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I Want to Start Home-schooling My Children.
Asked by H.S. from San Diego
on June 4, 2008
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I have 2 school-aged children who have asked me to teach them at home next year. I love the idea of it but I am having problems getting any information on how to star...
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- Have you looked into charter or magnet schools? There are math and science magnets in San Diego. You also might consider volunteering in the classroom to teach higher ...
- A military wife I know moved here from out of state and her 4th grade daughter was working on stuff she had learned in the 2nd grade. My friend didn't know what to do...
- H., Well, I just want to share with you my experience with homeschooling. I am a mother of 7 children and I am currently homeschooling the 5 older children. I have ...
Looking for a Hobby
Asked by S.B. from Houston
on April 17, 2008
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Hi ladies,
I am in some serious need of a hobby. I have never kept up w/ anything and have actually never been very good at anything. Almost everyone I know is good...
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- Hi S.. My name is T.. I too was in need of a hobby. I had my 2nd daughter 8 months ago and the epidural left me disabled. Since I wasn't able to work a full time j...
- I don't feel creative either but that doesn't keep me from scrapbooking or quilting. I really enjoy both but don't often have time to do it. You just pick what you l...
- OK, I feel for ya. My neighbors call me "Betty Crocker, Suzy Homemaker, & Katie Brown all in one. And I volunteer at my kids school and red cross. You seem to be very...
Piano Lessons...
Asked by H.B. from Des Moines
on April 3, 2008
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How soon do you think I could start my daughter in piano lessons?? She is 4 now, but loves music!! Thanks for your input!
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- H., It looks like you got a lot of good advice, but I'll add my two cents anyway. I have a 7 year old and a 5 year. They have both been playing piano for over a yea...
- I have three sons 10,5 and 19 months. My oldest started at 6 and my 5 year old started last summer two days after his turned 5. I put my 19 month old on the teachers ...
- ive heard teachers starting at 3 years. so perfect time!
Starting Piano Lessons
Asked by A.A. from New York
on April 24, 2008
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My son is 2 and my husband and I are considering purchasing a piano within the next year or two. I know how to read music, and can teach him the basics. What age is ap...
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- I would suggest starting piano at the age of 4 in a program that makes it fun. Both my daughters started at that age in a Yamaha program. They learned rythm by cla...
- My husband is a partner in a music teaching operation. The rule of thumb that they follow is usaully 3-5yrs of age is appropriate to start piano. The child needs to ...
- Hi there. It sounds like you've received a lot of good advice already. Just my two cents - there's a program called Suzuki which has been used to teach music for alo...
My Daughter's Post Christmas Let Down
Asked by A.D. from Minneapolis
on December 30, 2010
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My 11 year old daughter is grumpy, actually has been crying and tantruming all evening tonight, so really beyond grumpy. I knew this was coming. She ALWAYS gets like t...
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- This year we really dialed down on the toys, they got a couple of toys and that was it. They got clothes they needed but only a few toys. And this year we also made...
- Can you help her clean out and reorganize her room during this vacation. At least she can enjoy her new things more with a little extra space. Also old toy and cloth...
- Have her visit the childrens hospital in your area. Sometimes it helps kids realize what they have and be appericated too. Over all, all kids get this way from time ...
How Much (If Anything) Should I Allow My Son for Mowing a Sick Friend's Lawn?
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on June 22, 2011
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One of my good friends is very close friends with her neighbors and we socialize at parties at her house several times a year so I know them as well. The neighbors hav...
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- Maybe he can donate some of his earnings to a cancer charity in her name? This way he still takes the money they are offering, but also learns about volunteering and ...
- That is big job and paying your son instead of company is beneficial to all. They are allowing your son to learn life skills, and really they could have hired someone...
- I think it's a great way to teach your son about serving others! But, it would be best if you talked to him about it and he wanted to do it for free, rather than you ...
Dealing with Disappointment When "Santa" Doesn't Produce on Christmas Morning
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on November 19, 2011
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Hi Mamas, so Christmas is around the corner and "Santa" is getting worried. My daughter is asking for/expecting some pretty pricey gifts this year. There is no way w...
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- Have Santa write her a letter in advance. Let him acknowledge that she is a very good girl. Also have him mention that Santa brings what Santa thinks is in the best ...
- I would really spin the "recession" angle with the fact that Santa is having to help some people with basics just so they can eat and have clothes. Then take her to so...
- I don't know what her items are or if this is feasible, but can you consider checking for at least one or two of them on Ebay or Craigslist? Maybe something very gentl...
Teen Rated Video Games. Am I Being Overprotective????
Asked by T.J. from Raleigh
on April 25, 2011
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First off let me say I love my sister dearly. We are really close. At least once every couple of months we get together with the kids and meet somewhere mutual. We li...
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- You might find this article interesting http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn8449-violent-video-games-alter-brains-response-to-violence.html
- My sons are now 14 and 16 and I've just recently started to let them buy Teen-rated games. Even so, I don't allow first person shooter games in my house. They can pl...
- I dont think you are being overprotective. Although I have to guiltily admit that my 8 year old plays teen games- Halo, Call of Duty, He plays them with his brother a...
Liking School
Asked by M.J. from Milwaukee
on February 20, 2012
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My 8 year old hates school. We (teacher, therapist, us) have tried to talk to him about the importance of it blah blah blah. He does not care. He has hated school sinc...
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- What DOES he really get excited about? Sports, music, Military, Planes, Acting? I used to tutor a 4th grade boy in reading. He HATED reading. This made him dread h...
- Most of my first thoughts have already been addressed. I'm not sure how coherent this will be, but bear with me... When I was in early elementary school, after I...
- My brother hated school when he was younger. He was getting bad grades, and they tried many things like you. But it wasn't that he didnt know how to do the work, or...
Did You Pay Your Nanny an "Exit/goodbye" Bonus?
Asked by P.R. from San Francisco
on July 27, 2010
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We've had a nanny for a little over 4 years who started full time but cut back to about 16 hours a week 2 years ago or so. She's been fine - strong points are her fle...
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- 4 years with your kids, she's been a big part of your life. If a needy friend moved, wouldn't you give her a couple hundred bucks and your best well wishes? No need t...
- P. - I am a nanny in RWC myself. In this situation where she is leaving on her own accord, no you do not owe an exit bonus to her. If you were laying her off, perhaps ...
- I think under these terms, I'd be inclined not to pay an exit bonus. If she was a really great nanny or if you expected to use her as a fill in babysitter in the futu...
