First Grade: First Years
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Is First Years or Evenflo Breast Pumps Any Good?
Asked by D.P. from Indianapolis
on September 4, 2006
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When my son and daughter were born premature, the WIC offices where I lived provided a motorized Medella pump supplied from a medical supply store. Obviously this was...
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- go with the Avent Isis!!! i had a premie.. and twins that needed more then what I could produce on my own... so i had to pump to build up! and I tried them all... the ...
- Those pumps are fine and would probably do the trick, but the Medella is the best that you can buy, and worth the money especially if you are planning more children an...
- D., Medula Pump in Style and the Ameda Purely Yours are the two best breast pumps out there. In my childbirth classes, we were told that the other off brands were no...
Picking Friends in 1St Grade
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on September 17, 2009
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In my daughter's first grade class, there are two helpers per day. One of their privilidges is that they get to pick a friend to sit with them in a special chair duri...
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- I agree with the teacher. I think our society is really not doing a good enough job teaching children coping skills. Life can't always be fair to everyone and children...
- I actually think a better way would be to have the teacher pick who they sit with ( someone new everyday), then you get to know everyone better, and maybe make an unex...
- "Rug time" is either reading or calendar, in both cases a direct academic activity. The kids are probably distracted by the social implications or being picked or not ...
First Years Compass Booster Seat
Asked by D.H. from Dallas
on November 13, 2010
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I am looking for a first years compass b540 booster carseat . They have them everywhere for sale online but I want to see it before I buy it. I have called Target, Wal...
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- I just bought this car seat, and like you, looked ALL over for it, it seems to only be sold online, as far as I could tell. I just switched my daughter over (she's 3, ...
- Just like you, my son was in a marathon a few years back and in winter we realized he was just too squished, so we purchased a compass. I'm sorry, I don't have the m...
- LOVE this booster! We had to order ours sight unseen as well with absolutely no regrets.
Britax Boulevard, Sunshine Kids Radian80 or First Years True Fit
Asked by J.C. from Chicago
on May 1, 2009
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Does anyone have any advice on these car seats? My daughter is 8 months old and the infant seat is just getting too heavy. She's in the middle of a Suburban so to ge...
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- I have had both the Britax roundabout and currently have the Radian. I loved the Britax (no twist straps, safe as safe can be, easy to install in any car). I also lo...
- We just transitioned from the infant carrier to the convertible car seat this past weekend. We put the Britax Roundabout in my car and the Graco Comfortsport in my hu...
- Hi J.: I just went through the same process with my son. We went with the Boulevard CS for 2 major reasons: 1) Our family friend is an attorney and has defend...
First Time Mom-to-be Overwhelmed with All the Products!
Asked by D.N. from Raleigh
on July 15, 2010
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Hi Moms,
I am a first time mom-to-be (14 weeks) and have been researching the many products out there for babies. I am basically seeking advice about any and all p...
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- There were lots of products years ago but nowadays it is unreal the number of products and gadgets out there. I think if you stick to the simple basics you can't go ...
- I loved the Boppy pillow. My son and I got the point that we used it for all feedings. I used Playtex dropins bottles for daycare which also fit the lansinoh storage...
- Get all your safety stuff (outlet covers, etc.) that are appropriate for your environments - yes, environments, including grandma's house, etc. Don't skimp on baby gat...
Needs Opinions on Gisd Schools
Asked by T.B. from Dallas
on December 21, 2006
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We live in Garland and we have "choice of schools" enrollment coming up. I am interested in feedback on the following elementary schools: Abbett, Armstrong, and Luna....
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- Hi T., My son attended Armstrong from K-2. I think it is a great school. I have the upmost respect for Becky Ayers, the principal there. She was also my older so...
- I had a son who went Aldridge in Richardson and I could not have been happier but once my other three kids started in Garland, I noticed a big change in everythign the...
- try www.greatschools.com it give their scores and tells you all about them
Home Schooling
Asked by L.S. from Jacksonville
on March 25, 2010
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Can you moms please give me the in's and out's, up's and down's, postives and negatives of home schooling. I have a daughter who will be in first grade and a son in p...
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- Hi L., After 21 years of homeschooling and still going, there's not enough room to list all the ups of homeschooling. But just a few... freedom to teach your choice of...
- It can be the most rewarding thing that you do as well as the most work that you do. I have homeschooled all my children through high school. It is a lot of work. I...
- I'm on the Alumni Committee at our local university. Last year we granted a scholarship to a student who was homeschooled for most of his life. When he got to college ...
Seeking Advice on What to Do. Please HELP
Asked by J.A. from Sherman
on September 12, 2009
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Hi, I have a son that is 6 and is in the 1st grade. We have only been in school 3 weeks, and Im already having problems. My son is a slow worker. He tries to do his...
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- Couple of things- have his eyes checked to make sure he can see like he should. Next- demand an answer from the teacher about taking work unfinished home. It is not u...
- J., Don't be shy about going up to school and getting some answers. I have to admit that i love my children's school, but on the same note.. they are MY children. And...
- We have a slow worker. Mackie is in 3rd grade. She has always done everything slow. In part because she is a perfectionist. She does it slow but it is always accura...
Breast Pump.
Asked by N. from Chicago
on July 16, 2007
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Hi:
I have been looking for the best breastpump out there but there are so many and some are really expensive too. I heard that only hospital grade are the goo dones....
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- I use(d) Medela. I would go with the one Mary Beth's neighbor is selling. I never had any problems with mine.
- Hi... I used a hospital grade pump for a couple of months as my twinkies were premature. It was Medela 2.0 (although there might be an even newer version). Really, n...
- I pumped almost exclusively until my little one was 12 months old. I used the Mendela Pump in Style Advanced. It is worth the money, but I would recommend you get th...
Are/were You a Teacher?
Asked by N.E. from Honolulu
on December 19, 2009
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I am thinking about going back to school to become an Elementary School Teacher. If you are/were a teacher, were you satisfied with your career choice? Anything you'd ...
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- Hey there N., I was a teacher for 17 (taught every grade from 1st-5th) years and loved it. It's a great career. The rewards are far reaching, the hours and vacation...
- omg, are you in socal right now? There are absolutely no jobs! (check EDJOIN.ORG) If you are not planning on getting into it for several years then maybe it will be ...
- I'm sorry I can't answer, but I wanted to chime in and keep an eye on this question. I'm actually in exactly the same situation. I'm thinking about starting to go ba...
