After School Programs: Child
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Websites for 6 Year Old
Asked by J.V. from Milwaukee
on July 7, 2009
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I have a 6 year old and a 3 year old. I am looking for some suggestions for websites that are age appropriate. We already go on Playhouse Disney and PBS. Are there ...
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- What everyone said is great. Also try buildabear.com. You don't have to own a bear in order to play their games.
- We do uptoten.com for our 5 year old. It's mostly educational games and music and such. It can be done in French too, and some of it is very weird, but in a way that's...
- One of children's favorite websites is www.marvelkids.com On that site, the kids can create their own superhero. (Scroll to the bottom of the page, it's a box on the ...
6 Year Old Who Snores
Asked by H.K. from Dallas
on September 19, 2008
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My 6 year old daughter has snored for as long as I can remember. I took her to her Ear, Nose and Throat doctor and he recommended surgery to have her tonsils and aden...
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- We went to an ENT who had us have my daughter's head x-rayed. He felt that, after looking at the x-ray, that it would be best to try some allergy meds (she not only s...
- Here was my situation: My son snored and had trouble breathing at night from the moment I remember. He was always getting sick and getting ear infections too. He al...
- Hi H., some people just snore but it's because they breath through their mouths. A lot of childrens nasil passages are small & they breath easier with their mouth open...
After-School Program Pick-Up Question
Asked by T.M. from Tampa
on December 2, 2011
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My DH picked up our son this afternoon since I was running late. This Program picks up our son after school and keeps him until we get off of work. The director aler...
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- It is the child care's responsibility to pick this child up on time. They should be there when he gets out of school. He's 5 for goodness sake. Please call the scho...
- If they claim to have pick-up service, they need to pick up when school lets out just like a parent would. The school is not responsible to watch your son after 2...
- That is excessively late! I taught elementary. Kids get picked up within 10 minutes of release at the latest....otherwise they go to the afterschool program held in ...
Help with a Sad 6 Year Old.
Asked by D.A. from Utica
on October 11, 2009
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I really need some advice. My 6 year old daughter is very sad. I have tried a lot of different things to make her happy including spending one on one time, new kitte...
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- I wouldn't pull her out of therapy, but I agree with the others, maybe find a new tharapist. Also 2 books I recommend for you to read. Awakening From Grief by John E....
- Wow, you sure have a lot to deal with. I am so sorry for you loss and all that your family is dealing with. As for your daughter, she sounds like my son (who has no...
- Hi D., I agree with the other poster about possible trying a new therapist. I also would go further to say can you find more a group therapy for her. I remember whe...
Start My Child in Kindergarten as a Young 5 Year Old or a 6 Year Old?
Asked by K.B. from Dallas
on February 16, 2010
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My daughter is in her first year of preschool. She will be turning 5 at the very end of August. With that in mind we have the option of letting her do another year or ...
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- You know your child better than anyone. How is she doing in pre-K? How are her socialization skills? What does the teacher say? My personal experience (My son is...
- It sure is easier when they miss the cut off and you don’t have to agonize about this. I rode this rollercoaster one year ago. I currently have a kindergartener t...
- my niece went at 5. she had an august birthday too. turned 5 and started school 3 days later :) she is the youngest in her class and has the best grades she is even in...
Argument with 5 Year Old ... Need Reassurance.
Asked by J.G. from Springfield
on September 1, 2011
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So, the high temperature today is supposed to be at least 100. My 5 year old does not like to wear shorts ... at all. He and I argued so much this morning. He almos...
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- That's not a battle I would choose, personally. He is not going to die wearing clothes that are not appropriate for hot weather. They're just clothes. In the scheme...
- Oh don't worry about it, he must have forgot abbott this just after 5 mins. R elax and chill, m sure you are a great mom, and thats why you are so conserned. And you...
- I'm sure once he started chatting with his friends he forgot *all* about it. Don't let this ruin YOUR day! I'm like your son though. I HATE shorts. I've alwas be...
5 Year Old Starving for Attention
Asked by K.B. from San Diego
on August 3, 2009
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Hi moms! I need some suggestions or insight on what to do about my daughter's behavior. She is 5 years old and she is a wonderful caring little girl, but seems to have...
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- I am a full time, stay at home mom, I now homeschool my youngest 2, but two out of my 4 kids were attention hogs like your daughter. The other two are quiet and avoid ...
- I have a girl, now almost 7 years old... and I went through that too. Try getting the book "Your 5 Year Old" or, "Your 6 Year Old" from www.amazon.com It is enligh...
- Dear K., I understand your frustration. As a parent coach, I can tell you that this is a very common challenge for parents. Below is a link to an article I wrote...
Typical 5 Year Old?
Asked by L.W. from Chicago
on December 29, 2011
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Hi All,
My son will be 5 in a couple of weeks. He goes to a Montessori school and has been for the last two years. As of late we have had numerous conversations with ...
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- That sounds pretty normal to me. My 4.5 year old girls are at about the same stage. They know all of the sounds of the alphabet and can count to a hundred, but still w...
- He is perfectly normal. Is the teacher pointing out the obvious or is she concerned? Unless there is a major developmental problem which would be evident before now,...
- Sounds pretty normal. I'd be concerned, however, if the teachers WEREN'T letting you know he was doing these things. BTW... part of "normal" is when they alread...
6 Year Old Throwing Temper Tantrums
Asked by M.H. from Lansing
on July 22, 2009
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I feel like a hostage to my 6 year old boy. He has had ongoing behavior problems. Recently, I lost my job and have been around him a lot more. He goes to the boys a...
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- You are doing everything right, and he still is having behavioral problems. Do you think it might be time to seek professional help from a dr. or therapist? When I ...
- It sounds to me like you are doing a great job! I think your son is just testing the boundaries. Hold on to what you know and trust yourself. You will get through t...
- Hi M. The first thing I thought of was my girlfriends son who's sensitive to corn. They took him off all corn. And could see a total difference in about 3 days. He g...
6 Year Old Miss Behaving in Class
Asked by S.K. from Dallas
on December 7, 2007
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hi to all moms
i have a 6 year old in kindergaten , through out this school year his behavior is getting worse everyday , cant stop playing or desrupting his teacher...
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- A few things to think about. Attention span--I have 2 boys that are borderline ADD (not Hyper as in ADHD). They are really sweet, but they have a hard time focusi...
- Please, please, please stop blaming yourself--it does no one any good. Find the root cause of the problem--take your son to his pediatrician & get a referral to a psy...
- You can talk to the school counselor and ask for a ADHD questionaire and give it a look to see if you think he would fall into that category. However, if you don't th...
