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Seeking Mom's of 9 Year Old Boys
Asked by M.C. from Provo
on April 28, 2008
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My son is 9 years old. He is in the third grade. He is extremely smart, this has been proved with tests, not just my mothers bias. He is a really good kid. He want...
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- Hi M., I have a brilliant 9 year old as well, and depending where you are in the states, (I am in Canada but lived in Idaho for the last 3 years)I found that there...
- Hi M., Research has shown that kids allergic to color dyes have some of the symptoms that you are describing. My own son was similar. We took him off color dyes a...
- M., Have you had your son tested for AD/HD? He sounds so much like my middle son. My son does have other issues also but is also AD/HD. You are discribing classic ...
What to Do When My 8 Year Old Complains About the Back of Heal Hurting.
Asked by P.S. from Dallas
on August 25, 2009
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My 8 year old daughter dances 3-4 hours in a day, three days per week. The backside of her heal hurs when she walks. Some days are worse than others. I plan on taki...
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- I have pf with my feet and they hurt a lot and are stiff. I wear custom orthotics to relieve the pain and use techniques I learned at physical therapy to strengthen m...
- As someone who has danced my entire life. Ballet for 15 yrs. I agree with everything Sara said. I also think that is to much time for an 8 yr old. I think even as I go...
- my 11 year old has the same problem took him to the orthopedic that specializes in feet and they x-rayed and said it was seavers desease, basicly growing pains, gave h...
Have 10 Yo Dd Tested?
Asked by A.R. from San Francisco
on February 15, 2012
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Hi moms! I'm concerned about my 10 year old daughter, who's a year ahead in school (5th grader) and has been d...
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- Can she tell you what order she does things in the morning? Can she recall what order things happened in a story she read? If you are worried, talk to your pediatricia...
- My daughter is only 5 and academically she sounds J. like your daughter. She has trouble in reading comprehension in K but somehow is in the advance reading group for...
- As a teacher, there seems like some red flags that you should get checked out. I would start with your pediatrician and get tested for an auditory processing disorder ...
My 8 Year Old Used to Love School, Now It's a Fight!
Asked by P.M. from Honolulu
on February 11, 2011
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My daughter Abbie adores all things learning. Or at least she did, for a long while. I homeschooled her last year (she went to public school for kindergarten and part ...
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- How did she do when you were homeschooling her? My son had some of the issues you mention. Seems like they cropped up around 3rd grade-ish. It sounds to me like s...
- How did you home school her? Did you utilize online home schooling organizations? Like: http://www.k12.com/ Honolulu also has a Home schooling organization or r...
- A couple of things that you said made me wonder if she might be dyslexic. Here is a great website that you might want to check out. http://www.dys-add.com/ My 8y...
6 Year Old Son Related Question
Asked by S.S. from Dallas
on October 11, 2011
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My son is 1st grader...when he was in kindergarten his teacher told me "he has problem sitting at one place or sitting still...many times his action disturb other kids...
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- Hmmm. Sounds like my son. I also get feedback from my son's teacher that he touches things, makes sounds in class, has a hard time calming down after recess, talks to...
- My son is very similar to yours. Although he's just 3 and in a montessori, I get reports from his teacher that he loves to roam around and is really in his own world. ...
- My now 7 yr old went through very similar situations last year in 1st grade. After multiple meetings with his home room teacher, assistant principal, and guidance coun...
Mom Seeking Affordable Tutor for 9 Year Old Twins in Reading Comprehension
Asked by C.C. from Chicago
on April 2, 2008
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I am a single mom, looking for an affordable tutor, to tutor twin boys, in Reading Comprehension, 3rd grade. Any help provided would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
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- What is your location. I know of one that tutors from her home in South west Naperville off of Naperville Plainfield road, North of Boughton.
- I have a friend who does tutoring. She currently tutors kids with special needs but she also tutors other children as well. I could contact her & ask.
- There's a great new place that opened in Plainfield that offers tutoring. It's called Behavioral Health & Education Specialists. Located @ 24402 W. Lockport Street (...
What to Do with school/Or Child?????
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on February 24, 2011
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My 13 y/o (7grade middle schooler) was in IB program last year with very vigorous curriculum, strict accountability and a lot of homework. He did very well at that sch...
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- I basically think you are over-acting...Remember he is 13. I think that's an age to start giving him some responsibilities. What's he really doing? If he's looking ...
- I come from an extended family of computer geeks - I have two Computer Science degrees. Most kids in our family have their own computers well before 13. My 13 and 15 y...
- Why are you too late to apply to a new school next year? Anyway, then sadly here is what you have to do. You sit there, wait for him to finish his homework away and ...
Gifted Program
Asked by S.B. from Evansville
on April 21, 2009
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My son's teacher called us at home and told us that she wants to nominate him for the "gifted program" for next school year (5th grade). I am very proud that she feels...
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- I agree with other posters that it wouldn't hurt to see if your son qualifies, then research the program available at your school to see if you think it would be a goo...
- Use the summer to help him adjust to CHANGE. Break routine, put yourselves in situations for him to meet other kids (summer programs and opportunities), etc. Let him...
- First explain the advantages to him and then let him decide what he wants.If he is truely as gifted as his teacher thinks he is maybe he could wait until he is in Jr. ...
What to Do?
Asked by K.B. from Dallas
on June 7, 2008
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My 9 year old daughter has been running 103 fever for almost 24 hours. Other than being dizzy she really has no other symptoms. What should i do?
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- You could call a dr. like everyone else has said but unless you want an unnecessary dr. bill I wouldn't recommend taking her unless the fever she won't break. The onl...
- Have you called a Dr.? That would be my first choice, then go to the drug store and ask for the druggist to give some advice on bringing the fever down. First thing...
- My 20 month old son had a 102 with dizziness for 4 days last week (I could tell because he was falling down and clumsy). Because he had no other symptoms, I waited to...
Attention Question
Asked by K.S. from Indianapolis
on November 13, 2007
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I have a 9 year old boy who at times seems to have "issues" with staying focused. I dont notice it at home but apparently it is becoming more of an issue at school. ...
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- I am going through the same thing with my 9 year old right now. Actually, I have two nine year olds, LOL. My boy is a very smart, active, fun child. The problem....HE'...
- Did you ever consider that he might just be bored? You mention that he his almost a straight A student. Everyone is so concerned about children being ADD, ADHD, Autist...
- Has he aslo been checked for epilepsy? I was just wondering because sometimes Petit mal seizures can look just like that. It could also be nothing and he could just be...
