I'm interested in the coupon code as well. We have done the TeedleWink DVDs however since my child is getting older, we are ready to move on with Wink. Does the code work for Wink as well? Thanks!

My son is mixing up the languages he is learning as well...so I can definately relate, he says something in Mandarin but says its Spanish, and vice versa...at least they're learning, .

http://p22.com/musicfont/ seemed to be a good website online, but I am interested in other responses as well, hope this helps!

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I actually have my son playing both of those intstruments as well, and it is just easier for him to alternate instruments each day since we are still in the very early learning stages (reading music, but not quite fluently but playing songs by memory). He took a break over summer, so he is just now getting back into both instruments, and he does an hour a day. Hope that helps!

Interesting article that helped me make a decision that was best for my family:http://www.med.umich.edu/yourchild/topics/tv.htm
This tends to be a very touchy topic, and honestly to each their own, but here is my humble opinion. While moderation is the key to just about everything, it tends not to happen, maybe in your household but it certainly isn't guaranteed when others are watching your child(ren), at play dates, etc. Taking an objective look at my personal TV viewing, I have to agree with a lot of the things the aforementioned article stated. It tended to be a waste of precious time to me, and I don't want to put that habit on my son if I can help it. FCC also reports that by the time children get to 1st grade, they would have watched 3 school years worth of TV. As a personal preference, I would rather say that by the time my little one got to 1st grade, he had spent his time in various other ways than watching TV. Again to each his/her own. *Slowly backs out of thread*

I understand your thought process, and even if you choose not to tell, then its your choice. Like some of the other posters mentioned, when your little one is a genius, you might not want it attributed to luck, especially if you are putting in work to unlock your babies genius potential. I was a late early education bloomer, I tried to rely on methods that simply weren't working for my ds, if your daughter happens not to read by 2, it should not make you feel ashamed. At least you are trying, and that is what matters. Don't be embarrassed, that's what we are all here for, to support each other.

Have you looked at piano wizzard?  It's approach is very similar to SM at a fraction of the cost.  I got it for my 2.5 year old twins, but am finding they are more interested in picking stickers off the keys and unpluging cords.  I am putting it away for a few more months, and will probably bring it out again next October or November when the weather turns rainy.  I am discussing my experience in this thread.

I thought PW was more expensive... SoftWay is $199, while PW is $599(with Keyboard) without the Brillkids promotion and $497(with keyboard) with the promotion.
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This topic is so hard to address, but clearly it needs to be. I was curious about the same thing because I find myself continuously telling my son to do what the teacher says when he's at preschool. It crossed my mind, how do I help him know what's acceptable behavior from an adult/child/care person? Thank you for being brave enough for bringing it up, and I will be looking for responses. I think I will start with the pertinent information, and eventually work my way up. 

Quote of the day: "Um...no. He's not a toy." I think I am going to use that in the future when people ask my son to perform like he's a circus clown, or an over-pedigreed dog.  

Thanks so much for your thorough answer Chris! @ KL I guess when you put it like that, the notion sounds utterly ridiculous. If he is capable of learning at a faster pace with software that will engage him, then so be it.

Thanks Chris! One more quick question (again, to either, just no product bashing), I have a full keyboard, will the software adapt to that or will it still be concentrated as if playing on a smaller keyboard? The teacher would prefer not using software for at least 4 months, but I really want my son to advance so that he can move past the remedial piano stuff, which is why I am considering supplementing with software. Thanks.

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@WolfWind, yes its quite sad actually. Kids aged 2-5 are watching an average of 32 hours/week. By the time kids go to first grade, the FCC says they would have watched an equivalent of 3 school years of TV. My son hasn't had a massive emotional breakdown because we don't watch TV, but you know, I'm crazy for such "torture". I can't keep letting it get to me, because I know why we have chosen the path that we have. I think about all the time we spend doing things like puzzles, and writing, and practicing piano and violin and all of our little mini lessons and imagine trying to squeeze all of that in between his favorite shows. Right now it all falls into place because we have so much time between school and bedtime, but if he were to watch even the daily recommendation of 2 hours per day, that's a lot of our activities gone. A virtual forum is nice to at least have some support. When comments are made about his development I do say that I work with him at home, I wouldn't want anyone thinking it was "luck" either. Going into detail though is really tricky and to those that are unhappy with their educational involvement concerning their kids, or their child's developmental level, it sounds "pretentious". This forum is a nice reminder that 1) we are supposed to have a strong presence in the education of our kids, 2) early education is one of the best gifts we can give/help foster as parents, 3) we're not crazy!

I actually had a similar question about combining both a software program, as well as keeping my son in traditional lessons. Might it hinder him in some way or will it make the traditional lessons more worth while? Thanks in advance. I would appreciate answers from either side, so long as it doesn't include product bashing.

Programming now is geared more toward kids than in past years. When the "no TV under two" suggestion came into existence, researchers didn't have these toddler shows or right-brain stimulating DVDs to go off of. Rather, they made their assessments based off of normal adult or older child programming, which proved to be too much for children so young. Research shows that interaction is the most important thing that you can give a child under two, and if I could have done it all over again, I would not have wasted my time with some of this "educational" shows geared towards tots, because some are a waste of time and brain space (IMO). As long as you don't throw kids in front of TV and expect them to learn more than they would through daily interaction, and you moderate what they watch, then I think it's fine. The quality of material and learning from Little Pim or Tweedle Wink is a far cry from "Max & Ruby" (seriously, what are they learning watching that show?) and the like. I agree, content and the amount of viewing is everything.

Organic vegan food is what we eat now, when he was a baby he ate organic baby food (Earths Best Organics), its nice that there is such a wide selection now. When I was still feeding, I ate a lot of raw, and living foods rather than nutrient depleted, artificially colored/flavored foods. Through my next pregnancy I plan on eating a 100% raw vegan diet to give my child as many nutrients as possible.