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Homeschooling with Younger Children
Asked by M.F. from Los Angeles
on April 18, 2008
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My 6yr old is homeschooled (he's in first grade), but he really needs me to sit with him constantly. He throws huge tantrums when he gets frustrated, so that's why we...
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- Hi M., See if there are other mother's in your area who want to homeschool as well. You can each take turns babysitting each others' children or trade off teaching...
- You have your job cut out for you. I'm guessing your son is in K or 1. At that age it's all about reading!!! You read to him [the little ones can listen and color], he...
- Wow, you are to be commended!! A big pat on the back for you. Well, what I would suggest is to teach the other while you are schooling one, school them all. What you ...
2Nd Grade Standards and Kids Being "Left Behind"
Asked by C.G. from San Francisco
on January 14, 2009
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My son is halfway through 2nd grade. I suspect he had a bad 1st grade experience, because well, while he was "advanced" last year, he is "behind" this year. I'm told t...
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- Unfortunately, there can be HUGE differences in what different districts and even schools/grades within one district are teaching! It is very frustrating. I'm not ...
- I'm not a big fan of all the current testing of students and "no child left behind". Check out the web page greatschools.org Also, Parents Helping Parents in San ...
- i used to be a 2nd grade teacher in the public schools. i can tell you first hand that the curriculum is, for the most part, "breadth" instead of "depth." in other w...
My 2Nd Grader Learning About Sex/inappropriate Talk from Classmate
Asked by Z.W. from Sacramento
on June 4, 2008
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My daughter is in 2nd grade and 8 yrs old. Ever since 1st grade actually, there always seems to be a group of kids in her class that are always talking about inappropr...
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- ABSOLUTELY talk to the teacher. Also, watch your reactions to her questions. Your daughter likely has no clue what she's asking/saying (and the children saying the s...
- I totally agree with Shelley M - you have to be prepared to be open and honest to talk about anything with your kids. Just make sure it's age-appropriate. I was in a p...
- I also have a 8 year old second grader, and you are right he is too young to learn about sex at this age. I'm not even sure if he likes girls. my 11 year old is taki...
6Th Grade Son Took Alcohol to School...
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on May 22, 2010
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My son who is in 6th took alcohol in a water bottle ..and he got caught with it..a couple of his friends got in trouble too..my son has always help the school and is a...
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- If your son is in 6th grade taking pre AP classes he is smart enough to catch up. Mine stole from Walmart. I was PO'd to put it mildly. But I let him do his time an...
- You have to let him do his time. He has to face his punishment. You fighting it will make him realize you will get him out of trouble and you may be inviting more tr...
- I must say that I am torn by this situation. On one hand, I can sympathize with your concern about his academic status after having to miss the first 4 weeks of Junior...
How to Deal with a Child with Behavioral & Learning Issues
Asked by D.M. from El Paso
on September 30, 2007
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My husband has been away for over 2 months in Irag..I am struggling on my own with my son's issues..My 5 year old is from my previous marriage and his father lives in ...
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- Dear D., I want to start by telling you just how courageous I think you are. You too are a hero for the sacrafices you are making for our country! THANK YOU! Can I...
- Hello, My 4th child has a learning disagility. It was hard to accept that she wouldn't excell like the other 4. She is in 2 "special classes" at school.The rest are m...
- My oldest had issues in school, but he's been fortunate enough to have teachers (for the most part) who have realized he was not malicious, just not mature socially. I...
Ideas for Day Out with Teenage Boys
Asked by A.O. from El Paso
on September 24, 2009
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Hello moms! I need some ideas for a day out with the boys. My husband is currently deployed and the majority of the things we currently do together revolve around the...
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- Batting cages, go-carts, hiking idea is good, jogging and doing some local 5Ks for charity - besting your times at each-just tossing a ball around, shooting hoops. Le...
- Lazer Tag would be a great idea. Also a family poolhall would be a nice way to spend some QT with the boys! I don't know if there is a Dave & Buster's near you but it'...
- Have 3 teenage boys. They do not like new food, yoga or running. Maybe mine are weird. They love paintball, Air soft, Nerf wars, movies, kayaking, canoeing an...
How Do I Get My 10 Year Old to Be More Responsible?
Asked by M.H. from York
on May 7, 2008
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Hello, I am looking for some advice on 10 year old responsibility. My son is a very good student, very bright and fortunately does not struggle academically. My prob...
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- I have watched the same struggle with my nephew who is 11. He is extremely bright and in another world when it comes to his own responsibilities. He goes to a Montes...
- First you may need to determine if it is a organizational failure on his part or he just doesn't want to do the home work. My son just didn't want to do the homework a...
- Hi M., I have to say that I agree with your husband on this one. Let him "face the music" with his teacher. This is a school issue. Let the teacher handle the cons...
Parent Doing Homework?
Asked by J.C. from Phoenix
on August 16, 2010
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My kids aren't even in elementary school yet, so I don't have this issue yet, but will one day so I'm curious...I was talking to a girl at work today who has a son in ...
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- Oh yeah! It's out there! Went to my son's first grade science fair last year and I'm thinking....I don't think so! Obviously so many were done by the parents. How ...
- I am a first grade teacher, and see it often. I think that parents are so afraid of letting their children "fail" and "damage" their self-esteem that they think they ...
- Wow there are a lot of good answers out there. My son is just starting 5th grade. He is a gifted child so we expect straight A's in his academic classes. However, I...
Can Anyone Share Their Positive Experience Giving Birth W/o an Epidural?
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on July 2, 2008
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Hi Moms,
I'm 36 weeks pregnant and am really considering giving birth without an epidural. This is our second, and likely last, child and crazy as it may sound, I ...
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- I had my babies (11 months apart) without an epidural. My first labor was 15 hours, and my second was about 5 hours. I didn't do any breathing techniques or anything...
- Hi A., I had gave birth without any pain meds or epidural. Yes it hurt but it was all worth it. I think what helped me was I was active during my pregnancy. We als...
- Yes, I did it with my first baby! I had a wonderful midwife and doula. I would advise having both if you are going natural. If you choose to go to a hospital, though, ...
Desperate Need of Help Getting 3 Year Old to Take Naps and Listen
Asked by H.W. from Los Angeles
on February 19, 2009
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My son has been a complete nightmare lately. He is not responding to any sort of disciplne anymore., Up until age 3 we were doing time out for his age (2 min for 2 yea...
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- i am in a very similar boat. my son will be 3 next week. we also have a 17 mo old and i am due with our 3rd in 10 days. my 3 yr old has been an absolute terror for the...
- Well as far as the naps go - he may just be ready to not take naps anymore. Some kids still need a nap at the age of 4-5, and others don't need to nap anymore by the a...
- I'll keep this simple as you've recieved some great advice. With a 3yo, you need less talk and less emotion when you are disciplining. Two things that I've been expo...
