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Son Getting in Trouble at School
Asked by C.K. from San Antonio
on February 18, 2008
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I have a 5 year old son in kindergarten and he has been getting into trouble on an almost daily basis at school. He has a problem with pushing and not following direct...
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- I'm a teacher and a mother of a an 8 year old and 13 year old. Just from what I read, more information is needed to determine the cause of your son's misbehavior. How ...
- Continue disciplining. Take away things from him, Ground him, let the school continue to discipline him with suspensions. Other disciplinary actions are essay writi...
- I'd talk to his doctor to have him checked out. Sleep Apnea can cause serious disruptions during the day, as does Celiac (sp?) disease- the intolerance to gluten. Yo...
ADHD Behavioral Issues at School Advice????
Asked by T.S. from Baton Rouge
on October 13, 2008
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My son's behavior at school is horrible... I'm so ashamed and embarressed when I receive calls about his disruption in school. It's almost like a Dr Jeckell/Mr Hyde de...
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- I don't think this is a cure-all, but I've read some interesting stuff in John Rosemond's "A Family of Value," where he says that any child with a health or learning d...
- Hi..I just wanted to say I feel for you. I recently got my daughter on meds for ADHD and I was so amazed how grades went up and I can see improvements at home but we h...
- That sounds just like me regarding my 8yo girl! I spent years trying everything before I put her on meds - she wouldnt have graduated the 2nd grade without them. Doing...
Are We Asking Too Much of the School?
Asked by A.F. from Columbus
on October 22, 2010
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My daughter is 6 years old and is in 1st grade. Last night she says, Mommy, I want to tell you something. She tells me that this boy in her class was throwing pencils....
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- I think that is reasonable, and if I am not mistaken, most schools have incident reports that are internal documents that they keep when ever a child is injured at sch...
- I was sent home with an inncodent report a "quick" carbon copy paper that the nurse filled in the blanks something like Your Child ___________ came to the nurse off...
- I am curious to hear what is your school's policy. At my son's school, the nurse is required to tell the parents of any trip to her office. She usually calls and leave...
Clinging to Mom at School
Asked by C.C. from Atlanta
on October 6, 2008
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Our 3 year old daughter started preschool a couple of months ago, and loves it! However, for the past couple of weeks, she has been clinging to me and not wanting me t...
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- I always sat down with her and started talking and playing with her friends. Soon, she was talking and playing with them, too. After a few minutes of this I could ge...
- I sub in a two yr old and three yr old prek as needed. Many times there are situations that a child maybe treated badly I have never done this nor have I ever witnesse...
- Of course, first send in a note (or call) about her "new" behavior and make sure there's not some bully situation or something. (highly unlikely in preschool!) I wou...
Sunday School Chaos -- Any Advice??
Asked by A.L. from Minneapolis
on September 9, 2011
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I am going to be starting to teach sunday school and looking for ways to make it a calm and organized classroom. I am going to be having 14 3-4 yr olds in my class. A...
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- Yeah, I have to start teaching Sunday School too, that's what I get for opening my fat mouth! ;) I would suggest maybe having some sort or rotation of having one pare...
- Now THAT is my kind of question. I teach preschool, and on Sundays, I teach 3-4 year old Sunday School. First thing, you need a co-teacher. Without another adult,...
- 14 toddlers is way too many for 1 person! Don't expect it to be calm. Probably better to get lots of parents to volunteer with you each week. Do not attempt this al...
Singled Out/labled in School?
Asked by K.C. from Portland
on November 14, 2008
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My daughter has attended the same school since kindergarten. She is now in the 4th grade. She began having behavioral issues in kindergarten like (Not coming in from r...
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- It sounds to me like you are right on target about preconceived notions about your daughter. It also does not sound like anyone really wants to be helpful or change. ...
- Hi K., I am a teacher and I see several issues here. One is your child's behavior and it seems as though she is not getting the support she should have a school. I am...
- I've seen a lot of parents who had children that couldn't adapt to the classroom environment for one reason or another - things you have described, take their children...
Thanksgiving Break at School- What's Your Norm?
Asked by K.S. from Detroit
on November 20, 2011
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At our school district, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving is a day off, officially as a compensation day for parent-teacher conferences It has become a GREAT day to ha...
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- We have the whole week off, too, and the week before that they get dismissed at 12 for parent teacher conferences-PAINFULL!
- Well... KINDA on topic... My professor says that any college that has school on the Wed before Thanksgiving has it's head up it's... er...bum. So she will "show a m...
- Ours have off, well at least the elementary kids do. That's when we do the parent/teacher's conferences. I HATE days off from school. We ALL benefit when our son is...
Helping Stay Focused at School
Asked by J.M. from Anchorage
on November 4, 2008
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My daughter is alost 10. At her parent teach conferce the teacher asked if I have had my daughter tested because she has issues staying focused on her school work. I t...
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- I would stand my ground about testing her. I doubt she has a problem with focusing. Maybe at school she simply could be bored. If she can do her work at home under pre...
- J. - Hi! Bottom line....she needs glyconutrients a fully safe, natural and guaranteed product! It give what our cells need in order to communicate properly! A res...
- Sometimes it is WAY too easy to attribute problems with focusing on some fault of the child rather than ask the crucial questions about the ENVIRONMENT and how we can ...
Son's Behavior at School
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on October 13, 2009
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My son is 4 and almost 5 (next month), but to try to keep this brief, is acting up at school frequently. He attends a montessori school and will attend Kindergarten i...
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- Hi, Different schools work for different types of kids. your son may respond better to less or more structure then he is getting now. He may also just be a bit imat...
- It's a sad, sad day when a School for youngsters says they don't have the time and attention for one. And as far as interupting the other "groups" of kids, well it's n...
- The impression I'm getting is that this behavior has started since the teacher change. I'm guessing he really liked the former teacher and is acting out partly becaus...
Smart Daughter Struggling in School
Asked by E.K. from San Francisco
on April 2, 2008
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I need help. My 7yr old is extremely smart but is struggling in school. She is not applying herself and she grades are dropping. What can I do to keep her interested? ...
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- I agree it's always good to rule out any medical issues. If you have - he's my experience. I have a 7 year old in 2nd grade. In K & 1st he did OK, but clearly not to ...
- Talk to the teacher again she is the best advice for behavior if she has seen a change. I talked to my son's teacher on one Parent/Teacher conference and found out th...
- Hi E., Really bright children are very adept at hiding their disabilities. I had a nephew that was ADHD, and had fine motor skills problems, but he was so bright tha...
