Getting Ready
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Child Has a Hard Time Paying Attention & Getting Work Done at School and Home.
Asked by R.S. from Wichita
on February 13, 2008
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My Child is in the 1st grade. He is a good kid for the most part. But this year we are having a really hard time with him paying attention and following directions an...
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- Hi R., Well I have a 1st grader also and he is going through the samething also. Not all the time but some or part. I'm not about to jump on the band wagon that it...
- My first response is what is he eating. If he is eating alot of sweets and very few protiens that can have an affect on his attention span. Also, he is a boy. I ha...
- I am a retired school teacher, having taught from preschoolers through 6th grade. If I were you I would have my child evaluated for attention deficit disorder (ADD). T...
Stinky Cloth Diapers-tried Everything- Getting Ready to Trash Them-please Help!
Asked by K.D. from Washington DC
on May 13, 2009
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I have been using my cloth diapers for over a year now. They have recently started to smell bad even after being washed. I have tried dish soap, baking soda, vinegar,e...
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- I have not used these diapers, but I tried some fleece dipes at one pont but switched to natural fibers only because I need my wash routine to be simple and mistake-pr...
- Before replacing them try to soak them overnight with Borax.You can find the green box in the laundry aile. I use it to defunk my trashcan,I add it to laundry and it i...
- What about that stuff they sell at the pet stores to get rid of those smells? I think they sell one that is a natural enzyme formula.
Can You Test a Child to Enter School Early?
Asked by B.D. from Wichita
on December 22, 2010
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Hello Moms,
I would like to first state that I realize I'm a very "biased" in this situation since it's my daughter. But my DD is getting ready to turn 4 in a coupl...
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- You can test early in some school districts but I don't know if there is a minimum age they have to be. You'll have to call the school your daughter would attend and a...
- I can't answer your question as if you can enter Kindgarten early in your area, however I can give you my experience as a parent of a gift child who stared Kindergaten...
- She may be 'smarter' but she doesn't have the same social skills as older kids. Children need to be with their peers socially throughout grade schol, and probably much...
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...
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...
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...
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...
