Middle School: Myself
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Asked by T.C. from York
on March 23, 2010
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I was just reading Pam's question about her daughter skipping a grade and was wondering if she or any other moms out there have any experience with their child enterin...
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- I don't know T...not to say that your son isn't bright because he sounds like he really is, but is he reading yet? Can he do math problems? These are some of the thi...
- Do schools still test for K? I know our district doesn't, what we do is your child has to be 5 on or before August 31st. I wouldn't push him into K before he is 5. He...
- I decided to check your question b/c I am in a similar situation. I REALLY do not want my son to be bored at school. After reading the comments, thought I would do s...
Question About Middle of the Night Feed
Asked by G.M. from Boston
on May 9, 2008
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I have a little girl who is 25 weeks old. She was typically getting up around 5am to be fed, and then I'd put her back to sleep and we'd get up around 6:30-7 for the d...
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- I don't know how you would feel about doing this, but I think she's ready for "sleep training". At 6 months, there is no physiological reason for a nighttime feeding....
- we would wake my daughter up before we went to bed at around 10 or 11:00 to feed her. Then she slept all night until we got up. This eliminated the 4am feeding which ...
- The frequent waking to nurse - sounds like a growth spurt. I have to say though that having your husband soothe her might help you out. Its a good thign to try - I ...
How to Give Middle Son More Attention
Asked by T.O. from Chicago
on June 23, 2010
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My middle son...who is 3...seems to be seeking out attention. That is at least my guess. A few months ago he was potty trained. He recently regressed and started p...
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- My boys are 4 and 2. I take them out seperately on mommmy dates on the weekends when their dad is home. Whoever is home with dad, gets one on one time then. As for...
- my middle one seems to always get the short end of the stick also. maybe because she really is easy going most of the time, and then once in a while she will let us kn...
- What about small steps like one per evening gets to go out for ice cream and an hour at the park?
Withholding a Bottle in the Middle of the Night
Asked by J.E. from Chicago
on July 31, 2009
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When my daughter was 10 weeks she started sleeping through the night. A few weeks later, we went out of town and it through off her sleep schedule. Since then she has ...
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- Hello 1st time mommy, welcome to the real world. It is not written in stone that a baby will stay on a schedule. However, this might help. Keep her up longer and gi...
- I really don't understand your question. If you are hungry, you eat. If your baby is hungry, you feed them. If it is in the middle of the night, you get up and give th...
- I don't really have any advice, just wanted to share my symphoties! My son (6 months) is in the exact same position, however, he was waking up multiple times a night ...
Advice/support on Middle of the Night Tantrums
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on December 5, 2008
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My 4 year old daughter will wake up in the middle of the night, usually around 2 or 3 and will have tantrums often until it is time to wake up. This started when she t...
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- My son who is now 8 went through VERY similar situation. I really did not know what to do, so I called his doctor and we were told that he had night terrors and we wor...
- You could start out at bedtime with 3 free passes and each time she calls you in she loses one after 3 than she is out of luck. But also then you could tell her if sh...
- I would say if there is a party don't tell her .just to see if it makes a differance. leave a night light on in her room and bathroom so she could go herself if she is...
Helping Son Focus Better in Middle School
Asked by S.D. from Indianapolis
on August 23, 2010
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My 12 year old son has just started middle school, 7th grade in our system. As in elementary school (and kindergarten, and pre-school), his new teachers have begun co...
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- Does this happen only on ONE subject or any?? Sometimes Kids have a hard time focusing because they don't understand what they are "learning" Maybe he's not sure a...
- To me it sounds like he is bored in the quiet tasks. He may need something to distract part of his mind. My husband used to study (even through grad work) with the r...
- I would suggest a neuropsychological evaluation. This will give you some real answers to what might be the cause of his issue, and give you targeted interventions tha...
Looking for Tutorial Help for High School and Middle School Sons...
Asked by M.C. from San Francisco
on February 16, 2008
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Help...my 14 yr.old is failing freshman Spanish (not to mention a few other classes). I am wondering if any one has used any of these tutorial places (i.e Sylvan Learn...
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- Hi M., I have a daughter who "wouldn't apply herself" but was very smart. After a high level of frustration and doing some research and testing we discovered that sh...
- Hello M. C: My name is Liz Carey, and I am a high school teacher and tutor who has recently moved back to San Jose (in November) and is taking on new tutoring stude...
- Hi, M.- I have been a HS teacher for several years. I know parents have used Sylvan, Tutoring Club, Kumon (for younger kids), paying private tutors $75/hour (that's...
Problem with Middle School Teacher.
Asked by T.D. from Albuquerque
on October 7, 2010
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My child has always struggled with spelling and reading since around 3rd grade. We have worked with him through the years. He has always got C's or B's. Well he brough...
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- As a former middle school math teacher, I would not go in assuming that the teacher is irritated with your child. IF in fact your child is not paying attention, then ...
- Our school has an on-line access for us to review all our kids grades and assignments at anytime. This way we can check grades daily if needed to make sure we know ho...
- I have friends who are teachers and they say that middle school is a really hard time for kids. Some of the ones who were always quiet start getting rowdy and some of ...
Daughter Trying Out for Middle School Play
Asked by J.N. from Chicago
on October 19, 2010
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Hi, I think I know the answer but just want to get some sage advice. My daughter is a shy 8th grader. She's pretty happy but is looking for ways to get more involved...
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- Oh so tempting, but you seem to already know that it's not a good idea. And you probably also know why it isn't a good idea. Do, however, HELP her in every way you...
- Don't use your influence to help her get the part. However, do encourage her to participate in the play anyway---she may not get a part, but if she's on stage crew,...
- NO. Do ask if they have a crew. If she does not get a part, she could paint, help make props, help with lights, etc. In our school, this seems like the way to g...
Feeling Guilty for Giving up My Career.
Asked by T.R. from New York
on April 26, 2008
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For years I had "working mother's" guilt. Now, I'm finally able to stay home, and I have "walking away from my career" guilt. Has anyone else ever experienced this? ...
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- YOU are AWESOME for what you are doing!!!! I totally commend you!!! There is NO better or rewarding career than being a wife and mother!!! Just think of it this w...
- A letter to Dr. Laura Schlessinger from one of her listeners who made the decision to stay home with her kids: "I listen to you and often feel frustrated when you t...
- Is it guilt? I read your bio and you list, "hoping I'm not making any big mistakes along the way" as a fear. Could you be afraid that you are making a mistake? Wo...
