After School Programs: First Response
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Middle School Is Killing Me!!!
Asked by J.M. from Lexington
on September 24, 2010
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My son (11) has never liked school, now that he has moved to the middle school things seemed to be going a lot better. He was doing his homework and turning it all in...
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- I thought my son was just being lazy. It takes him so long to finish his school work, clean his room, anything. I finaly had him tested for ADD. Half of his teacher...
- you need to talk to his ped about having him tested for add. talk to them soon as a person with add i know how upsetting it can be to just not quiet get it. (i was dia...
- My first response would be to go to the Special ed department in your school district and ask for a work up on your son. Too many districts are cutting teachers and s...
Daughter Invited to Two Back to School Parties
Asked by J.K. from Columbus
on August 12, 2007
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Okay, My 6 year old has been invited to two Back to School parties. ONe from a friend from her current class. Who invited her first and we did RSVP that we would be th...
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- I think you should still go to the one you RSVP'd. Just go there for a little while, maybe an hour or so then go to your long time friends house. Since she is a long ...
- two options ... go to both parties for 1/2 the time. Or allow your daughter to decide which one she wants to do more. Kids have to make choices and this will be one of...
- Why can't you do both? Are the parties at the same day and time?
Kindergardener Being Bullied at School
Asked by K.H. from Anchorage
on March 13, 2008
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My son is a happy go lucky kid. He doesnt understand why someone would not be freindly toward him. This being said, he doesnt usually tattle out of compromising a chan...
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- Do your best to volunteer in the classroom to observe. You might time it for when the class is occupied in an activity. Hang back and just observe. You have the right ...
- OH MAN!! _ This is my worst fear as a mother. My son will be starting school this coming fall, and I worry so MUCH about the exact thing you describe. The only thing...
- K....I agree w/the other advice. It's time for the mommy smackdown! I would just go park myself in that office outside the principal's office until he meets with you...
Do We Have a Right to Know About Why a Teacher Wasn't in School?
Asked by C.P. from New York
on March 16, 2012
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And please, before you respond, take a deep breath and carefully read what I wrote before you answer. Most of the responses that I have received have been very reacti...
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- I taught for 12 years at both private and public schools. A private school sent out a letter explaining another teacher's personal problems. It was a violation of law...
- No, you don't have a right to know. It's none of your business. I'm not sure why this would keep you up at night. Ughhh, rumors!!! ETA: I was breathing just fin...
- Legally, they can't tell you anything and it is unfair to ask an employer to reveal personal information about an employee. What if she was receiving medical care, or ...
Looking for a Pro-natural Ob Who's Not Extreme "organic"--First Pregnancy, Help!
Asked by J.B. from Provo
on May 16, 2008
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We just found out we're pregnant--Surprise!!! But we're excited, even if clueless. I was raised by a chiropractor so I'm pro-natural foods and things, but I'm defini...
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- Congrats! Although you are being thrown unexpectantly into parenthood, there's no better joy!! My doctor is Wayne Young, he has delivered all 4 of my boys and I love...
- Hello! Well, I see a group of Midwives at Mt Timpanogos Women's Health Care in American Fork. Its just down the street from the AF hospital. There are about 6 of th...
- Wow! We have a lot in common. I'm also in a master's program, have a husband in school and just had my first baby, so hopefully I can be of some help. I started with a...
6 Year Old with Night Terrors
Asked by A.B. from Denver
on June 24, 2012
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Every single night for the past 9 days now, my 6 year old son has been woken up with night terrors. He screams and cries and when my husband and I ask him whats wrongs...
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- My dd says she sees things in her room too and will run into our room. This has decreased as she has gotten older, but it temporarily got worse when we changed her ro...
- Adrenal hormones can play a large part in nightmares. Cortisol is the hormone im talking about. Also, many people with sleeping issues usually have an underlying me...
- I don't know if this is really night terrors, A.. Usually with night terrors, a child can't really communicate much at all, especially to the degree you are talking a...
Do You Take Your Child's Word ABSOLUTELY?
Asked by T.S. from San Francisco
on October 12, 2011
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Just wondering. Because I see a lot of question's posted,
my child said:
so and so pushed me, called me a name, etc.
my teacher said (something mean/inappropriate)...
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- "Do you always assume your child is telling the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, without question?" Of course not. That would be foolish. A.) Kids lie....
- I never assumed my kids were telling the whole truth, I always investigated. I don't think it's a good thing to think your kids can do no wrong... because eventually ...
- I know my kids take things out of proportion all the time. My daughter is 6 and golds me a while back the Hannah (I made up the name..) hated her and never was going ...
Sleepover Help???
Asked by A. from Dallas
on March 1, 2008
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My daughter is in the 2nd grade and will be 8 in a few months. She has had a few sleepovers with friends that I know their parents and felt comfortable with, but now ...
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- This is how I handle it - my daughter says it embarrasses her, but so far she hasn't been mentally or physically mauled at a sleepover that we allowed her to go to. ...
- I could have written your ad WORD for WORD! I am with you 100%! My son is going to be in 8 in May. We haven't had the sleepover worries yet but I won't let him go t...
- If I were you, I'd schedule an after-school (or Sat.) playdate or two with the mom(s) included. You'll be able to tell a lot by just visiting with them. I'd start th...
What the Heck Is up...My Daughter and the 5Th grade...WHAT HAPPENED
Asked by L.C. from Dover
on November 16, 2011
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I posted a question yesterday about my daughter struggling in the 5th grade. I got a lot of helpful and ensightful responses and am happy to say that everyone who ans...
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- Great news! I like the chocolates idea! Such a yummy treat for a great teacher!
- I am so happy that it worked out and that your daughter is comfortable in class! She is set to have a stellar year thanks you to,mom!
- great story..all teachers should be like her..i loved school and my teachers..it makes all the difference in the world..your family and school mold you for life..i wou...
Should I Put My Son in Kindergarten at the Age of 4 or Hold Him Back
Asked by L.M. from Salinas
on July 18, 2008
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I have a son who will be 4 when he starts kindergarten in Sept 2009. He will turn 5 in Oct. 2009. I am not sure if I should hold him back a year and start him when h...
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- Dear L. M. My mom was a kindergarten teacher for 34 years, and I helped out during summer school and if my school had a holiday and hers did not. It was always real...
- I was in your child's situation myself when I was younger. I was 4 goin ginto Kindergarten and turned 5 in October. I had just graduated preschool so I already had t...
- my son turns 5 this year in October. He is ready and registered for Kindergarten. It all depends on the child. You won't have to make a decision and register until ...
