Ballet & Dance
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Unappreciated Cheer Coach
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on December 29, 2011
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I'm a cheer coach for a park district squad. I'm not volunteer, I do get paid, but it's not much.
During that year I put in ALL KINDS of "volunteer" hours. I don't ...
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- you know, I read both of the other responses....& they are right: you are complaining & looking for appreciation. Yes, a simple "thank you" would be nice....& it...
- I was a competitive cheerleader for many years, both in school and through competitive cheer squads. If you aren't being paid to choreograph routines or mix music, ...
- It sounds like you feel taken advantage and sadly they can not take advantage of you without your permission. By continuing to do all of the extras without pay you ar...
Too Many Sports?
Asked by S.J. from Houston
on April 19, 2010
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Thank you all so much!!
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- I have to agree with you. Both my kids are also limited to one sport and my oldest who is now in middle school also plays in the orchestra. I have always told my kid...
- I think a big issue is that we don't 'have the neighborhoods that my parents had growing up... There is NO way i would send my kids down the street to play and not acc...
- You are correct in your thinking and as long as you are doing well don't worry about the others. They will pay the price. I know one of my own daughters recently has s...
Karate
Asked by V.B. from Detroit
on April 11, 2008
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Hello Ladies
I have a wondeful 8 yr old with too much energy also he has a mouthy problem and does not listen very well. (typical child right LOL) Anyways I was wo...
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- Hi Vanetta, My almost 5 year old is in Taekwondo. We both LOVE it. It teaches him respect, concentration, amoung other things. I would highly recommend it. Chris
- My 8 year old neice was the same way but underneath it all a delight and charming kid. My sister put her in karate and within a month the difference was astounding. S...
- Hello, My nephew is seven and loves it! It's done wonders for his coordination also (he was the biggest cluts, now not too bad! LOL). I also participated at a ...
Teacher Round Two
Asked by K.S. from Miami
on April 8, 2011
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Teacher says to my daughter you will be the only one who will not be able to go the ice cream party because everyone read extra but you. But I did read extra my daug...
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- You need to go talk to the principal. This teacher is acting vindictive. Tell the principal that. What an ugly teacher. D.
- Well...you DO have to sign! Why didn't you? It just sets your daughter up for more frustration.
- I would walk into the classroom and say it was your mistake, and that she did read it--and I will sign it right now. The teacher should not punish your daughter fo...
Self Esteem
Asked by H.M. from Chicago
on July 12, 2011
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Recently I have noticed my beautiful little girl stating things like she is a failure (note this is NOT something we say in our home). I'm not sure where she picked i...
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- It's important for children to know they're unconditionally loved and accepted by God before they accomplish a thing. That way, the accomplishments are separated from ...
- Not everyone is good at everything, and it takes a lot of us some time to find out what we are good at. She's comparing herself to her brother - he gets attention and...
- try to find something that she might be good at so she can excel. I know that I didn't come from a family that said I was a failure, but I have very low self esteem an...
SAHM - What Do You Do to Keep Your Mind Sharp?
Asked by S.J. from St. Louis
on April 30, 2010
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I am becoming a SAHM for the first time and I am giving up (at least for a while) my career as an attorney. I am super excited, but I am terrified that my mind will g...
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- Library or even Craig's list for book clubs. You can join a Board of an organization or not-for-profit. I play scrabble on facebook. Now that my kids are older I fi...
- Reading and as much social interaction as possible! Find some playgroups in your area and you'll find at least a few cool moms who want to talk about more than bottles...
- I understand what you mean. I am an RN and I have been home for the past year. I have developed so many new interest since I have been home. Being home has given me ...
JFF - Just One Thing..
Asked by J.B. from Houston
on October 13, 2011
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If you were able to do one thing that you never seem to have time for, what would it be?
Mine would be more reading, I love to, but never seem to have time.
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- I think reading would be it for me too. I used to read several books every week, now I'm lucky to get through one or two in a month. :(
- Take a bath...alone and in silence...and sleep without someone else coming in in the middle of the night asking to go to the bathroom. ;)
- I would exercise as long as I could stand it! I had to take the morning off because that extra hour I take to myself along with my shower takes away from my job of kee...
Sports
Asked by N.D. from Clarksville
on January 11, 2008
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My son is 4 and I want to get him involved in sports but he's at that age where he's still not old enough to do any yet. Any ideas would be great!!
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- My son began ice skating at Centennial in Nashville a few months before his fourth birthday. He is playing ice hockey and LOVES it. I would suggest whatever sport your...
- Soccer usually is a good sport to start kids out in and it usually starts as young as 3.
- Unless they have changed their policy recently, AYSO has soccer teams for 4-year-olds. Keep in mind that all 4-year-olds are not created equal. My 4th child was born...
Young Child Having a Cell Phone?
Asked by M.. from Detroit
on April 10, 2012
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Electronic question got me thinking.
My daughter is only 7, which I agree is too young for a phone. But, I was thinking about getting her one in a couple years. We ...
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- My daughter will be 9 in June, but she got her first cell phone in November 2009. She is a dancer and had to go into a building where the parents were not allowed - th...
- Well I live just fine without a cell phone...don't see why teens can't live without one, I am 27 years old so don't go thinking I am an old woman who isn't involved wi...
- I have no issue with kids having phones if they truly need them but I don't see any elementary aged kid really needing one -- unless there are certain activities the k...
I Need a Hobby!
Asked by S.T. from Dallas
on January 20, 2008
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I need a hobby!
I read alot, mainly about parenting topics to "problem solve."
I scrapbook and stamp for my WAHM job.
I'm looking for something special that is ...
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- With your interest in rubber stamping, you should look into letterboxing. Go to www.atlasquest.com for info about it, or just google "letterboxing". It's a lot of fu...
- OK, so I was in the same boat! I joined the Junior League of Plano. It is a volunteer organization and I have met a bunch of great women! I really enjoy it and it i...
- I built a dollhouse - ofcourse you would need to keep the small pieces away from the baby.
