Comments on: What Can I Do To Make The Site Better?

By: Cdmpiii

Cdmpiii — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:13:12 +0000

We used Brio but it could work for Thoms just as well. WE counted the number of cars and then if pictures were available we matched them. We also used it for naming colors and then writing numbers. You can also teach your child what the train does and then if they can put 1 or 2 or 3 etc, of the pieces together the yu can write the kind of train it is. We also used toy points fir each time our child was successful at what ever tasks we grouped together. This allows your child to save to buy Thomas trains or accessiores adn you will be amazed at ow quicly they learn to count toy points. You make the number of poinys very high because the toy is expensive and your child will be getting to 100 in no time. You can apply teh same to potty training. Make a great big deal out of each time your child uses the potty correctly. WE had all family members come and clap and the we waived good by to poo poo and the rewarded our child with M&M's scitttles etc. We also allowed the child to throw the candy at the poop if hw so desired. We went from having trouble to having it down like a snap. Toy points were also given ad the we gradually told him he was a big boy adn we were not going to continue because it was private. Under NO circumstances di we ever punish or even make anything out of a mess or as we caled it and accident. We told him stories ofhaving accidents as big peo0le ourselves and laughed but lost his shame. If your child is in daycare many times they are made fun of for an accidet and shame only makes it worse. Always say OH OO ACCIDENT and then let the child tell about when you or his Mom had and accident as an adult. Child labor surgery they sdo not care they just thnk it is super cool that you are not perfect Make it up if you have to. Good luck potty training gone wrong is a recipe for a troubled childhood and later sexual problems. Let's all make sure we get this right

By: Bev

Bev — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 23:47:42 +0000

How about introducing a 'blank' train' where the child can spell the name of the actual train on, this will then activate the train to move on the track with the correct spelling.

By: Charles Ho

Charles Ho — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 07:16:40 +0000

My Grandson is just learning to color pages and so far all is well. I do appreciate the behavioral lessons taught in the videos and perhaps these lessons could be combined on this web site.

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 03:32:43 +0000

I would like to see more educational videos. I realize this is a site that is aimed towards printables… It's just an idea

By: Jill

Jill — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:33:49 +0000

Thought your readers might want to know about an ongoing contest on honestbaby.com - Name that Thomas Engine For a Chance to Win! Guess the right engine and you can win Day Out With Thomas tickets and the latest Thomas DVDs!
http://www.honestbaby.com/name-that-thomas-engi...

By: Mindy R.

Mindy R. — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 18:56:08 +0000

Wow great idea “First Time Dad” I am having problems with potty training my child as well.

By: First Time Dad

First Time Dad — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:31:08 +0000

What about information on potty training. I COULD REALLY USE THAT RIGHT NOW

By: Jen B.

Jen B. — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 06:43:28 +0000

I was going to recommend this but Patty beat me to the draw. Good Job Patty!

By: Big D

Big D — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:54:21 +0000

I would like to see some more content such as articles etc…

By: Kris H.

Kris H. — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 02:30:59 +0000

How about something online where the kids can learn Spanish?