Older Child: Da Vinci
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Christmas Present My 6 Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Lansing
on November 19, 2008
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Hello so I am looking for a gift for my daughter she will be 6 in January and I was thinking of getting her a nintendo ds she a leapster but her sister who is 2 loves...
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- Nintendo DS's are great and you can get some amazing deals at Gamestop. I have 2 kids, a boy and a girl, and they both have had their DS's for 2 1/2 years and haven't...
- My 6 year old son and 7 year old daughter both have a DS and they both LOVE IT.. I was worried that they would be too rough with them, but it really gave them a chance...
- Reading the responses (these and other questions/responses also) some people seem to be so down on video games, that they are sooo horrible All of my kids play video g...
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...
Son Almost 3 and Cant Really Talk
Asked by G.V. from Minneapolis
on May 29, 2010
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my son is about to be three years old and he still talks in baby words he says milk and cup,mommy,dad,auntie,grandma,nana.pazza,shoe,at his daycare they feel like they...
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- My son has been in speech therapy since he was 18 months old. There is a HUGE difference in his talking level and can't imagine where he would have been without therap...
- I couldn't agree more with all the other moms' answers, including the one about kids getting teased for all kinds of reasons, not just special ed. We have to help our...
- I know how you feel! My son is currently getting speech and developmental therapy through Early Intervention (he is 26 months). It is really hard to hear that your s...
Intake of Omega 3 Supplements for Children
Asked by V.R. from Las Vegas
on November 18, 2009
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HI MAMAS, Just wanted your input about taking Omega 3 supplements for children.I was reading up on this and it looks and sounds like there should not be any worng find...
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- V., I absolutely have to recommend Vemma Next. They have had great success with kids that have ADD and ADHD! A very close friend of mine.. her son has ADHD, they put ...
- Hi V., I highly recommend checking out DrSears.com. They have a great website. It is full of information you may need.
- Hi, we lost are health insurance as well but you can get your children enrolled with Healthy Families. It was a simple process and we have had a very positive experie...
Only Child
Asked by M.M. from Washington DC
on February 21, 2009
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My three year old son is always talking about his friends, having friends over, how he wishes he had a brother or sister (or cat)... I worry about him being an only ch...
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- We, too, only have one child. It was not our choice, but God's choice. Our son never really desired to have siblings (now 11 yrs old), however, because of his "only-...
- I'm glad you posted this. I'm in the same boat as another mom with two older kids and a baby. My aunt had a son when her girls were teenagers so he's been raised m...
- I'm an only child. I have sincere friendships, no time for superficial friendships. Then, I married a man with six siblings. Instant brothers and sisters. Sometimes ...
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 ...
My Child Diagnosed with Asperger's
Asked by T.E. from Detroit
on May 2, 2008
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I've recently been told my child has Asperger's disorder, he was recently diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety. He is very stubborn and will not do what hes told, like brus...
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- T., I have spoke with many about a natural way to resolve ADHD and am happy to share with you if you want to send me your e-mail address. Clinical studies at the Univ...
- My son has Asperger's Syndrome (He also has Hydrocephalus and Epilepsy. He has had about 60 brain surgeries to date). The behaviors that you're describing is very comm...
- Get creative. For one, get in contact with support groups who might have a buttload of suggestions. And/or make yourself one of those loop de loop ribbons to pin on...
Advice Please! Teacher Wants to Medicate My Child
Asked by K.C. from Clarksville
on September 17, 2009
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my son is 9 years old and he has been medicated for ADD two years ago. He wouldnt eat , he had no personality almost like he wasnt my son. so the next school year i ch...
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- I strongly recommend not medicating your child. Visit www.dherbs.com. Listen to your child this time.
- PLEASE PLEASE Do NOT medicate him. My son, now 21, had ADHD and dislepsia when he was a child. I come from a family of doctors all of us decided not to medicate him. I...
- Hi i've only been a mom for soon to be 14mths but i can already tell you that if your son is making the grades he should be without the meds an is in control of himsel...
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 Information from Experience
Asked by B.Z. from Los Angeles
on September 15, 2009
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ADD medicine alternatives
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- get his eyes checked too. sometimes vision problems can cause the same symptoms as ADD
- My step son was diagnosed with ADD. He came out to live with us during the summers. What I found was he was allergic to so much. Perservatives, the food coloring in...
- Hi there, my daughter is 7 and has had the same issues. The school usually can do an evaluation if they are requesting it. Then it is their expense and not yours. Th...
