Field trips
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School Stress
Asked by P.C. from Chicago
on September 15, 2008
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My son is 5 years old and has started full day kindergarten. He says that everyone hates him there. I saw several kids being mean to him on a field trip last week. ...
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- Ah, this breaks my heart to hear. Please don't take him out of kindergarten all together, as one of the other moms suggested. This will just make it ten times harder...
- Hi! I agree with talking to the teacher's. I would also ask his teacher for any play date suggestions. This would definately help.
- Hi P., After school try & play in the play ground & find some other mom's that have kids in your son's class. Then set up some play dates. That will help him make som...
A Really Big Lie
Asked by T.W. from Greensboro
on March 1, 2007
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Ok, I have written about my step daughter before and she is still such a terror at 9 years old. Her dad and I are sort of at odds on what to do about a situation that ...
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- I wouldn't let her go on the field trip. People say they feel sorry for her, but she is nine years old and she knows what she is doing. I have a son, who is eighteen n...
- T., MY DAUGHTER IS 9 AND A YEAR AGO SHE DID SORTA THE SAME, SHE WOULD GO TO SCHOOL AND TELL THE TEACHER THAT I DON'T LOVE HER AND HOW SAD THAT MAKES HER, THEN SHE DID ...
- yes i think ur def right in this if it were my step/or biological daughter SHE WOULD NOT GO.end of story and she'd be punished further. if she's allowed to get away wi...
Seeking Nail Salon in Elmhurst, Bensenville Area
Asked by S.S. from Chicago
on August 4, 2009
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I've never had my nails done. My sister is going to treat me as I just had a hysterectomy for uterine cancer! It's all gone! Now I'm ready for a little field trip. Doe...
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- I recently got a gift certificate for Nail Bar in Elmhurst. They are located on Second St in downtown Elmhurst and they have a website www.nailbarchicago.com. they h...
- Congrats on being cancer-free! Very thoughtful of your sis to treat you. I always Loved Loved Loved!! A Shear Encounter Salon and Day Spa on Valette. I had my weddi...
- Cyndi Nails is the best, make sure you ask for Cyndi. If you are getting a pedicure she will paint awesome flowers on your toes! Hope you are feeling well and best of ...
Help with an Unfair School Situation
Asked by B.G. from Tyler
on May 3, 2012
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So my daughter is in the 1st grade and at the beginning of the year the kids were encouraged to read and take AR quizzes for a reward at the end of the year. She has w...
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- You should ask the school why it wasn't made clear that 1st graders were not eligible for the reward and then suggest to the school that you feel it is a source of dis...
- I would definitely talk to them, especially if it was not made clear that only the older kids got to go. If they will not budge, see if they will come up with an alte...
- Definitely let the teacher know your disappointment, your principal, the reading specialist, etc. etc. And if they thought first graders are too young or something may...
What Do You Use to Keep Snakes Away
Asked by E.H. from Killeen
on June 13, 2010
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Hi,
I will be moving into a home with a beautiful deck but the backyard is facing a field. I do not care to walk and sit out back and be visited by a snake. What do y...
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- if you can make sure the grass is short. taller grass attracts mice which attracts snakes. moth balls also help rid your yard of snakes.
- We use moth balls all the time for snakes. This will keep them away. There's also Snake Away.
- I've heard about the mothball trick also. An exterminator had told my parents to do that. Just spread them around the house as a barrier. I wouldn't want my cat or dog...
Seeking Advice on YMCA Summer Camp
Asked by E.T. from St. Louis
on June 25, 2008
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Hi,
My two boys will be in a YMCA camp in a few weeks. The camp is all day for one week. I am wondering if anyone has any advice or experiences to share with the Y?...
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- Both of mine (ages 5 and 8) are in a YMCA camp and they love it. The counselors are very well trained and great with the kids. (My oldest now wants to be a counselor...
- i sent my ss to the y camp when he was that young. it was fine. he had a great time. my sd is currently in her schools camp. they do not do nearly as much as his y...
- Hi to response to your concern with the YMCA camp.I work for the YMCA and I do the summer camp program. I am not sure which YMCA you are taking your children but I can...
Son's Daycare Teacher Is Mad at Me, Not Sure What to Do
Asked by N.K. from Chicago
on June 9, 2009
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My 2 year old son attends a great daycare center. We love his teachers. One day last week I arrived as usual to pick him up. His teacher asked me to wait while she cha...
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- Hmm, I don't know. The occasions when my kids had diaper rashes that bad were pretty rare - usually only when they had a stomach bug which led to a yeast infection. Ma...
- You shouldn't feel guilty for bringing this situation to the director's attention. I think communication is key. Call the director and tell her you would like a mee...
- Maybe the teacher is more upset because of the way the director approached her. Also, she may be upset because you went to her "boss" and not to her first. Put yoursel...
Moms to Sensory Kids: Does the Going to the Dentist Ever Get Better?
Asked by N.F. from Reno
on July 28, 2011
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2nd trip to the dentist for my just-turned 3 year old. Hyperventilating, screaming from the moment we entered until the moment we left. I know lots of kids hate the de...
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- I used to work in early intervention. We had a scrub brushing technique that helped with SPD. Some pediatric occupational therapists are trained in it. Anyone can d...
- My sisters son is 8, had or has SPD. He still freaks at the dentist. The dentist is so patient and tolerant with him. Guess my only advice would be to make sure you ha...
- The first years of trips were awesome. They had never had such a young child sit and let them clean their teeth before. The last trip my hubby got them to put the ...
Dilema - Need Advice
Asked by L.F. from Los Angeles
on April 3, 2009
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Dear Mamas, I need your advice. My 9 year old and I have been planning since September a school field trip - 3 days, 2 nights. My husband encouraged us to go; nice ...
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- I would definitely keep your promise to the older child, especially since you have a trusted relative to care for the other children. They will adjust. The older one i...
- Definitely go. Your oldest would be heartbroken if you cancelled, and since your sister in law has offered, go for it! Your 20 month old will just have to get used t...
- I would go. Your older child has probably been looking forward to having your undivided attention. I too have a 20 month old and they are very adaptable. I would ju...
Behavior in School
Asked by R.A. from Norfolk
on October 6, 2010
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i have an 8 yr old son who has been getting in trouble in his second grade class.He isnt staying on task,is being disruptive and doesnt listen to direction.This is hap...
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- Does he like his teacher? Maybe there is something there in her personality that is just getting on his nerves. or maybe there is someone in his class he really lik...
- If he makes the decision to continue the behavior, thus missing the field trip maybe that will be the wake up call he needs to get his act together. Be your child's g...
- Have you asked your son why he's getting into so much trouble. I know at first he'll say, "I don't know." But let him ponder it because you want to help him figure ou...
