Getting Ready
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Go Back 2 School or Stay Home?
Asked by C.B. from Lake Charles
on October 22, 2010
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Ok i dropped out of school when i was 18 ( and boy do i regret it!!) Im now 22, a mom of a 21 month old and expecting our second in marchMy husband has a great job, bu...
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- I'm getting ready to go back to work full time right now and boy, if I could, I'd love to stay home and raise my baby boy. Then again, I've already got my degrees. I...
- Do you have your GED? THAT is necessary, a college degree...is optional. I have a Bachelor of Education and a Bachelor of Arts with a specialization in Special Educati...
- I am not sure if you dropped out from high school or college, as you don't specify that. I agree with Sarah's post - first you will need the basics. If you don't hav...
New School Year: Lunch Ideas? How About Lunch Storage Ideas?
Asked by N.G. from Dallas
on August 8, 2011
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Hey Moms,
Getting ready for a new school year, and we have resolved to have our seven-year-old daughter bring her lunch to school every day instead of buying it at ...
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- Love weelicious website....http://weelicious.com/ She has great receipes that are healthy specifically for kids. she takes a picture of her kids lunch every day - l...
- Check out laptoplunches.com. They have cute boxes that have sections for the food. Then check out weelicious. They have a Facebook page where she photos school lun...
- Is it a nut and peanut free school? Does, your daughter eat those things, and will she? MANY times in school, kids do not eat their home lunches. Even if hungry. ...
In School, Is It Better to Be the Older Kid in the Class?
Asked by A.Q. from Phoenix
on July 21, 2009
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Here is my dilema; my daughter misses the school age cut-off by about a week. When she had completed Preschool, her teacher thought that she was ready for Kindergarte...
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- I, too, put my son in a charter school last year for that exact same reason. We ended up pulling him out at Christmas break, as we felt he was just not ready for the ...
- My son started kingergarten at 4 1/2 (after taking the district placement exam...he had to score at 5 years 6 months in all ability levels to be accepted early). It...
- I have talked to lots of people about this same thing. The Dr. said he never recomends putting kids up a grade. If she has to relearn stuff right now it's ok. I wou...
Looking for Sending My Child to Another School District than We Live In.
Asked by J.F. from Philadelphia
on April 15, 2009
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My husband and I have found a home in Coatesville, PA that we love. However, I heard the school district is not that good, we would like to know our options such as s...
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- I personally think your best bet is to look for homes in Downingtown. The housing prices may be a little more, but you will be paying lots of $$ for private schooling...
- J., Private school is a good option but also consider homeschooling. There are many teaching options with homeschooling to fit your lifestyles. I'm getting ready to ...
- You can not send you child to another school district. There are a couple of good charter schools. The cost of private schools for two children is the same as ra...
Starting Middle School Without Her Friends
Asked by R.S. from Columbia
on August 22, 2007
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I am really torn on this issue. I can see both sides, but I don't know what is the best for my daughter. Please be gentle with advice. My daughter started 6th grade ye...
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- I would ask to switch her to her friend's team. Isn't being a kid and going to school hard enough these days? We all need a friend and making friends can be very hard ...
- My 3rd grader has a very similar personality. He has problems making friends, and it breaks my heart. I can symathize with you on this one. I am getting ready to pu...
- Hi R., My daughter was very quiet and insecure for years. Add to that a learning disability and you have the makings for a very hurt child. When we all realized tha...
Omitting the Morning Nap
Asked by T.D. from Philadelphia
on September 12, 2007
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Hi, I am a mom of twin 11 month olds. I am going to have to take them to daycare for the first time next month. Right now they take a much needed hour nap btwn 9-10 ...
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- I would check around at other daycares as well. We use Penn Children Center and for 11 month olds, they should be able to nap whenever they want/need to.
- T., it's funny you say that....I felt the same way about my daughter when I had to take her for the first time. I still just kept her on two naps a day at home, but l...
- Hi! I'm a pediatric nurse and mommy-of-three from Children's Hospital. First off, I am concerned that your daycare is insisting on "scheduling" only one nap for bab...
Have a 13 Year Old Daughter That I Want to Motivate to Do Well in School
Asked by J.K. from San Diego
on May 6, 2008
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My daughter is 13 years old and she is not very motivated to do well in school, instead she is more concerned about her image and how popular she is. She is always goi...
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- Well if it's any consolation your daughter is normal. Try speaking her language... do well on your report card=mall make-over, new outfit, MAC make over, highlights fo...
- I know it's hard with teenagers, but you are still her mother. To impress how important school is make her come home and do her homework before she goes over to frien...
- Hi J., I agree with all of the advise you have been given thus far. In addtion, I would suggest an activity at school that she could participate in. My oldest daughter...
Better School Scores Worth the Possibility of Not Continuing on with Friends???
Asked by L.S. from Los Angeles
on February 25, 2010
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This is for all the moms out there, doesn't matter if you are in our school district or not. If you are, that's just a bonus!!
My daughter will be beginning Kinder...
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- The scores may not tell the whole story. Go talk to someone at your home school (ie; the principal) and ask him/her why they think the scores are lower before you deci...
- YOur daughter is 5. She will make friend at her new school without any problems. I have moved 6 times and we are getting ready to move again. The younger they are...
- WOW what a quandary! In my opinion, your daughter’s education should come first so I agree with you. You’re looking towards the future for your daughter, not the ...
School's Starting and We're in Trouble with Bed Time!
Asked by J.P. from Pittsburgh
on August 7, 2011
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Ok ladies - I'm putting myself out there on this one. I have broken all the rules of parenting with betime. The kids are both in our bed - they are 3 and 5 years old. ...
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- I don't have much more to offer, some of the responses sound really good. I just wanted to tell you I'm in the same boat, but mine are a little older. I have to tell t...
- In most states it's perfectly fine and reasonable to wait another year to send them to K. It's not even necessary for them to go for that year. You could homeschool ...
- Don't know what advice you have gotten, but after getting the kids up earlier, try putting the 3 year old down first, especially if she goes down easier (even if its i...
Inviting Etiquette, Do I Have to Invite the Whole Pre-school?
Asked by M.P. from Minneapolis
on February 14, 2012
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Daughter has only one super close friend, and has only expressed inviting one girl to her Pump it Up Party (inflatable play place) she has only expressed wanting her o...
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- Does your preschool have a policy? My son's preschool has a policy that the entire class be invited to bday parties, I know some people disagree but I actually think ...
- If she asks about it again just tell her plan changed and you're not doing anything this year.
- "Oh! We are letting Sarah invite one friend to join her" Then leave it at that. Laura
