote from: Chris on April 03, 2008, 09:16:24 PM

Quote from: ACrazyConservative on April 03, 2008, 09:03:54 PM
Quote from: Chris on April 03, 2008, 09:00:31 PM
Calliou is so gay, even gays think he's too gay. I don't go out of my way to watch children's shows, but I've seen this one, and it is absolutely awful.

At the doctor I've gone to back in Atlanta, they always have a tv going for the kids (family doctor), and it seems like whenever I've gone there, that show is on. I try to tune it out, but it's obnoxious enough that I am unable to.

He's such a whiny little shit. I know the show is for younger children, but the helpless whinefest that is Calliou is a bad example for the pre-school and kindergarten set.

That's it, the liberals are behind him

LadyLiberty · « **Reply #21 on:** April 03, 2008, 10:26:13 PM »

I like the Berenstain Bears...so does my daughter

She bounces and claps when she hears the music

VivisMom · « **Reply #22 on:** April 04, 2008, 05:36:45 AM »

OMG I LOATHE CALLIOU!!!!! That show is not allowed in our house. As for the Doodlebops, I'd rather watch Elmo-and I HATE ELMO. Anyone's kids like the Wiggles? They're tolerable.

The local park and rec does have classes (I checked the catalog) but they all seem to be for 2+ years, or for babies still not walking. I'll look around at local churches to see what I can find, because I know ours doesn't have a playgroup/Moms club.

The closest Gymboree is like, 30 minutes from here, and while I would be interested in it, I think I'd want to do one of the trial classes first. It sounds a lot like what we do at the Little Gym already. But hey, it makes her nap really well, so why complain?

Thanks, everyone! I appreciate the input.

jtyangel · « **Reply #23 on:** April 04, 2008, 06:19:42 AM »

Quote from: LadyLiberty on April 03, 2008, 10:26:13 PM

I like the Berenstain Bears...so does my daughter

She bounces and claps when she hears the music

I've always loved the BB. I used to read those books to my little brother back in the 80's so I have a fondness for them that extends out of that.

LadyLiberty · « **Reply #24 on:** April 04, 2008, 07:06:51 AM »

Quote from: VivisMom on April 04, 2008, 05:36:45 AM

OMG I LOATHE CALLIOU!!!!! That show is not allowed in our house. As for the Doodlebops, I'd rather watch Elmo-and I HATE ELMO. Anyone's kids like the Wiggles? They're tolerable.

The local park and rec does have classes (I checked the catalog) but they all seem to be for 2+ years, or for babies still not walking. I'll look around at local churches to see what I can find, because I know ours doesn't have a playgroup/Moms club.

The closest Gymboree is like, 30 minutes from here, and while I would be interested in it, I think I'd want to do one of the trial classes first. It sounds a lot like what we do at the Little Gym already. But hey, it makes her nap really well, so why complain?

Thanks, everyone! I appreciate the input.

If I think of anything else, I'll let you know !!

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Author Topic: Question for the Moms and Dads (Read 6847 times)