Home Work: Simmons
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School Questions
Asked by M.D. from Austin
on May 21, 2009
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We just received our child's end of year conference report from her teacher. She began First grade reading well past middle of first grade level. She is ending first g...
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- Michelle, you are doing a good job to seek help for your precious daughter. I hope you get answers from moms who have recent experience with a similar situation. I c...
- It could be the teacher. When my brilliant boy started school, his 1st & 2nd grade teachers both told me he was "on level and right where he needed to be." I was qui...
- We've also dealt with similar situations. Although kids have always been cruel - it seems as if they are learning to be cruel at a much younger age. If your daught...
Crib
Asked by C.S. from Sarasota
on July 24, 2010
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Sooo grandpa is putting the crib together with no directions. It's a Simmons, in excellent shape but not new.. Can anyone tell me how the drop down gate is suppose to ...
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- Yes, please make it secure. There's been a recall. Good luck.
- If you happen to know the model you can usually get the owner's manuals online. I have done that with LOTS of times, including baby items.
- Ha Ha that's funny about grandpa! :) Check the manufacture's website for the manual. You should find assembly instructions and info on the crib. Yes, be weary of reca...
Graduate School
Asked by C.A. from Boston
on August 10, 2008
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I am looking into graduate schools for Education. Has anyone done this recently? Is it much different from the College Admissions process? Or is it basically the same ...
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- I have done research recently and you should check out Lesley, they have a great masters program that you can take one weekend a month and sit for your teachers certif...
- C., Congrats on taking this step. There are lots of schools in MA, including the ones listed, but also BU, Salem State, Curry College, Harvard, etc. My best advic...
- Hi there, Do you currently have your teaching certificate? I don't know where you live, but I did the ETEP program through the University of Southern Maine- an intens...
Need Advice About Losing Weight
Asked by K.D. from Dallas
on February 4, 2009
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I have been doing the Richard Simmons Food mover and have lost 11 pounds, great! However, I've been doing it since December 1. I eat about 1200 calories a day usuall...
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- Richard Simmons plan may be old, but the idea of eating 1200 calories per day is not outdated. That is what you should be eating to lose weight (unless you are extrem...
- I exercise all the time because I love it. The only thing that has helped me make significant changes in fat loss has been the "Eat Clean Diet" by Tosca Reno. I'v...
- Another vote for Weight watchers. I really think it is the healthiest way to lose weight and still enjoy foods you love. 1-2 pounds a week is normal and safe as far as...
Looking to Buy a New Mattress.
Asked by J.N. from Chicago
on August 7, 2007
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Our current mattress is 10 years old and needs to go! I have looked into the sleep number bed but a I am also considering the Simmons Beauty rest ( a traditional sprin...
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- I got a tempur-pedic bed about two months ago and it is wonderful! Well worth the money. I wish I had it while I was pregnant. You won't even know your husband is i...
- My husband and I bought a sleep number bed when I was 3 months pregnant. Let me tell you, it is great! I do not feel when he is in bed. You can make it as hard or s...
- Buy a Tempurpedic, you won't feel your husband move and your 3 yr old won't be able to jump on it (no springs).
Mattress Suggestions???
Asked by L.B. from Fort Wayne
on July 15, 2009
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Hi mommas, I'm currently 6 months pregnant with baby #2 and I think my hubby and I are ready to finally get a new mattress to replace our second hand mattress that mus...
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- We have purchased 3 mattress sets from the Original Mattress Factory and I would definately recommend going there. The prices are so much more reasonable and there is...
- please purchase your mattress from a reputable store and go with a name brand. Alot of the bedbug infestations are comming from cheap mattresses purchased from these ...
- Hi L., we just purchased a Sealy Coastal Meadow mattress set and we absolutely LOVE IT!!!! It has one of those pillow tops and my husband and I have never slept bette...
Homefirst Anyone?
Asked by T.P. from Chicago
on February 14, 2009
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Hi Moms,
Just wondering if any of you used Homefirst for your home birth? I am looking for people who have had first-hand experiences with them. How does the practi...
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- Courtney gave you some good info; I am using Debbie Boucher for my third birth (first homebirth) but all of mine have been vaginal births (in a hospital with epidurals...
- T. I go to Homefirst, but did not have a home birth (you are so brave!) you may want to post this question on mothering.com . Also I font know where you are located, b...
- I just delivered a baby with Homefirst last June. Dr. Zumhagen and Christina, CNM came out for the birth. They were absolutely wonderful! Christina pretty much did eve...
Exercise Options for Obese MIL with Bad Knees and Arthritis
Asked by J.T. from Dallas
on April 13, 2009
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My sweet mother-in-law's body is a mess. She is about 200 pounds overweight, diabetic, has arthritis in most of her joints, and her knees are so bad that her doctor s...
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- Village Wellness in Plano at Spring Creek Parkway between Preston Rd & the Toll has low intensity workout programs that will fit her needs. They also work with a PT pr...
- It sounds like she needs to discuss her options with her doctor in more detail. There are several options for exercise but because of her medical condition she shou...
- The Heritage Senior Center in Irving has a large pool with a ramp to enter/leave the pool. They also have water aerobics classes. I'd call them and see if she can jo...
Mean Girls
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on February 25, 2010
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My heart is broken for my 14 (almost 15) year old daughter. She is a freshman at an all-girls catholic school. She just hasn't found her clique and feels very reject...
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- Welcome to teenage girls! I was miserable in high school... It helped shape my character though. Don't give up on her- ever! PRAY! PRAY! PRAY! Pray without ceasin...
- I would suggest finding an outside activity away from school that she would enjoy. Sometimes getting away from the "clique" is helpful. A church group, a camp, starti...
- Please, please, please read the book "Odd Girl Out" by Rachel Simmons. I went through this in high school and there are still scars to this day, and I'm 38 years ol...
How to Get My Daughter Tested for Kindergarten
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on July 15, 2008
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Who do I call to look into having my 4 1/2 year old tested for Kindergarten? She misses the cutoff by 10 days (will be 5 on December 12). She's had one year of Presc...
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- Upon written request your school district is oblligated to test. You missed the boat for next year because they have 90 days to get it done, so even if you ask today,...
- I had the same problem with my daughter and the school district wouldn't bend at all to let her in. So, what I did was enroll her in a private kindergarten for the yea...
- K., reading your post was like reading something I would have written a year ago this time. My daughter's birthday is December 11 so missed Kindergarten last year by ...
