School: V Tech

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V-tech or Leapfrog

My son ayden will be turning 5 in november and we are wanting to get him a video system....my husband has a play station that the boys LOVE to play..but ayden isnt getting much educational value out of it. His nana bought his a v-tech v-smile 2 years ago..but it doesnt work--thanks to little brother!! So we are wanting to get him a new one...but which system is better? Also--we were thinking about the handheld versions. Does v-tech have one? And is this new Leapster 2 any good? So do any of you have any reviews of which one would be a...

Academic Performance

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What Should I Buy: V-tech Smile, LeapFrog Clicksmart or the Leapster

Hi ladies! I have a 5 and a 2 1/2 year old at home and I am deciding between buying V-Tech Smile, the LeapFrog Clisckmart and the Leapster. I am looking for something educational (get my 5 year old ready foe Kindergarten), fun, durable and easy for my little boy to use too. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! T.

After School Programs

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Best Tablet for a Soon to Be 6 Year Old

I want to get my girl a tablet for xmas/bday gift. What is the best one out there for someone her age? V-tech? Nabi? Meeps? There are soooo many out there just dont know which to choose!!

Groups & Lessons

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My Son Wants to "Learn to Read"....

My 4.5 year old pays very close attention to commercials on tv - he is the target demographic let me tell you! The other day he saw something having to to with learning to read. He instantly said he wanted it so he could learn to read all his books. I love it!!! Of course I was in a different room and didn't see the commercial but I am assuming it was along the lines of Leapfrog or V-tech. My mother wants to get him this for Christmas, but I don't know which item would be best. Any ideas out there or personal experience? I have looked...

Online School

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Slow Start in the Academic World...

Dear mommies, I have not been the best parent to my 1st grader when he was a preschooler and kindergartener. Apparently he is not as interested in school and reading as I hoped he would be, and just realized it is my fault! I barely read to him, I did not encourage him when he accomplished things, and I did not encourage him to use his educational toys (v-tech video games, etc). I feel horrible, his grades are still decent, but his reading is at a level 3 (should be at least at a 6 according to his teacher's report). He gives up so...