Is Gymboree a Kid Country Club?
Posted on 04 11, 2006 under The Manual by Noodad | Comments
Both my kids attended Gymboree classes and it was a really good experience for them. The classes gave my kids a chance to socialize with other kids their age. The format allowed my kids to explore, develop, and learn.
It was also a very good experience for my wife, who at the time of my daughter"s birth, was dealing with being a first time mom, a stay-at-home mom, and a new mom to the area. We moved to the sticks 2 months before my daughter was born and when we moved, my wife and I did not know anybody. Gymboree and other baby social events like swimming lessons and library events created an amazing opportunity for my wife to meet other new mom"s and form friendships. Because of it, my wife found friends who I am confident will become life-long. Read the rest of this entry »
I am lazy and cheap and I am paying the price for it right now. But before you think I"m one of those guys that cuts corners, delays when reaching for the check, and picks roses from my neighbors yard for Valentine"s Day, I am none of those things. But when it came to deciding which baby lock system to install in my kitchen cabinetry, I wussed out.
My kids are not old enough yet but they are getting there. Boy I can"t wait to shell out a few more bucks per week to my offspring who don"t do anything but eat my food and scrape my walls! But seriously, allowance can be a great way to teach children about responsibility and money. The real important thing that I have heard about allowances is that you should never give them to your children in exchange for chores. Chores are a responsibility. And allowances should be part of the agreement between you and your kids. 
My kids have flown many times in their short lives. In fact my daughter is not even 4 and she has flown to Hawaii twice, California 4 times, and Florida at least 6 times. This is due to the fact that we live in Boston and our families do not. Vacations that involve flying with kids can best be summed up for me by, "Great being there, miserable getting there." It can be the most stressful thing in the world.
