Kindergarten: Simmons
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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 ...
Kindergarten Mean Girls
Asked by V.M. from Erie
on November 10, 2010
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since the first day we've been dealing with so and so and the other so and so telling my daughter they will be her freind one day and not the next. Today my baby c...
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- One word - EMPATHY. Teach it now and teach it often. When my kids (ages 6 first grade and 8 3rd grade) come to me with the "so and so" problems, first I make sure no...
- Make sure you tell her that they are not the types of girls that will be true friends. True friends are ones that don't need anything from you, but will just enjoy sp...
- Take a look at bucketfillers101.com- their program is designed for individuals as well as the whole class and focuses on how to treat other people. Monthly newsletter...
Child Being Left Out
Asked by A.B. from Minneapolis
on April 25, 2010
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Yesterday our neighbor had a birthday party for her daughter and invited all of the neighbor kids around us except our daughter. All of the kids range in age from 5-8...
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- I would probably talk to the mom. Make sure the invitation didn't get lost. If that wasn't the reason, then calmly ask the mom why. I would...as you said....if ...
- My oldest daughter turned 7 a few weeks ago and we had a hard time making the guest list. It's so hard to know where to draw the line. This year we had to leave some...
- if you are going to ask the other mom about it, be careful not to turn it into a guilt-dumping, e.g., don't tell her your daughter cried over it. and don't accuse her...
3Rd Grade Dd, Larger than the Rest
Asked by S.H. from Salt Lake City
on February 3, 2008
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Hi ladies, this one is breaking my heart and I am at my wits end with how to handle the situation. The last 3 years my dd has really shot up and out. She's only in 3rd...
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- Hi S., I was reading your message and I don't have any children yet, but have one on the way due in June. I am a coach of 25 all star cheerleaders and even more chi...
- Dear S., CONGRATULATIONS! Being a Mom of 6 is great! I am a Mom of 9, 4 boys and 5 girls. One of my "boys" is 6'7". (I am 5'7", his Dad is 5'11") I was always a ...
- I recommend getting her into Tae Kwon Do or some other martial arts. I believe it really helps their self-confidence, is good exercise, and gives them the life skill ...
Homeschooling Groups
Asked by M.S. from Corpus Christi
on March 3, 2008
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Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone could tell me about some homeschooling groups in the Corpus area. We are new to Corpus and to homeschooling and would love t...
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- I don't homeschool, my kids are still young. However, my neighbor across the street homeschools her three kids. She is involved in a group at Windsor Park Church. I...
- Hi M., My name is C. Redman. I live in the Annaville area. What part of Corpus do you reside in? All tho I am not homeschooling, I like adult conversation as well. My...
- HOST is the biggest one: Phone: ###-###-#### Email: ____@____.com http://www.stxh.org There are a couple more, but I can't find info on them right now. I also k...
Vpk
Asked by C.G. from Tampa
on October 2, 2007
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please help!!! i need to know where there is a good vpk program in the brandon area i currently have my son in miss ginnys and can not stand the people there i am luc...
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- I have 2 boys who go to Post Sunshine Ranch located on John Moore. They don't offer the free "VPK", but they have a preschool program and a private kindergarten there...
- My grandson attends Kids are Tops and we all love it! It is on Kingsway just north of route 60. Their phone number is ###-###-####. He has been there since he was 2 ...
- Limona Village Chapel Children's Center ###-###-####) is Brandon's best kept secret! It's on one of those side roads off 60... East of Lakewood Dr. (on that road whe...
Preschool?
Asked by A.D. from Boston
on December 11, 2008
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Hi Mamas,
I am at a loss.... I would like some guidance concerning Preschool. I have a bright little boy who just turned 3 and we would like to start him in preschool...
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- HI A., My kids go to Animal Crackers, in North Attleboro, and I really can't say enough about the school. My three daughters have had wonderful experiences there, ...
- Hi A., We were in the same situation with our son when he turned 3. He was ready for more socialization and some structured activities. We enrolled him in Inch By I...
- Hi A., I sent my daughter to the Hockomock YMCA Children's Center in North Attleboro when she was three. They have a wonderful program there. All the teachers are...
Opinions About Different Preschools in Attleboro Area
Asked by K.M. from Providence
on June 12, 2008
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Hi All,
I live in Attleboro and would love to get some opinions about preschools in the area..good and bad. I'm not from the area so I don't really have any idea a...
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- Hi, I send my daughter to the Elizabeth Amen preschool which is part of Wheaton College in Norton. (You don't have to be a Norton resident.) I love it there. The ...
- Are you actually in Attleboro? My son goes to the Early Learning Center at Thacher Elementary in Attleboro and I love it. You have to be a resident of town. My reas...
- My son went to For Pete's Sake in South Attleboro behind St. Teresa's Church. I loved that school, teachers and the whole program. They book up fast I think new stud...
Seeking Single Mom's Group in Laurel Area.
Asked by L.M. from Washington DC
on February 19, 2008
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My 3.5 year old daughter will not sleep in her room at all, she never has, she has always slept in my bed because her dad felt she was too little to sleep by herself a...
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- As you know there are several schools of thought abou thaving kids sleep inyour bed, and books on the market abou tthe benefits of the family bed, and books saying tha...
- My daughter sleeps with me too. She is 16 months old, and I dont' mind it. However, we have another baby on the way and I'm sure there will be some adjusting in the ...
- Hello! The only way is to wean. It will be difficult because she is used to sleeping with you and will not happen overnight. You may have to stay in there with her ...
Mean Girls
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on February 7, 2011
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Hi Moms! My daughter is 6 years old and in first grade in public school. She's always loved school, and still does. But she has mentioned some things about girls in...
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- Our elementary school was written about in the newspaper for the anti-bullying program. I think the girls are much kinder to each other than in my memory of girlhood s...
- I'm so sorry. Girls can be so mean! I would have a conversation with her about true frienship, and that anyone who uses their "frienship" as a threat to be taken away ...
- I've got a second grade boy and you're right--that doesn't happen with boys. They very easily figure out the pecking order and go about their lives. Girls though--ve...
