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School
Asked by H.M. from Chicago
on March 30, 2010
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My daughter is going to start school in 2011. The debate is public or private school and I'm just not sure which way to go. Does anyone have any stats on public vs p...
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- there won't be facts on this, because it depends on WHICH public school (not district, but individual school) and WHICH private school (again particular school). You ...
- Illinois Board of Ed has report cards online for the schools in Illinois. The down side is that the teachers in private schools don't always have to have a degree in e...
- It depends what school district you are in. There are some public school districts that are very good and some are not. I went to private (Lutheran) school from grade ...
Kindergarten - Practicing School Work at Home
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on September 20, 2010
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Hello again you helpful women!
My son started Kindergarten 2 weeks ago. Starting this week, his teacher is asking us to work on some specific things at home. Spec...
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- My daughter just started kinder as well. we do her work after school so she has the rest of the evening to play. My son is 4, so I work with him at home & I just let h...
- Kids, get tired after school. They are also hungry and need a snack. Before homework. Otherwise, they cannot concentrate. For me, I always have my daughter do hom...
- We do homework after school~Always. This way they have the rest of the night to do what they want and chores also. Updated We do homework after school~Always. This...
Getting My Child to Stay Positive About School Work
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on January 23, 2009
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My son is in pre-k. He loves going to school very much. About twice a week the pre-k teacher sends them home with worksheets. She stresses, however, that these are ...
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- Hi N., I can feel your fustration. When my son was that age and older, in fact thruout his school career, we had trouble getting him to "focus". I wish I knew th...
- I would not force the worksheets, but try to find something similar instead. My son likes to draw a shape and then cut it out. They make great workbooks for practici...
- N., Good for you fro wanting to help your child and at the same time being concerned with his view on school. That said, I am a little disappointed that a pre-k woul...
School
Asked by A.P. from Atlanta
on February 18, 2010
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i have a 11 year old that is in the fifth grade and will be going to the sixth grade and he is in trouble with his school worka and he might not be able to go on to th...
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- Have you tried getting one of his friends or talking to the counselor at school to see if they have a tutor program available? Somethimes I have found kids who are old...
- A., I would talk to the school. Ask for a staffing meeting. They are required to provide this if your son is having problems. They are allowed 30 days in the state...
- I don't know your schedule, or your children's ages, but if you can incorporate talking with him or getting him to talk with you during dinner-prep or waking early to ...
Advice on 15 Year Old Son and School Work.
Asked by K.P. from Stationed Overseas
on February 10, 2008
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I have a 15 yr. old son and he is a freshman and we are having problems with him turning in his homework. He can do the work but geting it from the house to school a ...
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- Is he in an American school? Is it possible to speak with the teacher(s) about your problem to get some reinforcement and ideas from them? Does he keep a journal o...
- K., I wish I could help you on this! I too have a son who is 15 and we are going through the same thing. Mine was spending to much time on the computer and video ...
- I have a 16 year old who is similar. She sometimes does the work, sometimes turns it in. The teachers give out monthly progress reports via email and when there are 0'...
What to Do with ALL That School Work
Asked by K.O. from Portland
on April 27, 2007
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I have BOXES of papers and things my daughters have made since they were in daycare. I now have one in second grade going into third and one about to start kindergarte...
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- Hi K., I learned a great idea...using poster board and colored duct tape. I made a huge open-top envelope for each child by closing 3 sides using the colored tape. The...
- Put what fits into art portfolios. They are large books you can find at craft stores. Also, have your daughters help you sort. Ask them which are there favorites an...
- I have to say that I too have done the same thing...saved EVERYTHING...I've now gone through and thrown most of it away. I have 3 boys (16, 14 and 11 months). Someone ...
Work , Work and NO Help
Asked by D.K. from Davenport
on April 21, 2011
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How can I get my husband that works long hours to help out more with the kids? I get up for work at 3 a.m and my husband goes to work at 7a.m he will stay up late keep...
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- What the He%^ He helped make those children. What if you died tomorrow? Then he'd hae to raise his children. GRRRRR Do what makes you happy. If you can get th...
- My husband and I just had our first counseling session today for pretty much the same reasons. He will play on the computer 12+ hours a day foregoing sleep, time with ...
- If your husband doesn't feel that these chores are essential, "agree" with him, and stop doing them. Don't make dinner because you are helping with homework. Don't m...
Work at Home
Asked by N.P. from Miami
on February 22, 2010
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Hello I currently work full time and I'm married and also have 3 kids. Everyday I think to my self, gosh I wish I didn't have to work. The only problem is that finan...
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- Working at home doesn't necessarily mean easy streak. You will likely still need daycare to earn a professional income. I have worked from home for nine years as a fre...
- Well I have to agree with some of the other moms it is tough even when you are home I do home parties I don't hate it but I sell sometrhing I like Figure out is there ...
- Working at home is still working. Sure, you cut down on time spent on the commute, and maybe you can throw in a load of laundry while you're home, but you can't take c...
4Th Grader Not Motivated to Do School Work
Asked by J.F. from Fort Walton Beach
on May 17, 2010
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My son is a 4th grader and has started having difficulty completing his work during school hours. Typically it is because he is talking or just doodling. I really ne...
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- Ask him if there is a word in what he was studying that he didn't know the meaning of. This worked for us with our second daughter- if she didn't know then I would ask...
- I have the exact same problem with my 4th grade son, except that he is homeschooled, so it gives me a few advantages. But regardless, I have found that positive reinf...
- Good heavens! Medication is only appropriate if your son has been evaluated and diagnosed by a medical professional with ADHD. Are you ignoring an evaluation that has...
Poll: Do Your Kids Do School Work During the Summer to Keep Up?
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on June 17, 2010
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I have gotten a lot of slack the past two weeks from my family and my son's dad (who is harldy around) that I have him doing thirty minutes, 5 days a week, of school w...
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- Well it looks like you got a lot of positive thoughts and feedback! Our daughter will be a sophomore next year and has had "summer packets" AND a LIST of books to r...
- We never bothered with actual school work during the summer per se. There are a few web sites with math games he likes, and he reads all the time anyway so I never ha...
- We homeschool, and school year round. In the summer we do 3 weeks on, 1 week off.
