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Tuesday, May 10, 2011

Teach your baby to read!

My daughter will be starting preschool next year which is going to be a challenge! Well I went to one of those meet and greets with some of the other parents and was overwhelmed with how much the parents were making learning a chore. Don't get me wrong my daughter is one smart cookie but we make it a game...I don't shove constant learning activities with no fun involved down her throat. Well I want her to get the best possible start in life so I began looking into the Intellectual Baby program. I have the book, flashcards, and DVD and I must say it is incredible. Recent studies show that babies enter a critical period of learning from birth to about 5 years of age.  This time-period is a unique "window of opportunity" to establish a firm foundation for their future. Research shows that a one year old will learn twice as fast as a three year old. These early years represent a critical time in your baby's life.  This is the absolutely best time to teach babies to read, introduce music, art, foreign languages, etc. So we have had our DVD for a few weeks and my daughter loves to watch. She loves monkeys which are also in the book so it is sure to captivate her attention. The graphics are eye catching and you can have the program on in the background while you use the flashcards and book. Overall I am impressed with the program and will be buying the set for future baby shower gifts. 
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  1. RealtorSDMay 11, 2011 at 1:32 PM

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  2. RealtorSDMay 11, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I like that it helps form a bond between mom and baby.
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  3. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    Like Free an Frugal Mommy of one on FB! lanette_beck@yahoo.com Would love this for my twin boys!

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  4. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Like how close you become with your children when you read to them! lanette_beck@yahoo.com

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  5. TraciMay 11, 2011 at 10:34 PM

    I like that it was designed for children ages 3 months to 3 years.

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  8. SaraMay 11, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I am a kindergarten teacher so I'm excited by anything that's created with the basis of the developing brain in early childhood. It's a crucial time.
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  11. AnonymousMay 11, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    I am facebook fan. I like the fact that it makes learning fun!
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  12. AnonymousMay 12, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    There are so many greats benefits to this that it is hard to narrow down. I think that this is something that actually makes learning to read fun for children! angelatoppa@gmail.com

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  13. RealtorSDMay 13, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    I like that it promotes bonding with mom and baby.
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  14. Mom of depends on the kid and placeMay 14, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    I like how simple it is to use and uses an animal kids general tend to love.

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  15. Lori BMay 14, 2011 at 11:01 AM

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    I like how it can be started on baby who can't even talk yet. And I like the bond it will help create between us and our baby as we teach him.

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  18. UnknownMay 14, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    from birth to about 5 years of age time-period is a unique "window of opportunity" to establish a firm foundation for their future.
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  21. April YedinakMay 14, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    I like that it comes with a how to guide, in case you are struggling.

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  24. Janice RichardsonMay 14, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    This is fascinating to me! I like that they use the whole word method for reading, which I think works best for young children!
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  27. Social Worky Family GirlMay 15, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    I love how early they want you to get really invested in your child's educational development!!!

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  30. malikaMay 15, 2011 at 5:47 PM

    i like how easy this sounds
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  32. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 7:09 PM

    I like the flashcards. :) I make mine at home, and these would be great since they look so much more durable!

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  35. UnknownMay 15, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    "window of opportunity" to establish a firm foundation for their future.

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  38. Angie BMay 15, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    I like that it comes with flashcards too
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  39. Angie BMay 15, 2011 at 8:56 PM

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  41. Rebecca Williams May 15, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    I agree that we need to invested in your our child's educational development at an early age. The sooner the better.
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  44. lauraMay 16, 2011 at 1:08 AM

    I like that early reading can boost IQ
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  47. latanya tMay 16, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I like that they offer a variety of dvds in different learning areas such as shapes and colors.

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  50. DavneyMay 16, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I think we'll like the DVDs! Looks fun :)

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  51. Little Mama MeowMay 16, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    I like how it can be used for babie that can't even talk yet

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  54. AnonymousMay 16, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I like how you can start at an early age. sd.hawaii@yahoo.com

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  55. DeannaMay 17, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    I like that it comes as a whole set: dvd, cards, books
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  58. lewalkMay 17, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    I like that it comes with books, flash cards, and DVDs to reinforce what they are learning.

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  61. UnknownMay 17, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    I like the bonding aspect behind it and how it helps you create it during the early years that are critical time in baby's life. Also great to introduce music to them @ a young age.

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  64. 4given1May 17, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    "Children who have been taught to read at an early age, show advanced reading comprehension and a faster reading speed."

    I like how it fosters better reading comprehension earlier.

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  67. Lisa DMay 17, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    I like that the program is fun as well as educational!
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  70. Heather RMay 17, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    I like how they have set up the program to keep the child's attention and be entertaining.

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  73. daivabaumMay 18, 2011 at 5:26 AM

    I like that it develops a strong bond between the child and their parents.
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  75. ShannonMay 18, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    I like that the children learn best from you! I like that this gives you different ways on teaching your child to read!

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  77. MandyMay 18, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    there is a critical learning age from birth to 5 years old
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  79. UnknownMay 18, 2011 at 7:03 PM

    I like out simple it is to do!

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  82. RebekahMay 18, 2011 at 8:23 PM

    My favorite thing about the program is I can still start now with my 2 and 3 year old and its gauranted FUN!
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  85. AmyLynnMay 19, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    I love that it "Strengthens bond between you and your baby."

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  88. jadavisMay 19, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I like that it comes with flash cards and books!
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  91. DianaMay 19, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    I like that it is interactive between baby and parent
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  96. Kristi SMay 19, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I love that they make it fun for kids to learn!
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  99. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    I like that it comes with a guide and uses animals. My kids love animals.

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  101. DiscoverHope7May 19, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I like the bonding!

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  103. cmanMay 19, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    Research shows that a one year old will learn twice as fast as a three year old.
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  108. HyzennthlayMay 19, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I really like that this program sets them up for an easier time with school later on. I also like the fact that this is another activity I can do with my child that will benefit him over time.

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  111. MillyMay 19, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    I like that it promotes learning in the phase when a baby is so eager and ready to learn. And also that it encourages parents to be the foundation of learning.
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  112. RachelMay 19, 2011 at 2:45 PM

    I like the simpliness of it

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  116. Vicky C.May 19, 2011 at 3:21 PM

    I like that it acknowledges that babies are capable of intelligence. :)
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  119. AnonymousMay 19, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I Love How the Program Teaches Reading. I think We All Want Our Children To read And This Would Be Perfect BEcause My Daughter Knows Her Abc's just not reading Yet.

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  120. Twingle MommyMay 19, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    I like that it requires the parents to have direct interaction with their kids.
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  121. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I learned I learned "90% of your child's brain is developed in the first five years of life".
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  122. UnknownMay 19, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I like that besides the kits, they also offer baby books and baby puzzles...I really like those!
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  124. Lagean EllisMay 19, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    I like that you can start teaching them at such a young age. Remarkable!

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  127. AbbyMay 20, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    I like that the program is easy to use.
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