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Need Advice on a 5 Year Old Having Problems in School
Asked by A.O. from Sacramento
on August 24, 2010
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my son is 5 and he has been sent to the principals office twice now and he just started school less than two weeks ago. The teacher says, he is not listening, particip...
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- Hi A., You've gotten a lot of great advice here. 30+ years ago when our first son was in K we had a conversation with his teacher and she didn't know what to do wit...
- I know you've already responded w/'So what happened' but I just wanted to remind you to keep in mind he's going thru an adjustment period. He's only 2 weeks into the ...
- Maybe he doesnt know how to ACT at school because he hasnt been taught how to? Play "school" at home. Teach him that he's to sit at his desk with his hands folded wh...
5-Year-old Boy Acting "Too Silly" in School
Asked by S.S. from Sioux City
on May 3, 2010
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My son came home from preschool today with a note saying that his "silliness" has gotten out of control. He was acting SO silly that she actually had to have him leav...
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- S., others will probably give you some advice as to the behavior. I just wanted to mention the possibility of him being a little too socially immature to start school...
- I chuckled when I read your post. Yes it's annoying, but it's his personality. He's immature right now,as he should be, but sounds like you have a character on your ha...
- He could just be an energetic, fun kid, but it also could be more extreme and be an indicator of ADHD. Go to the website for ADDitude magazine (www.additudemag.com) an...
School Behavior & Karate (Update on Karate or Cub Scouts)
Asked by K.M. from Lafayette
on September 1, 2010
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Hi you guys!
I recently posted asking if I should choose karate or cub scouts. Well we went with karate. We told him that he could only stay enrolled if he was on his...
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- One suggestion- can you sit down with your child and make this his problem? Explain the situation to him- that getting behavior marks in school is causing problems for...
- Both my sons are taking karate lessons and I believe karate teaches you some fundamentals of life & relationships, which everyone should know either way. It guides you...
- Is there a Master teacher at the karate school? if so you need to talk to him/her privately and let him know if your son's behavior issues at school. Tell the instru...
Question for Parents Whose Children Are in Their School's Gifted Program...
Asked by L.A. from Chattanooga
on September 22, 2011
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First of all, I realize that gifted programs vary WIDELY around the country so I am just asking for general opinions from parents whose children are currently in the g...
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- I don't know how to help with this, but I can tell you from my husband's experience that if you are gifted, you will run into teachers that don't like your kid because...
- You need to talk to your school's special ed dept and look up your school board policies and learn what their rules are. Also look up the laws for your state (state d...
- I'm a bit unclear: So is there an actual gifted curriculum for identified kids in 2nd, and 3rd grades at your school? Is it full-time GT in all subjects or just a week...
HELP - Child Crying About Going School and Withdrawing from Programs!
Asked by N.P. from Chicago
on October 18, 2011
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Hi Momma's - I'm going through a tough time with my daughter right now and hoping some of you have gone through this and could provide some advice. My daughter starte...
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- Same thing! Everything great up until this past week... My daughter is going through the exact same thing. Crying at swim (usually loves it), crying when ice cream ...
- I would talk to her, her brother, and her teachers. Maybe there's an issue of bullying going on (I know that's a hot topic right now, but it's been happening forever....
- couple of things stand out: she slept for 3 hours.....she's tired! Drop her from those activities...or reduce her to just one. move up bedtime. talk with the...
My 6 Year Old Cries Everyday When I Take Her to School!!!!!!
Asked by A.B. from Lima
on March 25, 2008
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Ok this year is almost complete and I am still having a rough time with my Kindergartner and getting her to go to school. At first for like the first six months she cr...
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- Late response because my computer has been down. Have you asked her why she doesn't want to go to school??? You need to talk to her and find out what is going on i...
- I do not think taking away her toys, epsecially without her being forwarned will give you anything but grief. I do think that something is wrong. She may say she is ...
- I think there are a couple issues. First thing is she wants you to chase her- stop. Don't give into it. That is her way of controlling you. The more you chase the ...
Holding Back a "Young 4 Year Old" in School
Asked by L.A. from Chicago
on October 9, 2007
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Hello--
I recently sent my first child, my 4 year old son to preschool. He is a "young 4", meaning his birthday is June 27th so he's one of the youngest in his cla...
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- Hi L.- I was a teacher in MI and asked a friend who taught Kindergarten for over 30 years the same question. Her response was- "If you can think of ANY reason to wai...
- Hi....my son has a July birthday and we held him back from Kindergarten for a year. This was based on recommendations from his preschool teachers. I knew he wasn't r...
- Watching our very close nextdoor neighbor boy go through the exact thing (but in kindergarten now) I have been reading and observing and taking lots of pulses from lot...
Seeking Imput...6 Y/o Dislikes School :(
Asked by A.M. from Fort Wayne
on March 23, 2011
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Our 6 yr old first grader literally cannot stand school. She is smart, above grade level in reading and math, an honor roll student, and has a TON of friends. I have t...
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- I've had 4 daughters and we homeschooled the first 3 until they all started school at the same time. They were in 5th, 8th, and 10th grade at the time. We now ha...
- Just a thought-do you think she's not being mentally challenged enough? Maybe since she's above grade level in reading and math, might it be too easy? Do you think she...
- She sounds bored. Does she finish her work early as well? What expectations are on her once she has completed her assignments? Is she expected to sit quietly and do...
Need Help from Mamas with School-aged Kids!
Asked by R.M. from Los Angeles
on August 22, 2011
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It is only week two and with two kids in full-day school (1st and 2nd grade) I am drowning in homework! With each one of them bringing home 6-10 different pages, plus...
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- I would check with the teacher if it isn't clear what is expected and what is optional. My daughter (4th grade this year) had some things sent home that needed to be t...
- My son's school has started using planners, with 1 page per week. His 2nd and 3rd grade teachers would write out the whole week's worth of homework and pass everything...
- I let my son veg out for 30 minutes when he gets home, then he gets a snack, then he has to do his homework before he can do something fun. All except for the reading....
High School Bus Stop RIGHT OUTSIDE OUR WINDOWS
Asked by L.P. from New York
on January 8, 2009
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Hi there. We just moved into a new apartment and very quickly noticed that the high school bus stop is right outside our window and our front door. These kids are SO...
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- I don't think you will have much luck changing the bus stop and theres no way will you get the kids to be quiet, so the best way is to change your children's sleep pat...
- I would follow through with your idea of going to the school office, explaining your situation towards a positive result, and requesting to remain anonymous!
- I can't believe no one mentioned this: I'm not sure where you live but unfortunately, its easier to move a mountain than to move a bus stop. Why not simply cha...
