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Martial Arts for a 3 Year Old? Good Idea, or Too Young?
Asked by M.. from Youngstown
on September 14, 2011
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Hi Moms, I think I am going to enroll my 3 year old in martial arts classes. She is very energetic and I want to get her involved in something. I think martial arts ...
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- I would say it depends on the child and if she can follow directions and focus she should do well. My little guy is not quite 2.5, but he loves watching his cousin at...
- At my kids dojo they will start kids at 3 but it's still a little young - usually when they have an older sibling already in and are used to the environment. My daugh...
- I am a black belt and an avid martial artists (and Jr Olympic champion) and started when I was about 6 years old, had my black belt by 9. I went to class 4 times a wee...
Underachieving 11Th Grader
Asked by C.W. from Athens
on March 31, 2007
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My youngest daughter is in the 11th grade at our local high school. She is a very smart young lady, but at school she has trouble staying organized and turning in her ...
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- Something that really helped me when I was that age, I was able to spend the day with someone in the field that I was looking to go into. Find out what she would like...
- Sounds like me at that age (which was only 4 year ago) She probably is ok with just exceeding the minimum and nothing more. My motto was "passing is enough" I always...
- More than likely she is having boy or friends problems at school that ur unaware of which CAN highly effect a teenage girls school work.
Skipping a Grade
Asked by S.B. from Cleveland
on February 21, 2008
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I have posted on here before about my son and the situation I was having with him and school, now some new developments have brought me back to get some more informati...
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- I have no had this issue, but a friend of mine did. It was much like yours...early in their education. She chose not to put him ahead because he was already small in...
- Hi Setphanie. I'm not sure if this information will help you but it might. I had my IQ tested in first grade because the teacher thought I was very smart but had als...
- Hi S., First, congratulatons and commiserations on having such a bright little boy. Having had the same experience with my own son, my oldest, and also many years of t...
Sending My Preschooler to Kindergarten
Asked by P.W. from Wichita
on January 10, 2007
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My preschooler will be 5 the end of July and I was planning on sending him to kindergarten next year. I have heard of lots of moms waiting, but I was an August baby a...
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- P., is he socially ready for school. He may very well be since he has already been to preschool. I do know several children who have had to go thru transition becas...
- Hi, P.! I am T.! I am a teacher and mom of 3 girls, but I hope I can help you to make an informed decision about your problem. I have been in your situation with my...
- My oldest son was in a similar situation. My son is quite advanced so I considered testing him to start early (his b-day was only 7 days after the cut off date). So ...
Seeking Moms with Seventh Grade Boys
Asked by C.J. from Los Angeles
on February 27, 2008
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I have a son who is in 7th grade. We are having trouble with grades,attitude,and behaving appropiately while in school.When he is at home, he is completely different f...
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- I'm new to mamasource, but my email said that you are requesting me in particular to answer you question. If this is correct that you would like me to share my advice...
- Good Morning Sunshine!! He must be a wonderfull boy , your son! ... and some of the things he says - lead me to wonder : Have you heard about an EQUiVALENCY - Test...
- hey candace, i have a seventh grade son w energy to burn. have you thought about having him tested for honors??? my sons teacher told me he knew how to be disruptive...
Not Sure About Sending My Daughter to Preschool
Asked by L.M. from Wichita
on February 2, 2008
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I have a daughter who will turn 4 on September 18. I am thinking about sending her to preschool in the fall. But am not sure about the cut off date and about her bir...
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- It probably depends on the preschool you decide to send her to. My daughter's birthday is Sept. 2nd so she misses the cut off by one day. But, our preschool allowed ...
- Hello L., I am a Montessori Preschool teacher. Your wonderful daughter will love preschool. Montessori school begin at age 2.5 to 3 years old. Montessori mixes the ...
- The cut off date is usually only for Kindergarten. In my area, kids who attend Pre-K need to be 3 or 4 and fully potty trained. My boys started going to preschool when...
Seperating Twins in School- One Grade Higher than the Other
Asked by C.P. from Denver
on March 28, 2010
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I have twin 4 yr olds- B/G...also a daughter 6 yrs old. My girl twin is VERY smart..she can read most of what her big sister- 2 yrs her elder reads in her Kindergarten...
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- my twins are b/g twins and the girl is naturally smarter than the boy...DON'T Separate Them!! You can do extra things to challenge your girl and you can work with you...
- As an educator and parent I would not start ANY child early in kindergarten (regardless of ability) a good teacher always levels their class, she will still get what s...
- My feeling is that if you're really worried, put them in different schools, where it won't be an issue at all that they are in different grades. Or, better yet, put y...
Wondering About Getting My 4 Year Old into Kindergarten
Asked by L.C. from Washington DC
on December 29, 2008
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Hi - My daughter just turned four on December 22 and I want to explore the possibility of getting her into Kindergarten in the fall. She has been in daycare since she ...
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- I'm not sure about Arlington, but Fairfax County answer would be no way. My two oldest kids have been in advanced programs, honors, etc. since elementary school (now i...
- Hi L.! If you have your heart set on getting your daughter into school early then don't listen to me. I just wanted to give my opinion/experience in case it might he...
- Hi, What kind of daycare is she in? She may be ready emotionally and socially, but what about academically? You should talk to the daycare provider to get their input...
Preschool
Asked by C.T. from Los Angeles
on September 6, 2007
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Hello everyone....I would appreciate any and all input you can possibly gather. We live in Granada Hills. I am trying to find out what it is exactly that I should "exp...
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- First of all...listen to yourself- if you are not comfortable or have a bad feeling...don't do it!! The most important thing for a young child is socialization...they ...
- C., I know what you are talking about. I must of looked at 25 preschools in the San Fernando Valley. I needed a preschool for my 3 year old. He goes to a home da...
- Hello C., try Temple Ahavat Shalom. Take a tour with Director: Debi Chesler, Phone: ###-###-####. My daughter, Rhea started a week ago and we are very happy. I see a l...
Are My Grade Requirements Unreasonable?
Asked by R.N. from Norfolk
on September 28, 2011
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I require my children ages 6-11 to get A's and B's or they are put on restriction (no friends on school nights, all homework done before dinner, must go to bed 30mins ...
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- My husband and I are graduates from Universities. My husband is a very successful businessman and i am home full time. We personally do not put that much pressure on...
- When I was in elementary school, we didn't even get letter grades. By middle school and high school, the grades began to matter and my parents expected me to do well,...
- I personally feel that's harsh. Of course you want A's and B's but sometime there will be a class where there is a struggle. My daughter is 16, in AP classes, ch...
