Aggression: Simmons
7 articles
When Do I Step In
Asked by M.A. from Shreveport
on March 3, 2008
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I have always felt it very important to let kids work out the issues they can on their own...however, my daughter is in the 5th grade - new to the school this year and...
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- NOW!! If you daughter has chosen a friend who can lead her down the wrong path and by that I mean any path that is not in line with your values than you need to step i...
- I think you are on target with the "let the kids handle it themselves" however it is difficult to do that when you see your child being picked on. My daughter is in ...
- M., continue to teach your daughter what is right...maybe suggest that she spend time with other friends, support her and encourage her.....maybe suggest that "she" yo...
What to Make of Unpredictable Co-workers?
Asked by B.H. from Detroit
on October 22, 2010
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I've been working with the same group of women in my office for over 10 years. Everyday I don't know what to expect. These women are all in their mid thirties and ea...
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- It is what it is. If you keep it work related and professional you can not offend.
- I don't work anymore, but i see this with moms at school and at kids events. I decided I am not going to talk to those women and just ignore them always. Well, I am s...
- I fall in that same age group too, so I don't think it's the age. I honestly can't explain the behavior, maybe they all have been snobs all their life. I think you a...
Daughter Cries - No One Talks to Her
Asked by P.T. from Chicago
on April 16, 2010
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Hi mom, I have a concern about my 8 yrs old daughter. She's in 3rd grade and is unfortunately with a group of tough kids I guess. She was talking to me yesterday and ...
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- Hi, Call the school counselor so she can adress the daily dramas of girls:). I too have a daughter and teach. I would talk to her about talking to the girl to mend ...
- So sorry she is going through this... the trouble for standing up for what is right - about the copying - is that sometimes no one else will, or that they are too afra...
- My daughter had a similar thing going on in 5th grade. Fortunately she had friends from other places to rely on (sports, church). See if you can find some other groups...
Peer Problems ALREADY?
Asked by R.S. from Hartford
on March 7, 2008
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My Daughter will be 3 in May and since she was around 1, we started spending time with a group of Moms and their children, all of whom are older than my daughter by 4 ...
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- My daughter is now 9 years old and a side from her mental illness she is very tall for her age and always has been. She tries to be mother hen to the younger kids and ...
- R., I have a six year old son and he wasn't introduce to this until he began Kindergarten and I believe the only reason why is because he was in a preschool for two ye...
- I've run into the same issue, but my child is a boy. He's very gentle and tender hearted and I was shocked by how the little girl next door (5 months older) would tre...
Any Ideas on How to Deal with a Bully?
Asked by S.B. from Dallas
on May 29, 2007
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Well, here is the thing, what can I do as a parent for my daughter who has become a target of a bully in high school? Let me give you a little bit of a background, sh...
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- I know you say she would never be welcomed in your home but this is one time when I think the following statement would really apply "Keep your friends close but keep ...
- Remind your daughter that bullies are that way because they feel so low about themselves that they want to bring people to their level to try to make themselves feel b...
- Do you know that bullying is illegal and she can be charged with harrasment. If I we in your situation (I am also the mother of a high school girl) I would be more con...
3Rd Grade Dd, Larger than the Rest
Asked by S.H. from Salt Lake City
on February 3, 2008
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Hi ladies, this one is breaking my heart and I am at my wits end with how to handle the situation. The last 3 years my dd has really shot up and out. She's only in 3rd...
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- Hi S., I was reading your message and I don't have any children yet, but have one on the way due in June. I am a coach of 25 all star cheerleaders and even more chi...
- Dear S., CONGRATULATIONS! Being a Mom of 6 is great! I am a Mom of 9, 4 boys and 5 girls. One of my "boys" is 6'7". (I am 5'7", his Dad is 5'11") I was always a ...
- I recommend getting her into Tae Kwon Do or some other martial arts. I believe it really helps their self-confidence, is good exercise, and gives them the life skill ...
School Questions
Asked by M.D. from Austin
on May 21, 2009
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We just received our child's end of year conference report from her teacher. She began First grade reading well past middle of first grade level. She is ending first g...
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- Michelle, you are doing a good job to seek help for your precious daughter. I hope you get answers from moms who have recent experience with a similar situation. I c...
- It could be the teacher. When my brilliant boy started school, his 1st & 2nd grade teachers both told me he was "on level and right where he needed to be." I was qui...
- We've also dealt with similar situations. Although kids have always been cruel - it seems as if they are learning to be cruel at a much younger age. If your daught...
