Online School: Older Child
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Online College Degree?
Asked by C.S. from Minneapolis
on October 4, 2009
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Hello! I am wondering if anyone out there has attended or is attending online classes/college or gotten an online degree? I have some college credits and would really ...
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- Hi C., I just graduated from Park University Online with my four year bachelors degree in Social Psychology. I completely understand where you are coming from w...
- My husband is on his 2nd semester at University of Phoniex online. His sister just also enrolled there. And one of my girlfriends is doing part of it online, part in...
- I would check with your local college and find out what they offer for online classes as the schools that are stricktly on line (such as Pheonix) charge MUCH higher ra...
10 Year Old Defiant Son
Asked by J.F. from Minneapolis
on January 10, 2008
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I am so desperate for any advice from other parents of 10 year old boys. My son is not at all respectful of my discipling him, he doesn't care what I threaten him with...
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- maybe he just wants more attention from you- sounds a lot like my 8 year old son- the other thing a lot of us moms just threaten and we don't follow thru so that's a l...
- Sounds like you are dealing with ODD-Oppossitional Defiant Disorder and possibly ADHD-Attetion Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I strongly suggest you get your son help...
- I am a 52y/o mom of 8 from ages 16-31, 4 of them adopted from Russia. 5 girls 3 boys. The first thing I see is that you are threatening him. Get parenting with love...
Pre-school Online Reading Programs - Spells HELP
Asked by M.G. from Springfield
on May 8, 2007
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My four year old son is starting pre-school this August, (October baby so couldn't start until this year) and I stay at home with him. He can say his abc's and write ...
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- I agree with Melissa S. Every parent wants their child to do well and excel, but the best thing you can do for him right now is to make the most of your time together ...
- Another suggestion if you don't mind him watching a dvd - the Leap Frog dvd about letter sounds helps them learn the sounds very quickly. I found it at Toys R Us.
- You might try a website called www.bookadventure.com. I have cut and pasted the into for you: "Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in ...
Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on March 22, 2009
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My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one f...
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- I would go for a delayed gratification avenue. Tell him he has to wait until he is seven (or eight) to have that toy. Then I would suggest the Wii and make it a fami...
- You've received a lot of great advice and insight herre. You also seem to have a strong instinct that this isn't a good idea for him right now. Don't succumb to the ...
- Here is my thoughts and experience. My son has been growing up with his peers around him having these types of games from a young age. I'd say around 5 and 6 is when t...
8 Year Old Son Who Is Not Interested in School Academics.
Asked by S.P. from New York
on May 22, 2008
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My 8 year old has no interest in school what so ever. He likes going to school but it takes him to long to finish his work , he is easily distracted and he is forgetf...
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- Hi S., I have 3 sons--23, 22, & 9, who have all loved academics, but learned better in less traditional environments. I homeschooled the older ones, until they wen...
- Well, I can only speak from personal experience as an 8 year old, since I'm pregnant with no children. Anyway, when I was 8, school work was incredibly boring because...
- Before doing anything else, I would definitely consider having your son tested for ADD. You really have nothing to lose, and once you know, it will be so much easier ...
"Seeking Advice on 6 Year Old Bed Wetting"
Asked by S.A. from Detroit
on July 31, 2008
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I am wondering if anyone has any advice on how to handle a 6 year old boy who wets the bed every night. He is in such a deep sleep that he doesn't even know that he h...
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- I still get this from my 5-1/2 year old daughter. We have been watching the liquids after dinner and making sure she sits until she pees before bed. Still happens as s...
- I would put a pull-up on him at night. He may not want to feel like he is wearing a "diaper" - so, they have these new kind out that look just like boxer shorts!! In...
- Hi S., I just went through this with my 6 year old son a few months ago. It just started to happen more frequently. I also asked the Mamasource Mom's with overwhe...
7 Year Old W a Facebook
Asked by J.M. from San Diego
on February 12, 2011
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My 6 year old's best friend (who is 7) has a facebook and keeps pressuring my daughter to get one. I think 6 and 7 year olds have no business having their own faceboo...
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- Nope you aren't! In fact, the other girl's mom is having her lie about her age so she can have one (you have to be 13), which I think is completely inappropriate! Good...
- LOL. Um no. I think you need to be 14? to have a FB acct. So - the 7 year old's Mom is showing her 7yo that it is OK to lie about your age. I'm guessing and hopin...
- there's no reason for a child that age to have a facebook acct. Hold your ground.
Help with My 7 Year Old Daughter's Behavior
Asked by M.V. from Steubenville
on April 2, 2008
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My daughter is only 7 years old (will be 8 this summer) and she already has the attitude of a teenager. She is very mouthy and disrespectful all the time. She will a...
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- I haven't read the other responses but wanted to let you know you are not alone. I have a very mouthy, bossy 7 yo girl and a 5 yo boy. She goes to Catholic school an...
- to stop my 3& 5 year old girls from slamming doors I use the child proof door stopper that goes on top of the door so they caan't reach it or close it all the way. ma...
- I also have a 7 year old, and in talking with other moms this is what I have gathered. 1st...you are READY for the teen years, ha ha ha 2nd....this a phase and will g...
I Need Advice on Keeping My 7 Year Old Son Focused During Homework Time.
Asked by K.L. from Norfolk
on November 2, 2006
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I have a 7 year old son that has the hardest time staying focused on his homework. It can take him up to 2 hours to complete it. Sometimes he gets so frustrated that h...
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- I would get your child tested. If you have some results, you have a baseline by which to go by when planning how to help him. Even if you/school district agree that ...
- Hi, I'm C.. We had the exact same problem since my 9 year old was in Kindergarten. We changed her diet, she gets no sweets, only fresh fruit and veggies, things like t...
- Our now 11 yr old son had these same issues! I would set the timer when he got home to let him play (he likes outside) for 25 minutes. It helped to let him use up that...
Seeking Online Reading Help That Do Not Cost Much for a 5 Year Old
Asked by C.H. from Fort Myers
on September 10, 2007
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my youngest son is really behind were I think he should be in reading.I let him play on the web hopeing it will help so now i was thinking aboue buying an online progr...
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- Is he in school? If so, ask the school to test him, they will tell you if he's on target or not. If he's not, ask them what services at the school do they offer. ...
- try www.starfall.com Hope it helps, K.
- try using www.starfall.com. it is a great web resource for free and it is great for kindergarteners who need help in reading. sincerely, Lexie
