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15 Year Old Wants to Move in with Dad for the Coming School Year.
Asked by K.W. from St. Louis
on July 5, 2010
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10 years ago, I met and married a man who lived 3 hours from my hometown. Two of my children and I moved here to be with him. My 16 year old (now 26) asked to live w...
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- Kristy said it perfectly. I totally agree with her on everything she said. Please know this is not about you. He is probably very curious to live with his other par...
- I think you son just wants to know his dad a little better, he's growing up and wants that father-son relationship. I think there will be more negatives on his list t...
- Ditto Kim. He needs to think about his future and that college opportunity. I am sure even his father would agree. How about your son spend the rest of this s...
VPK For Special Needs
Asked by J.W. from Tampa
on July 28, 2009
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Hi Moms,
We thought we had found the ideal school for my son back in Spring. He started their summer camp mid june and settled in great, we all thought things were ...
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- Susan C is right...call them first thing in the morning. I do occupational therapy with special needs kids in Largo area and around and have had several kids in the p...
- my son is two and a half and also has sensory issues, + some others too. i unfortunately, i havent been to that age yet with my son to know a good school. i do know t...
- Call the pinellas county school board and ask about the fiddlers program, you can get him into VPk free at one the local schools if he qualifies.
Swimming Lessons
Asked by M.R. from St. Louis
on April 27, 2009
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I have a three year old that loves the water. I have been trying to find swim lessons for her so she can be a little more water savvy with the summer coming up. I se...
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- We currently go to Little Fishes Swim School, so I can give you the inside scoop. We joined b/c my daughter is 18M & is afraid to get her hair/face wet. While I know m...
- The Richmond Heights rec center has swim classes that I've heard great things about. I'm planning on going there. They have a great indoor pool and slides too. I th...
- We take our little ones to The Center of Clayton. They have a really great parent/child swim class. I know YMCAs and other summer camps do the same. Good luck!
Music Lessons/camp Advice
Asked by A.S. from Tampa
on May 5, 2008
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I have a 3y5mo old boy who's showing some musical ear. I was wondering what is a good time to start him in music lessons and if anyone has advice on places/teachers th...
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- Hi A., We have one of the best performing arts centers in the country here in downtown Tampa! (Tampa Bay Perf. Arts Center) Their Patel Conservatory offers lots of ...
- Hillsdale Baptist Church has a fine arts academy that does private or group lessons. The teachers are phenomenal and I would highly recommend looking into the program....
- Hi! I am so pleased to hear your child is musically inclined. I am a music teacher and have started children from all different ages. It all varies with children devel...
Child Support
Asked by T.G. from Chicago
on August 28, 2007
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My brother has been divorced for a year and a half and remarried for six months. His ex-wife is very angry that he remarried and is making him pay for it. I just fou...
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- I am by no means an expert in this area, but my brother is divorced with 2 kids. He and his wife share joint custody - which means they share all expenses 50/50. He ...
- Depending on the state, the amount of child support ordered varies. In Illinois, it's about 30% of his salary. I'm wondering if your brother been ordered by the cour...
- It all depends on what his divorce/custody papers say, unfortunately. If they were married for more than 10 years (this depends on the state too) then she will get ali...
4 Month Old Hates the Car
Asked by G.C. from New York
on July 31, 2009
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Hi,
My nearly 4 month old appears to hate the car and his car seat. Nearly every time we go somewhere (including 5 minute trips to the grocery store) he screams. ...
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- My daughter had GERD and issues with her stomach. The pediatrician told us that some babies get car sick facing backwards. We visited family who live on a private road...
- I have a 6 mo. old who also hates riding in her car seat. This is a new one for her (the other children all had a different infant seat) and it is also a Graco. When...
- Just be patient. My daughter hated the car seat when she was an infant. I had to deal with the screaming until she was big enough to face forward. She also hated th...
Family Friendly Resorts in Cancun/Riviera Maya, Mexico
Asked by A.M. from Dallas
on April 27, 2009
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I've gotten several responses so far telling me not to go to Mexico. We watch the news and are fully aware of what's going on. We will go ONLY if this starts to dimini...
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- Don't go!! If you have not watched the news lately, the Swine flu is running rampant in Mexico and every person there is wearing a mask. Its dangerous, so please do ...
- The swine flu scare may go away by the Summer but the gang violence,kidnappings, beheadings, etc... probably won't. Statistically speaking, it would be safer for you t...
- My very first response is that you should stay local right now, and hold off going to Mexico while this "swine flu" epidemic plays out. We don't know what is going on...
Camping with a Toddler Who Doesn't Sleep
Asked by A.B. from Portland
on August 12, 2010
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Hi,
We try to camp regularly with our now 18 month old son. We went last year and have been twice so far this year. We leave tonight for another trip - 4 days, 3 ni...
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- I don't know what to tell you. When we go camping its the only time our 3 year old actually sleeps. Look at a camping/tent store and see if they have anything that ca...
- It's usually cold enough in the morning, I cover our heads with the sleeping bag to keep out the sun. If I don't, my son likes to wake us up @ 4:30 as well. If I cover...
- If it were me, I'd buy the largest tarp you can find and tie it to trees around your tent so that it makes a canopy or shade--you could even let some of it drape down...
How to Deal with School Authorities After Kindgergartener Suspended for Maximum
Asked by P.M. from San Francisco
on April 16, 2008
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My 5 year old was suspended from school for 3 1/2 days this week. He was guilty of finding a cigarette lighter on the way to school, unbeknownst to me, and bringing t...
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- The school is probably exessive in their disipline, but it is a life lesson he must learn. It is important that his teacher not treat him like a criminal when he retu...
- I believe that kids need to be taught to obey rules, no matter how trivial they may be. So in this case you let the school mete out their punishment, and tell your bo...
- Hello, I agree with Marlene. You should calmly go to the school first and speak with the administrator and find out why they felt that this punishment fit the crime....
Seeking Advice on Schooling Options for a Bright Child ( Dst 204 - Naperville)
Asked by D.A. from Chicago
on May 22, 2012
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Hello everyone, We are on the SW side of Naperville. We moved here to ensure we have good schooling options for our kids. Our son goes to a good montessori for Kinderg...
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- It really depends on the private schools you are considering. My older two went to private Catholic grade schools and they do nothing to challenge gifted kids. Thing...
- I nanny for a family who has a daughter in McCarty school in 204. She is in the gifted math program but it does not start til 3rd grade. You will need to do suppleme...
- Another vote for checking out Avery Coonley. I think my kid is pretty darn smart, but definitely not THAT level. Your son sounds like exactly the type of student tha...
