Math: Da Vinci
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Seeking Ideas for My 8Yr Old Daughter
Asked by L.A. from Chicago
on March 7, 2007
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My 8yr old daughter is enjoying science in school. This is a good thing as she struggles in math, so this may actually help her in the long run.
My question is that...
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- L.! hi, i'm H.,,,, and OH MY GOODNESS!!!~~ your daughter reminds me of my neice, erin, also 8. infact i almost thought you were my sister writing until i read the name...
- The Elgin Park district often has some things revolving around the nature center at Hawthorne Hill (I believe that is what it's called.) I don't know specifics, but I'...
- L., If you go to madscience.com they have a list of schools and places that are offering different summer camps in different fields of science from chemistry to NAS...
What???
Asked by M.F. from Kansas City
on November 6, 2008
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my son is referred to as 'special needs' in school, as he has a learning disability to go along with some ADD. now other than that he is perfectly "normal" (as normal ...
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- M., I used to get just as frustrated. I finally realized that people are very perceptive and for the most part they pick up on a child who needs a little extra time o...
- Hey M., this is very close to my heart. I have recently retired from teaching and I have a wonderful soon to graduate, turn 18 and all that son. So here goes. Rememb...
- Special needs is a term that is used so much in the school setting these days. If a kid cannot say their "r" sound properly, they go to speech because they have speci...
Homework Help!!
Asked by N.D. from Reno
on September 19, 2009
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I have a ten year old daughter who is bipolar and ADD, she is very smart! I have been told this by ALL her teachers =} Her test are way above average, and she has reci...
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- Does she have a 504 plan or an IEP? With her diagnosis she can qualify for either. I have a 504 for my youngest -- ADHD, and an IEP for my gifted, yet ADD/Aspergers d...
- to hlep her sit down and finish it, baroque music. It helped me and my sister immensely when we were kids. As to organization, maybe hava a special folder that the h...
- hope u dont think im nuts, but for a joke my mom tied a red string around my finger to remind me of something, it worked, lol. how about buying ur daughter rings fo...
Homework with a Bad Attitude
Asked by C.Q. from Los Angeles
on March 8, 2010
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My 8 yr old son was just recently diagnosed with ADHD. He is a very bright, intellegent kid. It's just really hard to keep him focused. The meds have made a big diff...
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- I know you received a lot of responses but I just wanted to add that this sounds very similar to our situation ADHD/ODD/ on medication. Although, the medication stays...
- Seems like they give him too much homework. I go through the same thing with my son.They now give him less homework which has made a difference. The teachers know his ...
- Seems like a lot of homework for an 8 year old. Maybe you can get this modified. It just seems like way to many pages. I would ask for a meeting and discuss this with ...
11 Year Old Son Trouble Following Instructions
Asked by I.R. from Dallas
on November 4, 2010
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I have a 11 year old son who has trouble following instructions in school & home. He isn't hyper at all so I know that ADHD is out of the question but he does have tro...
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- You son may have ADHD - Inattentive Type. He sounds just like my daughter, who takes a high dose of medication for it. She did her homework, but it never made it to th...
- I feel your pain! I have the same problem with my daughter who just turned 10, only not quite as bad. I know she doesn't have ADHD either but I have thought maybe a mi...
- One thing that comes to mind is MSG. Alot of kids get affected by it and by other artificial additives in food and drinks and MSG is hidden under many names. You'll ...
Home Schooling?
Asked by A.A. from Los Angeles
on July 29, 2009
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I am interested in any information on home schooling. Pros/Cons? How do you feel children can benefit from this or do they "miss out" in any way?
Thanks!
Amy
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- Look into Connections Academy, its a state run virtual school, you'll need a computer. My daughter used it through junior high and missed out on all the drama of bull...
- I homeschool all three of my children and they're all a year ahead of their peers. I've been homeschooling for nine years. My daughter went to school one year because ...
- It matters what you mean by "miss out". Sure they won't be with their peers every day, but then again they won't be bullied, or learn cussing on the playground, or be...
Seeking Advice ADHD
Asked by J.B. from Los Angeles
on October 10, 2009
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Hello moms, I am here for your advice! My nephew is 5 years old and recently diagnosed with ADHD with mood disorders, my sister and her ex have taken him to 2 doctors ...
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- Hi J., How great you are helping your sister with this issue. My son has Autism and is 18 years old, but the behaviors were different. This is going to sound really...
- Here is a video on ADHD and B-complex which will probably help the boy. And you can find the B-complex at the following website: www.gotibv.com http://www.youtub...
- I don't think your nephew's behavior is normal. I agree with the doctors based on what you write. Since the father is either in complete denial or playing games to tor...
