After School Programs: Adult Child
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Your Baby Can Read Program
Asked by A.B. from Dallas
on February 25, 2011
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So, what are your thoughts on the Your Baby Can Read Program? Have you tried it? I have read a lot of conflicting info online and wondered if anyone has actually tried...
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- I am curious what your reasons are for doing it? Is it just so she can get a head start on reading? I have to say.. I'm a kindergarten teacher and I have mixed feeling...
- I think it's great that your daughter was signing 200 words by 22 months, but maybe if you didn't put her in front of the TV she would have been talking in full senten...
- I work in education, and I think the program is a little silly. I think its BETTER for children and toddlers to be playing than looking at flash cards. Its better for ...
Autism - Support Groups, Special Needs Program, Pediatrician
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on August 9, 2008
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Dear Moms,
My brother is looking into transfering from PA to Texas. My sister in law and he are concerned about their son whom has autism and significant cognative d...
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- M., We run a nonprofit that helps families with special kids. Have them go to our web site, www.TXSpecialKids.org, and write us there. We'll be happy to communicate...
- I am pretty sure Fielder Road Baptist church (in Arlington)has a special needs class. My friend, which is a speech therapist, helps with that class sometimes.
- i have an 18 year old brother with severe autism...my mom is an advocate for these sweet children. she is full of resources i will be happy to get her in contact with ...
After School Care Rates for Babysitters in Allen, TX
Asked by K.V. from Dallas
on July 15, 2011
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I have two boys, one 10 (will be 11 in August) and the other 6 (7 in Nov) that will need after school care this coming school year. How much do you typically pay a hi...
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- Kids Club through the AISD is wonderful!! I'm not sure what school your children go to, but my daughter was at Kids Club from Kindergarten through 6th grade at Vaugha...
- Rather than a high school student, I bet you could find a stay home mom in your neighborhood. I did this last year and it worked out great. I got a little extra spendi...
- I live in Allen and we are in the Plano ISD. Plano has after school care, PASAR and it is a great program. The children get snacks, play time and most importantl...
Caring About School
Asked by L.H. from Toledo
on October 17, 2006
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I got a call from one of my daughter's teacher today. She is ok with behavior as usual. She is in danger of failing because of not turning in work. She will still be a...
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- L., I am the mother of twin 18 year old boys and I have been batteling this problem for the last 3 years. They are seniors this year and we still have problems gettin...
- L., What is she really interested in? Maybe getting involved with her in something she likes and encouraging that, on the condition that she do well in school will...
- Hi L., I too was a single parent with a child that didnt want to apply himself in school. He was very well liked by students and teachers both. His teachers use to te...
Mother and Adult Daughter
Asked by J.T. from Washington DC
on August 20, 2009
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My adult daughter doesn't want me in her life. I am out of the inner loop. What can I do?
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- Again, you didn't provide too many details, but I'll tell you that my mother and I had a lot of problems dealing with each other. Especially after my younger brother d...
- I'm guessing this didn't happen over night. Is she hanging out with a bad crowd or is she busy working, dating, going to school, etc? Some detail on how things got t...
- How old is she and what are the reasons? It may take time if there are any hurts that haven't been dealt with. However, you could start writing to her and hope that on...
How to Deal with an 18 Year Old Living at Home
Asked by L.G. from San Francisco
on July 6, 2009
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Hello mamas. I really need some advice on how to go about handling my daughter who is 18 and living at home. She is a responsible person who has a part-time job, has...
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- My 18 year old son has just come home from Southern California after trying to move out on his own, and not being able to find a job. He had a little money left him by...
- You wrote that your daughter is a "responsible person" and then you detailed how she breaks the law every single night, and ignores the house rules and the feelings (s...
- I have to tell you, having a new adult child can be more challenging than a willful 3 year old. Unfortunately like a 3 year old you need to set the boundaries and pray...
Getting Ready for Middle School
Asked by M.S. from Raleigh
on November 12, 2009
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My 10 year old is finishing 5th grade and will be going to middle school next school year. Since I've already done this once with my oldest, you might expect me to be ...
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- What an exciting time in his life!!! Moving to the next level of life and maturity and responsibility. He will be moving with forever friends he has made thru the ye...
- I felt this way when my now 18 year old son went into high school. I was remembering all my stress when I went to school. Don't let him feel that if this is somethin...
- I encouraged the kids to join in the activities the school offers. My son joined the band and my daugter the academic teams and orchestra. THat way they have an inst...
Going Back to School?
Asked by S.B. from Toledo
on March 28, 2008
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I am a single mother of 3 elementary school daughters. I work full time, but because of having children, I never persued a degree. I have come to the realization tha...
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- Go for it! I am a 35 year old single mother of 2. I resigned my full time job an began going to college full time and only working part time about 2 1/2 years ago. I...
- I had my son while I was still in school, only took 2 weeks off and returned. I changed my degree after having him so just graduated last fall and he turned 5 this mon...
- Hi S.! Have you thought about or looked into taking online courses? I did this through Univesity of Phoenix because I wanted to be able to stay home with my kids......
18 Year Old High School Senior - Keeping Them Motivated to Graduate!
Asked by T.T. from Portland
on January 30, 2009
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I have five stepchildren ages 12 to almost 18 and one daughter of my own, age 17. The oldest are twin boys who will be 18 on the 10th of February. They live with my hu...
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- Hello, Well I have not gotten to that point with my children yet but I can tell you how my mother handled me when I was that age and opting to drop out of school and t...
- T., I do not envy your position. My sister's oldest were thinking they were able to handle the same issues...they wouldn't get up, take care of themselves, or get w...
- Do your step-sons have part-time jobs? Usually, the jobs kids can get while still in high school are not "fun" jobs. Fast food places, grocery stores, gas stations and...
18 Year Old Son Advise to Make Right Choices
Asked by J.M. from Flagstaff
on November 24, 2009
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My son just turned 18 and though he is the oldest, once upon a time he was the only sibling now he has a brother and sister. He has always been spoiled. and though ...
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- I think that you keep your home open for him to come home, IF he follows the rules and goes to school and tries to do well there. Don't shut him out just yet. But, a...
- Stop paying for his cell phone, car insurance and gas. Tell him if he wants to live in your home he lives by your rules, regardless of his age. Tell him to get a job...
- Dear JLM, As parents, we frequently try to prevent our kids from making mistakes because we love them so much. We forget that the road to wisdom is paved with mist...
