Parenting Thread

russtopher · Mar 9, 2015

While I very much appreciate that my 14 yr old daughter plays the flute and piano very well, and practices those a lot in order to get better and is working with some great teachers, I'm not so appreciative of the fact that she's attempting to teach herself how to play the clarinet. In the middle of the living room. Loudly.

I can't describe the sounds that are coming out of my house right now...

deuce · Mar 9, 2015

IceyShanks said:
The library is awesome for kids, we get a ton of books and DVDs all the time!

Yeah, I think we will have many a family outing to the library. Every Sunday afternoon they show movies too. Yesterday it was Big Hero 6.

russtopher · Mar 9, 2015

deuce said:
Yeah, I think we will have many a family outing to the library. Every Sunday afternoon they show movies too. Yesterday it was Big Hero 6.

Good move. I've been taking my kids to the library every Saturday morning since they were little, they both read non stop now. In the summer my wife brings them all the time to the different programs.

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deuce · Mar 10, 2015

When did people start giving their kids juice? I read that Nick's (7 months) old enough to get a little bit of juice now, but I know a lot of people who didn't do it until well past a year old (and then seriously diluted down). At this point and time we're only giving him formula and pureed foods. I know this might help him figure out a sippy cup too (tried it with formula and he shows no interest).

Why don't these guys come with a manual?

Awkward silence · Mar 10, 2015

deuce said:
When did people start giving their kids juice? I read that Nick's (7 months) old enough to get a little bit of juice now, but I know a lot of people who didn't do it until well past a year old (and then seriously diluted down). At this point and time we're only giving him formula and pureed foods. I know this might help him figure out a sippy cup too (tried it with formula and he shows no interest).

Why don't these guys come with a manual?

y son is 16 months old and I just gave him some fresh squeezed orange juice from the ones that grow in my back yard. Mixed with a little water. I have no idea when they are "supposed" start thingss. Every child is different. I have started not worry about such things and let me wife do that. We have given him peanut butter also he is fine with that also. I say try it, if he likes it give him some every now and then.

ForeOnFour · Mar 10, 2015

russtopher said:
While I very much appreciate that my 14 yr old daughter plays the flute and piano very well, and practices those a lot in order to get better and is working with some great teachers, I'm not so appreciative of the fact that she's attempting to teach herself how to play the clarinet. In the middle of the living room. Loudly.

I can't describe the sounds that are coming out of my house right now...

Sorry,this was the first thing I thought of when you mentioned a clarinet. Damn Spongebob.

Hawk · Mar 10, 2015

I can't remember exactly when, but probably before a year old. At least with the second one. With the first we were hesistant to do anything. It goes away though.

Only thing I'd say is her dentist says with meals is ok, but in between can encourage cavities since it's a longer exposure time.

Hawk · Mar 10, 2015

I am about to be a pee wee league soccer coach. Better learn how to play soccer really quick. All I remember from when I played as a kid is that the coaches made us run what felt like miles and even more if we lipped off. I think that sounds like a solid start.

TRyan · Mar 10, 2015

Hawk said:
I am about to be a pee wee league soccer coach. Better learn how to play soccer really quick. All I remember from when I played as a kid is that the coaches made us run what felt like miles and even more if we lipped off. I think that sounds like a solid start.

This is awesome!

DevRickus · Mar 10, 2015

Hawk said:
I am about to be a pee wee league soccer coach. Better learn how to play soccer really quick. All I remember from when I played as a kid is that the coaches made us run what felt like miles and even more if we lipped off. I think that sounds like a solid start.

Please Dear God, strap a GoPro on and start a youtube channel.

salisboss · Mar 10, 2015

Hawk said:
I am about to be a pee wee league soccer coach. Better learn how to play soccer really quick. All I remember from when I played as a kid is that the coaches made us run what felt like miles and even more if we lipped off. I think that sounds like a solid start.

Don't let them play bunchball. Teach them spacing. You will score more goals and in turn it will be more fun because your team will get the ball with no defenders in sight.

Hawk · Mar 10, 2015

Heh. It should be a good time. If not they can take a lap. I've been doing a little research on what to do with practices so hopefully we all learn along the way.

Hawk · Mar 10, 2015

salisboss said:
Don't let them play bunchball. Teach them spacing. You will score more goals and in turn it will be more fun because your team will get the ball with no defenders in sight.

From what I've seen, this will be the biggest challenge. It's almost like it's part of their DNA at this age. At least that is what it seemed like in Tee Ball. They home in on the ball and it turns into a big dogpile.

pumbaa · Mar 10, 2015

deuce said:
When did people start giving their kids juice? I read that Nick's (7 months) old enough to get a little bit of juice now, but I know a lot of people who didn't do it until well past a year old (and then seriously diluted down). At this point and time we're only giving him formula and pureed foods. I know this might help him figure out a sippy cup too (tried it with formula and he shows no interest).

Why don't these guys come with a manual?

We dilute it to the point its flavored water. My son is 15 months now and we didnt start until around 10-11 months. Before that it was all breast milk or formula and homemade baby food. He eats everything now.

jspangs · Mar 10, 2015

I'm giving this Easter basket liner to someone. Pottery barn messed up out our order and just told us to keep it

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DevRickus · Mar 10, 2015

Hawk said:
From what I've seen, this will be the biggest challenge. It's almost like it's part of their DNA at this age. At least that is what it seemed like in Tee Ball. They home in on the ball and it turns into a big dogpile.

Any coincidence that this video popped up today via Deadspin?

[video=youtube;tjaO40-Ub5w]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjaO40-Ub5w[/video]

tequila4kapp · Mar 10, 2015

Hawk said:
Heh. It should be a good time. If not they can take a lap. I've been doing a little research on what to do with practices so hopefully we all learn along the way.

I had my first practice Saturday with the girls softball team. My daughter was...my daughter. Another girl had about 5 crying fits. Another girl is a good kid but really goofy. And it was a lot of fun. Welcome to coaching little kids

Hawk · Mar 10, 2015

Oof I hope for no crying.

tequila4kapp · Mar 10, 2015

Hawk said:
Oof I hope for no crying.

It was all good. It helped me and my assistant coach divide duties. We agreed that I'm taking all planning and teaching and she's taking moral support and private talks.

russtopher · Mar 10, 2015

I think my most used phrase last year in little league was "we don't touch our teammates! Hands off!"

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Hawk · Mar 10, 2015

Funny stuff. Yea those little ones turned cold blooded when it came time to grab a baseball.

beeDoubleU · Mar 10, 2015

deuce said:
When did people start giving their kids juice? I read that Nick's (7 months) old enough to get a little bit of juice now, but I know a lot of people who didn't do it until well past a year old (and then seriously diluted down). At this point and time we're only giving him formula and pureed foods. I know this might help him figure out a sippy cup too (tried it with formula and he shows no interest).

Why don't these guys come with a manual?

We waited as long as possible (for us at least) to give my daughter juice, then diluted the juice with water when we gave her any. I think she was about 16 months when she started with juice. My wife is big on limiting our daughter's sugar intake, so I'm not sure how long most parents wait. Did you ask your pediatrician about when to start with juice?
This may sound weird but one thing my daughter loved was carrot juice. It's a little sweet and it's pretty healthy too.

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tequila4kapp · Mar 11, 2015

This is really a HHJJ but I'll save all the non-parents by putting it here.

Report cards. I was worried about one of them slipping due to too many extra curriculars but there was incremental improvement from an already solid place. The one who under achieved first term really put in the work and turned things around. They are both young so it isn't so much the marks but making academics a priority and doing the work. I'm really proud of both of them.