Changing Schools: Simmons
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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...
Book Worm Mama's!! I Need Some New Books...
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 22, 2011
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I am the biggest book worm... how I find the time to read is beyond me ;) I need some new books!!
What is your FAVORITE book (and author), and what's it about? You...
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- i like weird stuff, so my booklists appeal to no one but myself. feminist sci fi/fantasy- sheri s tepper, cj cherryh. romance/adventure- old mary stewart's. gods, ho...
- I second the Christopher Moore books. "Lamb:the gospel according to Biff, Christ's childhood pal" had me laughing outloud. Same with Janet Evanovich's Stephanie Plum...
- All time fave, Robert Jordan's Eye of the World Series. I started it in 1992. Book 13 just came out in Nov and there is one more to go to finish the series. Sandr...
Mean Girls
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on February 25, 2010
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My heart is broken for my 14 (almost 15) year old daughter. She is a freshman at an all-girls catholic school. She just hasn't found her clique and feels very reject...
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- Welcome to teenage girls! I was miserable in high school... It helped shape my character though. Don't give up on her- ever! PRAY! PRAY! PRAY! Pray without ceasin...
- I would suggest finding an outside activity away from school that she would enjoy. Sometimes getting away from the "clique" is helpful. A church group, a camp, starti...
- Please, please, please read the book "Odd Girl Out" by Rachel Simmons. I went through this in high school and there are still scars to this day, and I'm 38 years ol...
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...
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...
Homeschooling Groups
Asked by M.S. from Corpus Christi
on March 3, 2008
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Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone could tell me about some homeschooling groups in the Corpus area. We are new to Corpus and to homeschooling and would love t...
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- I don't homeschool, my kids are still young. However, my neighbor across the street homeschools her three kids. She is involved in a group at Windsor Park Church. I...
- Hi M., My name is C. Redman. I live in the Annaville area. What part of Corpus do you reside in? All tho I am not homeschooling, I like adult conversation as well. My...
- HOST is the biggest one: Phone: ###-###-#### Email: ____@____.com http://www.stxh.org There are a couple more, but I can't find info on them right now. I also k...
Seeking a Pediatrician in McKinney Who Is Open to Alternative Vaccine Schedule
Asked by A.F. from Dallas
on August 19, 2008
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Hi everyone, I am looking for a new pediatrician who will be open to doing an alternative vaccine schedule to space out the aluminum containing shots. I live in McKin...
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- Hi A., I see Dr. Nicole Sutton also and she's great. She listens to your concerns and is very open to an alternative schedule. Dr. Blatt in that same practice (Pe...
- Hi A., My family sees Dr. Nelson Simmons. His practice is called Personal MD. He is wonderful! I believe in a lot of "alternative" medicine and although he is a "tr...
- I have used All About Children Pediatrics in McKinney. Dr. McConnell is no longer there and she was my favorite. Dr. Smith is good and I know they will work with you. ...
Catty Girls
Asked by N.A. from Harrisburg
on March 10, 2010
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So my daughter is in fourth grade and seems to be having problems with a few girls in her class. One girl in particular seems to be heading the expedition to taunt an...
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- You need to get invovled you daughter needs you too. Just remember that you wished your mother had gotten involved by all means help her out. You also need to let you ...
- Although your daughter will probably deal with this type of behavior many times through out her life it has gone a little too far now. Email the teacher again with you...
- Sorry to hear what your daughter is going through and LOVE that you want to get involved! In answer to your question and I haven’t had any experience in this but my ...
Freshman Girls Being Bullied in the HS Gym Shower
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on August 23, 2011
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My twin high school freshman daughters have been having a problem with the same girls since 7th grade. One girl who is also their grade runs and dumps her gym bag by ...
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- I hate bullying! As I have stated in many other posts I have dealt with it for years with my son. I would tell your daughters to use the nice approach first. Move...
- Sign them up for taekwondo. When they know some self defense and can flatten these girls on the floor if need be - it'll stop.
- This brings back so many bad memories of middle school! I was the target and the showers after P.E. were a nightmare for me. The popular cheerleader and her little g...
North County Pre-schools?
Asked by E.R. from St. Louis
on December 19, 2007
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My little girl is potty-trained and will be three on Christmas day. I selected a pre-school for her when I was expecting, but they have since moved to Wentzville. We h...
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- Check out the Sacred Heart Villa. It is on The Hill in South City. I know it is not in N. County but it is a very respected facility in St. Louis. It is a Catholic ...
- I will be sending my son to St Norbert Catholic School. They have a a full day preschool program for 3's and 4's. It is in Florissant, MO. It is an actually school tha...
- The Florissant Community college has an early child care center. The teachers there are education students (I believe.) The draw back is that they are closed for abou...
