After School Care: Older Child
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6- Year Old Former Preemie
Asked by J.R. from Cedar Rapids
on May 22, 2008
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Hi there,
Six years ago I gave birth to my first son who came into the world at 27 weeks. Despite some vision problems and coordination concerns, he is a very normal,...
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- Hi My daughter has alot of sensory issues We took her to a OT theripst and that helped ALOT. also I read any and all books about sensory issues The Sensational child...
- My son is almost 3 and Has Sensory Processing Disorder. Even though there ages are quite different it sounds like SPD, I am reading two books, one is called Raising A ...
- Dera J. R My 7 year old has sensory issues, speech issues and a learning disability. We started therapy at age 18 months but didn't realize he had sensory issues u...
6 Year Old Not Wanting to Use the Bathroomo (When He Needs To!)
Asked by J.N. from Seattle
on October 28, 2009
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Hi moms -
My 6 year old son is having some bathroom issues(only #2). This is not actually something new. He will sit (stand, run) there and make a mess in his undie...
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- At 6, he knows better than to use the restroom in his underwear. When my son was towards the end of his potty training stage, I noticed the difference between when he...
- I am an R.N. not that that matters really. I think you should take your son to his M.D. right away. It may be physical, emotional or the way the problem is being handl...
- Is this the same son that you are asking about the omgea 3s for? Has he been dx with ADD?
Seeking Help with Reading for My 6 Year Old Daughter
Asked by C.N. from Raleigh
on October 27, 2009
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My daughter has been having trouble learning how to read. She gets frustrated very quickly and wants to just give up. She trys to sound out all the words, even words...
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- My daughter is six and had exactly the same problem at the beginning of this year- I could have written your question until the beginning of the month! (My son has AD...
- Hi C., My oldest daughter was reading in two weeks with the Phonics Game. My second however was not reading AT ALL at SEVEN. We worked, got her a tutor, worked some...
- You've probably recieved a lot of advice about this... but as a soon to be mom, i know that i will probably worry about every little thing that doesnt seem right with ...
Looking for Hip Hop/break Dancing Classes for My 8 Year Old Son
Asked by A.L. from Orlando
on August 10, 2006
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needing some info on any dance class for boys thats not to expensive
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- Hi A.: My name is C. and I have a 6 year old girl. She takes cheerdance at Spotlight Dance Center. They have hip/hop and break dancing for the boys and girls ther...
- hi A. i live in oviedo i would probably say go to the memorial building or call they have dance teams there on certain days just call ok hope you can find it from C. h
- Festival of Dance in East Orlando , on Alafaya trail near Eastwood has offered these classes.
My 7-Year Old Son Too Shy to Ask Questions and Join Group Activities in School
Asked by J.Y. from Philadelphia
on October 26, 2009
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Hi moms,
My 7-year old son who's in 2nd grade has always been a cautious child ever since he was a baby. I always knew he has an introverted personality but though...
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- My son has always been cautious and quiet too. In pre-school it got a little better. In Kindergarten it got a little better and this year it seems a little better. ...
- It could just be that your son is very shy! But, if you feel maybe he needs a little help talk to the school counselor - she may be able to work with him a little - if...
- I can relate to what you're going through. My son is younger but it's been really hard for him. I have the same personality so I can relate in some ways but in other...
6 Year Old Having Occasional Accidents
Asked by S.G. from Dallas
on January 19, 2012
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Hello all! My daughter is 6 1/2 years old and has been potty trained for longer than I can remember. In the last couple of weeks she has had 4 daytime accidents and ...
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- Yeah she is having a hard time adjusting. Nothing you can do for it. Iknow my ex and I work flexible so she can see each when she wants. Like last night was his nig...
- Has she had any falls on the playground, at school, etc? The reason I ask is that your tailbone (called the sacrum) can become misaligned and put pressure on the nerv...
- Kids can pick up on your stress. You may think the only difference is that you pick her up from school, but she's feeling it. What I've always done with my daughter is...
10 Year Old Who Struggles with Writing
Asked by S.C. from Allentown
on May 25, 2010
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My son is a gifted 4th grader, participating in our school's gifted program, accelerated reading, and is a year ahead in math. He gets good grades & takes pride in hi...
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- Yes! Call your nearest children's hospital and get an appointment with a developmental pediatrican. Since you list more than a fine motor issue, you really need a fu...
- This may be a sign of dysgraphia or disorder of written expression. There is a great Yahoo discussion group for this, go to groups.yahoo.com and search for dysgraphia....
- look into dysgraphia more. While my son does not have a formal diagnosis for it, I used turoting and methods geared toward it with pretty good results.
7 Year Old Won't Try Any Activities at All
Asked by E.T. from Los Angeles
on October 11, 2010
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My 7 son is adverse to trying any kind of activity. I didn't want to force him into too many activities too young and now he won't try any. He is not over scheduled an...
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- My son will be 7 in December and is the same way. I tell him that he has to do one activity outside of school and that's it. Otherwise, he'd just sit around the hous...
- What does he do at home? Does he read, play video games, watch movies, play on a swingset,,, maybe reducing what he does there would help him see what else he can do o...
- My 6.5 yr old son is very similar. He will sometimes agree to an activity if I am there with him. He likes ice skating bc we do it together. He agreed to swimming less...
After School Boredom
Asked by A.L. from Atlanta
on August 17, 2012
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My daughter has just started the 1st grade and I do have a full time job where I do work from the house. I am fortunate that my daughter is able to come home after sc...
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- I am in the exact same scenario, except that I have two kids so they have each other to interact with (this can be great and not so great as siblings love/hate each ot...
- She needs you most of all to be with her and do things with her, but I see that you have to work. But this is what she really needs and wants. Children really don't ...
- It really does sound like she needs an after-school Program to keep her busy. The reality is that it is pretty tough for a 6-year old to entertain herself every day f...
6 Year Old Is Peeing His Pants Quite Often
Asked by C.M. from Janesville-Beloit
on December 6, 2011
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My son just had his 6th birthday last week. For the past few months, he's been having quite a few accidents. There was a time he was peeing his pants everyday. It g...
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- A six year old will NOT pee their pants, especially at school, unless there is a medical reason or emotional reason. Something serious is bothering him and ANY form of...
- I agree with the poster that your son might have some sensory issues. My daughter has Sensory Processing Disorder. She was the opposite--any little tinkle was caus...
- I was not clear from your post whether this has always been a problem for him or whether he used to be dry but has more recently regressed. Therefore I will answer 2 w...
