Piano Prodigy
November 30th 2006 01:23
This is Chelsea, a piano prodigy. This video was taken when she was 6, i believe she's now 9 years old. Her playing makes mine look like child's play 
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Gifted Parenting - Parenting a Gifted Child
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Gifted Parenting - November 2006
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Do you remember this?
November 29th 2006 13:16
Sesame Street is one of my favorite shows as I was growing up. Actually I learned how to read by watching this show and I was quite an advanced reader. By age 7 I was already reading classic books such as "Little Women", "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer" and "Gulliver's Travels".
Yes, I loved this show and I still do. It's amazing to see some of the original cast members are still there like Maria and Bob. What's more amazing is that I can now share this show with my own child.
I found a clip via our beloved YouTube, this clip is very memorable to me because I remember when I first saw it I asked my father to buy me exactly what was shown. But of course he couldn't because our finances wouldn't permit it so he just bought me a plastic tea set instead. Nevertheless I still appreciated his gift and just created a dollhouse out of shoeboxes.
Aaaah, the memories....
Yes, I loved this show and I still do. It's amazing to see some of the original cast members are still there like Maria and Bob. What's more amazing is that I can now share this show with my own child.
I found a clip via our beloved YouTube, this clip is very memorable to me because I remember when I first saw it I asked my father to buy me exactly what was shown. But of course he couldn't because our finances wouldn't permit it so he just bought me a plastic tea set instead. Nevertheless I still appreciated his gift and just created a dollhouse out of shoeboxes.
Aaaah, the memories....
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Review of Hasbro's Baby Alive
November 28th 2006 06:00
In the early 1970's Hasbro created a doll that could eat and poop, yes poop. It was very popular back then. Check out an old commercial for this doll here.
Fast forward to 2006, Hasbro has revived the doll lots of girls fell in love with (well, at least i did). Baby Alive still eats and poops but of course with today's technology she does a whole lot more.
Where to Purchase and How Much
I wanted to buy this doll for my daughter because she loves to play with baby dolls and also because her grades are good. I went to Hasbro's website to see how much it costs, the doll sells for $49.99. It has three kinds - Caucasian, African-American and Hispanic. Each doll comes with a dress, 2 diapers, bottle with nipple and cap, spoon, bowl, 4 packets of doll food, a bib and it comes with 4 AA batteries.
Unfortunately the doll is out of stock via Hasbro's website and after checking with our local toy store and being told it wasn't available in our area, I went to another online store. Where else but ebay? I know a lot of people are wary of shopping at ebay but I have bought several stuff there since 2004 and fortunately the sellers I bought it from are all trustworthy.
Anyway, I'm not a big fan of online bidding, I 'd rather go for Buy It Now items provided it's priced reasonably. I was able to locate a seller which was selling Baby Alive with a bonus pack which includes 2 toys, a bib, 2 party hats and 2 party invitations. She was selling it for $65.00 inclusive of shipping. I thought it was a good deal so I bought it and the doll arrived yesterday.
What It Can Do
The doll has a play mode and a silent mode. On play mode the doll can eat the doll food , simply pour it on her bowl and add water. The spoon is magnetic and it triggers the doll to chew. The doll can also drink water from her sippy cup, the cup also is magnetic. The Baby Alive tells you when she's hungry or thirsty or if she needs to be changed. She giggles, cries, sings and plays peek-a-boo. She also says other stuff such as "excuse me" after she burps, "I love you" and "nighty-night". You can also activate the doll by pressing the bracelet on her wrist. On silent mode the doll will not say anything (of course) or do anything but her eyes will remain open.
What I really like is when she gets sleepy and yawns, flutter her eyelashes and say "nighty-night". She then closes her eyes,snores softly and sleeps.
Additional Items
Hasbro is taking full advantage of the selling point of this doll by creating additional items such as a travel set and a bedtime set. They also have additional diapers and doll food in case you use up your supplies.
Awards Received
Creative Child Magazine
Seal of Excellence Award
Dolls for Preschoolers Category
NAPPA Awards
Honors Family Fun
Grand Prize Winner & Top 10 list
Comments
My daughter really enjoys this doll the only comment I have is that the doll will exclaim she's thristy or hungry or needs to be changed even after you just did so. I guess it would be wonderful if they came up with a doll which can actually tell you when its' diaper is wet or when its' really hungry. Then again maybe that would be too life-like, it's gonna be creepy and i'd rather have a real baby.
All in all if you're looking for a Christmas gift for your little girl, this doll may become one of her favorite toys.
To Learn More
Watch the commercial or visit the website.
Fast forward to 2006, Hasbro has revived the doll lots of girls fell in love with (well, at least i did). Baby Alive still eats and poops but of course with today's technology she does a whole lot more.
Where to Purchase and How Much
I wanted to buy this doll for my daughter because she loves to play with baby dolls and also because her grades are good. I went to Hasbro's website to see how much it costs, the doll sells for $49.99. It has three kinds - Caucasian, African-American and Hispanic. Each doll comes with a dress, 2 diapers, bottle with nipple and cap, spoon, bowl, 4 packets of doll food, a bib and it comes with 4 AA batteries.
Unfortunately the doll is out of stock via Hasbro's website and after checking with our local toy store and being told it wasn't available in our area, I went to another online store. Where else but ebay? I know a lot of people are wary of shopping at ebay but I have bought several stuff there since 2004 and fortunately the sellers I bought it from are all trustworthy.
Anyway, I'm not a big fan of online bidding, I 'd rather go for Buy It Now items provided it's priced reasonably. I was able to locate a seller which was selling Baby Alive with a bonus pack which includes 2 toys, a bib, 2 party hats and 2 party invitations. She was selling it for $65.00 inclusive of shipping. I thought it was a good deal so I bought it and the doll arrived yesterday.
What It Can Do
The doll has a play mode and a silent mode. On play mode the doll can eat the doll food , simply pour it on her bowl and add water. The spoon is magnetic and it triggers the doll to chew. The doll can also drink water from her sippy cup, the cup also is magnetic. The Baby Alive tells you when she's hungry or thirsty or if she needs to be changed. She giggles, cries, sings and plays peek-a-boo. She also says other stuff such as "excuse me" after she burps, "I love you" and "nighty-night". You can also activate the doll by pressing the bracelet on her wrist. On silent mode the doll will not say anything (of course) or do anything but her eyes will remain open.
What I really like is when she gets sleepy and yawns, flutter her eyelashes and say "nighty-night". She then closes her eyes,snores softly and sleeps.
Additional Items
Hasbro is taking full advantage of the selling point of this doll by creating additional items such as a travel set and a bedtime set. They also have additional diapers and doll food in case you use up your supplies.
Awards Received
Creative Child Magazine
Seal of Excellence Award
Dolls for Preschoolers Category
NAPPA Awards
Honors Family Fun
Grand Prize Winner & Top 10 list
Comments
My daughter really enjoys this doll the only comment I have is that the doll will exclaim she's thristy or hungry or needs to be changed even after you just did so. I guess it would be wonderful if they came up with a doll which can actually tell you when its' diaper is wet or when its' really hungry. Then again maybe that would be too life-like, it's gonna be creepy and i'd rather have a real baby.
All in all if you're looking for a Christmas gift for your little girl, this doll may become one of her favorite toys.
To Learn More
Watch the commercial or visit the website.
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Thinking of Dad
November 27th 2006 00:26
My late father used to say "You should treat everyone with respect, regardless of their status in life, because the people you meet as you go up are the same people you will meet when you go down." He told me this when I was very young and of course I didn't know what in the world he was talking about.
My dad passed away when he was only 52, I was 19 at that time and it was one of the worse days of my life. At his funeral service I remember feeling astounded at the number of people who were there, most of them we didn't even know. One person in particular caught my eye because he was standing in a corner, wearing an old shirt and run-down shoes, his skin dark from countless hours under the sun. He must've noticed I was looking at him so he approached me and with a smile he said, "I read about your father in the paper, I don't really know him but I remember his name. My child was very sick and I needed to take him to the hospital but i had no money. I saw your dad one day and I asked for his help. He gave me some money and told me to keep it. I've always remembered him." (not verbatim)
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My dad passed away when he was only 52, I was 19 at that time and it was one of the worse days of my life. At his funeral service I remember feeling astounded at the number of people who were there, most of them we didn't even know. One person in particular caught my eye because he was standing in a corner, wearing an old shirt and run-down shoes, his skin dark from countless hours under the sun. He must've noticed I was looking at him so he approached me and with a smile he said, "I read about your father in the paper, I don't really know him but I remember his name. My child was very sick and I needed to take him to the hospital but i had no money. I saw your dad one day and I asked for his help. He gave me some money and told me to keep it. I've always remembered him." (not verbatim)
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Do you believe there is a parallel universe?
November 25th 2006 18:22
I was watching tv today and they aired the movie "The Family Man" featuring Nicholas Cage and Tea Leoni. In this movie Nicholas Cage (Jack) is rich and successful but there is something lacking in his life, although he didn't know it at first. Enter a "being" that enabled him to experience a glimpse of what might have been if he stayed and married his college sweetheart.
Great film and it made me think about something quite similar which happened to me and my husband.
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Great film and it made me think about something quite similar which happened to me and my husband.
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Do you blog under a pseudonym or do you use your real name?
November 24th 2006 11:51
I ask this because I was wondering if there is such a thing as anonymous blogging. Perhaps if your blog is not getting a lot of hits, then the chances of you being "uncovered" is smaller compared to those who are getting hundreds of hits to their blog/s each day. In my case I am writing under a pseudonym simply because my blog revolves around my daughter. Yes, I'm a bit paranoid when it comes to my daughter, aren't all moms?
When I was doing my usual web surfing last night, I chanced upon an article about two female bloggers whose identity was uncovered. One was fired from her job because her boss found out about her blog and the things she wrote relating to her work and officemates. Even though she didn't name names she was axed because of her blog posts.
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When I was doing my usual web surfing last night, I chanced upon an article about two female bloggers whose identity was uncovered. One was fired from her job because her boss found out about her blog and the things she wrote relating to her work and officemates. Even though she didn't name names she was axed because of her blog posts.
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Which Celeb Couple Do You Think Are Good Parents?
November 23rd 2006 11:56
Which among these high-profile celebrity couples do you think are good parents and why?
Brangelina (Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie)
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Brangelina (Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie)
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Books for Parents
November 22nd 2006 09:56
Photo by Gary Tamin (Royalty Free)
Here are several books aimed at parents of gifted children:
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Random Acts of Rudeness
November 20th 2006 06:57
Photo by Ruth Strong (Royalty Free)
My daughter was very upset, especially because according to her "They shouldn't speak to older people like that." I felt I'm probably doing something right if I was able to teach my child how to be respectful. This is something we as parents should teach our children - how to be polite. The world would be a better place if there are more kids who know the value of self-respect and respecting others.
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Cool Finds
November 17th 2006 05:00
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We found a warehouse outlet which carries educational toys and other materials for kids. It was really cool and we bought some equally cool toys for our kid that costs under $15.
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Top Toys for 2006
November 16th 2006 22:11
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Toy of the Year: FLY™ Pentop Computer from LeapFrog Enterprises, sells for $99.62 at Walmart. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
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The Icarus Effect
November 15th 2006 05:00
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Although there are many gifted children who grow up to be happy and fulfilled adults, there are those who, despite their talents and intelligence, suffer from severe depression and are even suicidal. Perhaps this is because the people around that child failed to nurture him/her emotionally and just focused on developing his/her intellectual abilities.
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This Week's Booklist
November 14th 2006 02:02
Here's our book list for this week (Nov. 13 to Nov 19):
1. The Berenstain Bears' Trouble At School by Stan & Jan Berenstain
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1. The Berenstain Bears' Trouble At School by Stan & Jan Berenstain
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The Ups and Downs of Raising a Gifted Child
November 12th 2006 18:34
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The same applies to gifted children. Since I've started my blog I've written mostly about the positive side of parenting a gifted child. But we all know that everything in life isn't always tied up in a pretty little bow.
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The Break Up and the 12 Dancing Princesses
November 11th 2006 13:30
Copyright Universal Studios
Anyway, I was able to watch "The 12 Dancing Princesses" with my daughter. It's also available now on DVD, it's a Barbie movie by the way. My daughter collects the Barbie movies, she also has the dolls but most were gifts to her. I think she enjoys the movies more than the dolls which is fine by me since the movies are quite well made.
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Should free colllege education be granted to an extremely gifted student who is under 16?
November 9th 2006 20:59
Here's another lawsuit filed by a parent of an extremely gifted child. Levi M. Clancy enrolled at Santa Monica College when he was 7, passed the proficiency exam for high schools at age 9, entered UCLA at 13 where he is about to graduate with a degree in microbiology. Levi plans to obtain a PhD at Stanford University.
His mom sued Jack O’Connell, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and his department on the grounds that free public education at the college level should be given to her son while he was a minor under 16.
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His mom sued Jack O’Connell, Superintendent of Public Instruction, and his department on the grounds that free public education at the college level should be given to her son while he was a minor under 16.
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This is Sad
November 8th 2006 03:37
Gracia MalaxEtxebarria, a gifted child, is in the midst of a court battle. In 2003, when she was just 9 years old she was refused by the education system of Queensland to advance to high school due to their concerns over her social development if she was allowed to do so. What ensued next is a lawsuit based on discrimination. In April the court ruled that no discrimination occurred but last October 4, Supreme Court justice John Helman granted Gracia's appeal. A new hearing has been set. More details here.
What makes this sad is that it had to end up in court. In the meantime I wonder how Gracia is doing.
What makes this sad is that it had to end up in court. In the meantime I wonder how Gracia is doing.
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Great Board Games for Children
November 7th 2006 01:29
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Candyland - This is the first boardgame my daughter played. it's very simple to play and it teaches color recognition. It features the Candyland characters by Hasbro.
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Quotes About the Gifted
November 7th 2006 01:08
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"Adult surveys of gifted individuals reveal that they do not regret their acceleration. Rather, they regret not having accelerated more." – Lubinski, Webb, et al.
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I'm Back!
November 7th 2006 00:47
Yay! After days of being away from the internet, which incidentally is something I greatly missed, I'm now back online. We are in our new home, it's bigger and nicer than our last residence and we still have tons of unpacking to do. I was supposed to be online last Friday but the cable guy didn't show up so I had to wait another 2 days to get connected.
The hardest part about moving is carrying all the stuff from our old home into our new residence. I had a good workout though, my leg muscles were sore from the countless trips I made. For those who are planning on moving here are some points which may be of help:
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The hardest part about moving is carrying all the stuff from our old home into our new residence. I had a good workout though, my leg muscles were sore from the countless trips I made. For those who are planning on moving here are some points which may be of help:
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