Cost of: Simmons
9 articles
Mom Seeking Online College
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on June 13, 2008
-
Hey moms,
I need some advice. I'm needing to take 6 hours of Business courses this summer to promote in my feild of employment. I would love to take them on line, ...
Answers
- I'm fairly certain that Collin County Community College has online courses....if you live here, that could be pretty inexpensive, too. good luck.
- I just want to send some caution your way. If ever intend on getting a degree from a college or university please make sure whatever classes you take now are from an a...
- Just make sure that you are using a school with credits that will transfer to a real university if you were to try to apply them to a higher degree. Many people don'...
Graduate School
Asked by C.A. from Boston
on August 10, 2008
-
I am looking into graduate schools for Education. Has anyone done this recently? Is it much different from the College Admissions process? Or is it basically the same ...
Answers
- I have done research recently and you should check out Lesley, they have a great masters program that you can take one weekend a month and sit for your teachers certif...
- C., Congrats on taking this step. There are lots of schools in MA, including the ones listed, but also BU, Salem State, Curry College, Harvard, etc. My best advic...
- Hi there, Do you currently have your teaching certificate? I don't know where you live, but I did the ETEP program through the University of Southern Maine- an intens...
Motivation!!
Asked by R.F. from Chicago
on May 8, 2008
-
I am really struggling with getting motivated to loose weight. I made a point of joining a gym within walking distance of my apartment and it even has free child care....
Answers
- What gym did you join? Maybe you need a workout partner - someone to meet you there? K.
- Hi R., Sometimes when you have this big goal in front of you it becomes so intimidating that it keeps you from getting started. First, get a personal trainer 3 times ...
- Hi R., I have had that 30lb problem before. I tried the gym, worked out consistently for a month. Lost nothing...then got to lazy to continue. Here's what did work fo...
Seeking a Safe and Good Elementary School for North or North West LasVegas
Asked by L.T. from Las Vegas
on January 10, 2007
-
We are moving from Texas to LasVegas. I am wanting to learn about some of the schools for my Nine year old son. He is in the Fourth grade and will be coming to Vegas i...
Answers
- I'm originally from Texas but moved to Vegas at age 6 and attended school here through sophomore in college. The school district here ranks somewhere between 40 and ...
- I agree with one of the other mom's post. Put your son in private school. Some of the schools in North Las Vegas are not the best. I used to live in North Las Vegas bu...
- I went to high school in Las Vegas and now my kids are in Elementary. I went to a magnet school and loved it. My mom used to teach at an elementary school about seven ...
Opinions About Different Preschools in Attleboro Area
Asked by K.M. from Providence
on June 12, 2008
-
Hi All,
I live in Attleboro and would love to get some opinions about preschools in the area..good and bad. I'm not from the area so I don't really have any idea a...
Answers
- Hi, I send my daughter to the Elizabeth Amen preschool which is part of Wheaton College in Norton. (You don't have to be a Norton resident.) I love it there. The ...
- Are you actually in Attleboro? My son goes to the Early Learning Center at Thacher Elementary in Attleboro and I love it. You have to be a resident of town. My reas...
- My son went to For Pete's Sake in South Attleboro behind St. Teresa's Church. I loved that school, teachers and the whole program. They book up fast I think new stud...
New Children's Mattress
Asked by C.R. from Philadelphia
on January 16, 2010
-
Hi -
I am looking to buy a full mattress for my 3 year old DD. Is it best to go with firm, or medium, or plush? Should i get a box spring or is that too high? I am pl...
Answers
- Hi C., We got all of our kids full size beds when they were out of the crib. We did not get them frames, but they did get box springs. We went cheap with 1-800-MATT...
- We went a different route than some. My 3-year-old moved to a big boy bed from the crib, and we got an extra long twin (plus the bed). It was about a $750 mattress, Si...
- I'm not sure about the firmness, but we also have our daughters box spring and mattress on the floor. it's a nice height for them that way. My recomendation thou...
How to Get My Daughter Tested for Kindergarten
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on July 15, 2008
-
Who do I call to look into having my 4 1/2 year old tested for Kindergarten? She misses the cutoff by 10 days (will be 5 on December 12). She's had one year of Presc...
Answers
- Upon written request your school district is oblligated to test. You missed the boat for next year because they have 90 days to get it done, so even if you ask today,...
- I had the same problem with my daughter and the school district wouldn't bend at all to let her in. So, what I did was enroll her in a private kindergarten for the yea...
- K., reading your post was like reading something I would have written a year ago this time. My daughter's birthday is December 11 so missed Kindergarten last year by ...
How to Reduce Weight
Asked by G.R. from Chicago
on April 12, 2009
-
Hi Moms,
I'm trying to reduce my weight but couldn't. I cant find time to go to gym with my 20 months old daughter. I'm bulky in my arms and thighs. Which food helps ...
Answers
- Portion control is what I struggle with! It's a pain, but get a food scale and start measuring your pasta, etc. and learning what a true portion should be. Soup is a g...
- Eat 5-6 times a day. Cut out the fats and oils and make sure the meals are tiny,4-5 ounces. Drink lots of water. Tiny meals keep your body functioning and burning fat ...
- Do you take your daughter on walks? Exercise really is key to losing and maintaining weight. If I was you, I'd try to get in a 15-20 minute walk a day. Also, make...
Used Cribs? a Yes or No?
Asked by E.S. from Bellingham
on February 21, 2008
-
I am getting ready to shop for my first baby crib. I recently read the book "Baby Bargins" and they recommended NEVER getting a used crib. I know older cribs don't fal...
Answers
- Well, I suppose that depends on your financial situation. I can tell you, though, after having three children, it doesn't matter much if you have good used things or ...
- I think it depends on the crib. I got a used crib for my daughter when she was born (2 xmas's ago), and it's worked out fine. It's a metal one, so it screws together...
- I bought a used crib when I was getting ready for my son. I bought it at a consignment shop. I just made sure that all the screws/bolts/springs are good on it, the sl...
