Disruptive
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Taunting in Pre-School
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on May 14, 2012
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Dear mommas,
You were so helpful yesterday I have a follow up :)
For about 2 months a little boy in our pre school -- who is our son's 'friend' -- almost on a dail...
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- Talk to the teacher! I had an outbreak of "you're not my friend" this year and it was really disruptive to our classroom. I talked with the children about it over an...
- My 5 yr old been playing with a 6 yr old neighbor in the yard i dont let her go out of the yard without me..i was listening out the window and i heard her say oull dow...
- This just sound like normal behavior, kids have to learn to deal with things like this in their own.. BTW... It's may, ive been un invited to my own kids birthday part...
Holding Back Your Child in School...
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on December 19, 2007
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My son is immature for his age, but academically, age appropriate. The problem is that he doesn't seem to care about the work that he's producing...his writing is slo...
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- oh my gosh, I just wrote a really long explination to you and had to sign back in and it was lost! Basically it said, your son sounds a lot like mine did at that ag...
- You could have been describing my third grader. Though her teachers have never recommended holding her back. The teacher you described sounded a lot like my daught...
- This is always a tough decision. I am from Philadelphia where a child has to be 6 to enter first grade. My son is also very intelligent, and was moved from preschool t...
6 1/2 Yr Old Son Having Behavior Issues in School
Asked by J.E. from Los Angeles
on October 31, 2008
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Hello, my son is 6 1/2 and in 1st grade. In his progress report, most of his grades were Outstanding, but had a note from his regular teacher that states "disruptive b...
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- I'd like to share with you two of my testimonials of families that I am currently working with: Angela, Mom of Jacob, 7. "My son was heading down a very BAD road i...
- I don't have the experience or answers to your situation, but you have my support. Your poor family has conquered many challenges-hooray! It sounds like you have lots ...
- As a teacher and a mother of an ADHD son, it sounds like there are A LOT of factors here that point directly to ADHD. My advice is to have him evaluated by your pedia...
Daughter Being Bullied by Bigger Boy in Private School
Asked by A.R. from Houston
on September 23, 2012
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Hi everyone...My daughter attends a Christian private school and this boy is a year older than all the other kids in the class (he is a very big boy also). He was in ...
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- You need to do whatever it takes to protect your daughter. She is counting on you to protect her no matter what. No amount of fear on your part should stop you from ...
- Why haven't you gone to the police at all?? Why are you waiting?? Your job is to protect your daughter. Its a private school and they are not doing a thing. Get your...
- My own brother was constantly bullied by boys in his grade and older for being gay. At a christian school, no less. It was very difficult to get anywhere with teachers...
7 Year Old Daughter Having Issues at School
Asked by K.S. from Hartford
on November 1, 2012
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I am at a loss for what to do with my daughter. She is misbehaving at school constantly. She has had a substitute teacher for a few days, and basically refused to do a...
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- Please don't take away gymnastics. Group activities teach so much. I am a mom & grandma so I had this happen. Others depend on her in a group . With my daughter, some...
- Try a rewards jar. Put marbles in the jar when she has a good day at school. After a few days of earning marbles (don't wait too long), give her a reward. Take away ma...
- Taking away gymnastics may make things worse, not better. She may not connect losing that with her behavior in school. You do not say if you have asked HER what is ...
School Attendance team...taking Me Court 4 School Sendin My Kid Home? for Behavi
Asked by T.N. from Chicago
on March 7, 2010
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14yrs son speaks to teachers with no respect to which can b on the scale ov Not Listening....telling them to shut up.....
He also walks out of the classroom ......wh...
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- cooking lessons could mean a career he can actually do and like. I bet they did a career assessment and found that your son likes or has a knack for that career. Thi...
- Maybe he should be in a project everyday. Cooking lessons are great! He may turn out to be a Top Chef someday! Encourage him in this. Its a good thing!
- Your writing is very confusing...
HELP Kindergartener Acting up at School
Asked by S.L. from Dallas
on August 26, 2008
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My son has been in kindergarten 1 1/2 days so far, and his behavior has not been good. He had a rough first day, understandable, but his teacher informed me today, th...
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- Have you asked him why he is misbehaving at school? Maybe start talking to him about his day will help. The reason I asked this is because my nephew did the same thing...
- This is a big change, even though he has been in daycare. Maybe something like, everyday that you get in trouble at school, no tv with dinner. You have to start some...
- If he went to school last year and did not have issues-- this poor behavior should not be exceptable... Take rewards away/ playdate at friends house/TV/video games fo...
My 14 Year Old Son Is Out of Control at School, What to Do?
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on February 19, 2008
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Hi.
My 14 year old son is in 8th grade this year and has changed dramatically. He use to be an easy going and laid back kid. His grades were always good and I nev...
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- I have one myself. He is just defiant. Im told by my counselor that it is the teenage stage. He is doing well in school so I dont worry so much. However, change in moo...
- T. - Stop repeating the accusations, negative remarks and punishments. Sit down and talk with him, as the caring, loving mother you are - interested only in re-co...
- It sounds like something has changed for him. My vote is to take him to therapy. If this is a drastic change then there should be a specific cause. You could also l...
Keeping a 2Nd Graders Attendtion at School
Asked by R.J. from Montgomery
on February 13, 2008
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My 2nd grader does not want to pay attendtion to his teacher while at school and his grades are suffering. We can do the homework at home and work with him at home bu...
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- Is it possible he is bored?Is the work too easy for him? My son hates to do work that is too easy for him.Is there something going on in class that is distracting him?...
- R., I know the problem. I suffered from it at school and so has my daughter. One thing that might be causeing it is that he is too intellegent and he is bored o...
- I would set up a chart and tell him for each day his teacher does not call or send a note him saying he do not play attention in class. He will get a star and when the...
Pre-school Science Project
Asked by T.G. from Dallas
on March 4, 2012
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My 3 year old needs to do a science project for school monday. Any ideas of what we can do?
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- find a new preschool. they shouldn't have homework at 3 years old. sigh.........
- lots of good ideas here that are simple/not too messy. http://pbskids.org/zoom/activities/sci/
- Find some things that make noises. Crumpling up aluminum foil, shaking a closed tupperware container of dried beans or pennies, clapping two wooden blocks together, s...
