After School Care
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5 Y/o and the "F" Word!
Asked by L.B. from Columbia
on December 3, 2009
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I'm going to start off by saying we don't cuss around the kids. I feel weird when I cuss at all (alone, out with friends, etc.), because it's so ingrained in my head n...
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- Hi L., Isn't it amazing how quickly little ones pick up the bad stuff!!! My kids are all older now but what worked well with our family was to explain why we don't...
- Mine did it at 3 and said SOB. She learned it from daddy while he worked on the car. He does not do it around them, but he was working on the car and didn't know she...
- I do cuss and drop the F bomb. My kids, even my 13yr. wont cuss they know they are big people words. they are used to it and they dont think it is a big deal. just lik...
Virgin Mary Costume
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on December 2, 2009
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My daughter is the Virgin Mary in her school Christmas program this year. Besides a potato sack dress and a shawl around he head, I am not sure what to do. Anyone ha...
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- http://www.anniescostumes.com/ppcbiblical.htm?gclid=CJa26pf-tp4CFQKdnAod3jvqlA http://www.costumehub.com/products/child-virgin-mary-costume/it08819 need help ...
- I think that pretty much covers it. I'd google "virgin mary costumes" and see what pictures they have, but I think it's a pretty simple costume. Congrats :)
- Maybe make a little halo out of gold wrapping paper or something similar....?
1St/2nd Grade Split Class - Any Tips for Parents?
Asked by E.M. from San Francisco
on August 29, 2012
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I just found out today that my son was placed in 1st/2nd grade split class. Other parents who were placed in this class were notified in advance, so I was shocked whe...
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- My son is a 2nd grader in a 1st/2nd split. I am very excited about it. There is so much research out there on the benefits of multi-level classrooms. He'll get plen...
- Has always worked well, IMO. The kids have a lot to gain from it. I would not be worried.
- My daughter was a 1st grader in a 1st/2nd split and I actually found it to be a good thing. They get exposed to 2nd grade material A LOT because they hear instruction...
Charter School Recommendation - High School
Asked by D.C. from Phoenix
on September 26, 2011
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Hello all!
I am looking for some recommendations of good alternative high school options for a friend who lives near South Mountain. His son is struggling greatly i...
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- The one I would recommend is not a charter school but a private school. Its ALA,( Az Lutheran Academy) located at 27 and Southern. Its a Lutheran school but you don't ...
- Paragon Science Academy High School on Chandler Blvd. just east of Kyrene is a small school with high academy expectations. You can see more at www.paragonscience.org.
- I've heard great things about Veratas. Also, Metro Arts Institute is a small charter. My daughter is in the 8th grade there and I have some carpoolers in the high sc...
Gift or Not to Gift
Asked by A.T. from Boston
on December 10, 2010
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My son started kindergarten this past September and is being invited to birthday parties for classmates and other kids that he knows from the after school program. If...
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- I don't send a gift if my child doesn't attend a party.
- I give a gift even if we can't make it if it is a child that has come to my kids' parties or is someone we are very close to.
- I wouldn't expect a gift from a kid that doesn't make it to my child's party--would you? But please rsvp--so many people do not do that these days.
Pre-school in South Carolina
Asked by M.N. from Charleston
on July 24, 2008
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I had my older daughter who is 4 enrolled in a pre-school program at St. Timothys in Goose Creek for 08-09 school year. However to many kids droped out of her class an...
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- My Daughter went to Westview's CD4 program and it was great. I love the teachers, my daughter had a great time and learned tons. Good Luck T. sah mother of 3 ...
- Wow! I'm sorry to hear that! My son's enrolled there in the 2/3 year old preschool starting this fall and when I went to register him, parents were getting turned aw...
- Check with the elementary school in your area, some of the public schools offer a K-4 program. My son went to the K-4 program at Devon Forest and it was wonderful. G...
Looking for Child Care- near St. Peters, MO
Asked by M. from St. Louis
on January 26, 2006
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I will be moving to the St. Peters, MO area within the next month and need help locating a good day care. I'm open to facility day cares- but more interested in at hom...
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- M., I am new myself to this area but did find a facility in St. Peters. It is called Karen's Kids. They are reasonably priced (I thought). I have a newborn and i...
- My son goes to St. Charles Community College Early childhood development program. This is a REALLY great program I would reccomend anyone to check out and send their ...
- Hi M., Do you know what school your child will be attending? I might be able to give you some help based on that info. N.
4Th Grade Son with Dyslexia Looking for Additional Resources
Asked by P.G. from Dallas
on September 10, 2009
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We found out our 9 year old (4th grade)was diagnosed with dyslexia when he was in the 2nd grade. He is attending public school and every day for 45 minutes is the the...
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- Be thankful that your child is getting the help he needs, because mine didn't (he had to fail before getting any help). Have you tried color overlays to see if that h...
- My son was having a horrible time in 8th grade. Lots of behavioral issues, poor grades, and a generalized defeatist attitude that I attributed to hormones. I finally g...
- P., My husband tuotors dyslexia students. He has over 20 years woiking with dyslexia studets and he can work with you and the school as well. Please give him a call.##...
Looking for Work in Mckinney
Asked by K. from Dallas
on November 15, 2005
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I just moved to the area and I am looking for a job that I can do from home. I just enrolled in a program doing surveys online but I think I got wripped off. Does anyo...
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- Hi K.. I'm also a SAHM mom of two girls. I would love to fill you in on a great way to work from home for a great company! It's a Fortune 500 Inc. company that has bee...
- Hi there K.! I have also tried the survey's...I did not pay out of pocket to try it but still found out it was basically useless. There have been several of us on he...
- Hi K.! I've been working a home-based business for a couple of months, and the longer I'm with them, the more excited I am about having joined this company. We don'...
Seeking Kindergarten Program in NW GR or Downtown
Asked by A.C. from Grand Rapids
on October 16, 2008
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I have a four year old who will be starting Kindergarten next Fall '09 and a 1 year old who would need daycare. I am wondering about Grand Rapids Montessori school and...
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- Isn't it wonderful that we live in an area that has so many wonderful options for our kids schooling? Have you considered the Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center? It...
- We made the decision to keep our daughters out of GRPS, for various reasons, and did get our oldest into the Kindergarten program at Walker Charter Academy. We LOVE i...
- I am not familiar with GR Montessori, but my cousin has her children in Walker Charter and she loves it. Good luck! C.
