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Daughter Forgets Her Instrument.
Asked by C.F. from Glens Falls
on May 3, 2010
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Help! I am not sure what to do. My daughter has forgotten her instrument or schoolwork on several occasions this past year, and I always have run to bring her whatev...
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- Actually at my son's schoool, they have instituted a policy that the school office will NOT accept forgotten homework or band instruments, etc. if a parent brings it. ...
- I agree with everyones answers. Dont' feel guilthy, your daughter is not a baby. I like the idea of a checklist for things needed for school and making sure they are...
- dont bring it tough love its a leswson learned if you worked outside house thy would be outy of luck they will learn my are 15 and 18 they left stuff hme they get over it
6 Year Old Wants to Quit Ice Skating
Asked by M.T. from Los Angeles
on October 8, 2011
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My 6 year old is halfway through a session of 10 ice skating lessons and already wants to quit. She says the classes are too long, it's boring (it does tend to be the...
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- I know your daughter gave you a list of reasons, but are those really the "reasons"? She may feel her skill level is sub-par or intimidated by the coach. See if you ca...
- If this were a year-long commitment, etc., I'd say reassess and maybe let her quit, but it's halfway through only 10 lessons. Stick with it. I like the idea of taking ...
- I would advise her to stick it out because of the reasons she gave. She didn't say she hates ice skating, she said she's bored and she's cold. I think if there is a lo...
Are There Any Jobs for 13 Year Olds?
Asked by M.L. from San Francisco
on November 8, 2010
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My son who is turning 13 next month has asked to work. I'm a little hesitant about the idea, but respect that he would like to earn his own money to save. I look at it...
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- All of my kids have become soccer referees and they make an amazing amount of money. You have to be at least 12 to referee and,depending on what kind of games they re...
- My son who is 14 has been refeering soccer games. He earns between $ 10 and $15 per game, which is pretty good. Of course it demands that he takes a refereeing class.....
- worm picking, building birdhouses, cleaning/odd jobs around your house- then move on to the neighbors houses, painting, making dinner at your house, laundry for you. ...
Learning Piano as an Adult :)
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on September 25, 2011
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We are proud owners of my Grandma's piano. It was bought new in the 1970's, and was never played much. We moved it to our home in June (now that my 91 year old Grand...
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- Hello! I have taught a handful of adults how to play over the years, and YES -- you can definitely learn how to play as an adult. If you can read music and understand ...
- the MacPhail Center for Music in downtown Mpls has a boat-load of adult piano students. (Adult students on every instrument, actually). They are amazing and you are ...
- I took piano as an adult from a friend of mine who was a music teacher and loved it. I paid her $20 for a half-hour lesson. She passed away recently, and now I'm tryi...
Sunday Riright School Teacher, Helps.
Asked by E.V. from Phoenix
on April 16, 2012
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Because the church is lack of nursery attendant during the sermon, I signed myself in. Few minutes ago, the pastor emailed all of us the 2 months schedule. He added th...
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- There are so many different denominations and beliefs among Christian churches that I don't think anyone can give you a good idea besides your pastor, or someone in ch...
- Go to a Christian bookstore and buy a preschool activity book for lessons and project ideas. Anything by the Cedarmont Kids music collections will be great. I re...
- WEll, I googled 'Christian Sunday School Ideas' and a trillion sites came up, sites about songs, curriculum, etc. If it's not Christian, insert religion here! GL! ...
Daughter Had Ipod Stolen What Do I Do?
Asked by J.J. from College Station
on March 12, 2009
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My 11 year old dd had been saving for an ipod. Last Friday she finaly had enough money and bout an ipod touch. She took it to school to show her friends, (I had no id...
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- That is a very hard lesson to learn at 11, but an important one. My daughter did the same thing except it was our new digital camera that she brought to a party. I wo...
- Unfortunately it is proably gone now. Wehad a teacher to get hers stolen from a kid and we did everything to try and get it back rewards, etc. We called the mother and...
- I would definately get involved and let the principal know the situation. You can always get the serial number from itunes store or the store you bought it from. Advis...
Keeping Bright, Incoming Kindergartener Engaged Come the Fall?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on July 26, 2010
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We have sent our children to a preschool program for three years. I am concerned that our second child is going to be "bored" with kindergarten like our first child w...
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- A truly bright child can find interest in anything in the classroom. My mom is an early-ed specialist and has always maintained that only boring kids get bored. The ...
- Our school system has changed over to full day Kindergarten. Have you considered sending your Kindergartener to private full day Kindergarten at a montessori scho...
- With my daughter we just played games outside of school that worked with writing and math. I found some fun workbooks at the local $1 store even. Also have you talked ...
Preschool Updates/reports
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on May 26, 2010
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Just wondering if other preschools are the same as mine. There are a few things I'm hoping will change next semester, but I would like to see what the norm is before ...
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- My son's preschool would post the lesson plans for the week on a bulletin board for that class. They also served food, so it was right beside the menu plans for the we...
- At my daughter's preschool they have a dry erase board that they keep by the sign in sheet. They write down what books they read, activities they did and things they ...
- My son has a folder that he brings home all his papers in. We provided a notebook and explained to the teacher that we would like to be updated as much as possible on...
Scary Movie
Asked by S.D. from San Francisco
on August 28, 2009
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Hi Moms- my daughter has a class assignment to choose a scary movie that can be shown to the class but has to be pg 13. are there any out there that are appropriate fo...
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- Hi S., I agree with all the mom's who think this is an unusual assignment. How many students are in your daughters class? How many hours of precious learning time wil...
- That does seem like an odd assignment,. but "Something Wicked this Way Comes" was the first one that came to mind... and another called "Watcher in the Woods" or "The...
- The Birds or Vertigo by Alfred Hitchcock.
Looking for Teach at Home Piano Book
Asked by C.G. from Atlanta
on July 10, 2010
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My almost 7 year old daughter took a piano camp over the summer and really enjoyed it. She wants to learn more piano and seemed to have a knack for it. We are havin...
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- My 8YO daughters are using the "Piano Adventures" books http://pianoadventures.com/ . I don't play piano myself but find the books to be engaging for my girls and thi...
- I'm going to try teaching my son this fall and we're planning to use the Bastien books. They are easy to use with one another. The Piano book, for example, will tell...
- Go to your local music store and check out the selection. The Alfred books are great and easy to follow... Check with your church organist to see if he/she gives le...
