Overnight Camp
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Beach Camping?
Asked by J.F. from Los Angeles
on September 16, 2009
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We'd like to head out to the beach for an overnight camping trip with our 1-year old before it gets too cold. It will be our first time. So my questions are,
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- 1. Leo Carillo is the best! problem, it will be hard to get a reservation for a weekend, week days will be fine. 2. don't bring too much, everyone will get dirty and...
- We've camped all over with our toddler, starting at age 1. The only beach camping we've ever done has been at Refugio State Beach (north of Santa Barbara) I definite...
- I have personally only camped at the beach once. We went up near Big Sur. There was a lot of poison ivy and the only useable beach was 4 miles away with a huge trek d...
Daughter Needs Help Growing Up
Asked by J.R. from Nashville
on July 2, 2010
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Help! My DD is 11 and has ADHD. She has always been a little behind socially from her friends. Now at this tween stage, she is catching onto this difference. She still...
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- I honestly think that girls are growing up too fast these days. At 11, she should still be interested in playing. I'm glad I don't have girls and that I can homeschool...
- As a mother of a slow maturing daughter I can appreciate your concerns. But the fact of the matter is, too many of our children are growing up way too fast! We need to...
- Maybe you can introduce her to some kids in the neigborhood that are younger than her and like the same things she likes. You can tell her she can be like the big sist...
Age Range in Classroom, Do Schools and Sports Groups Need to Change Policies?
Asked by T.S. from Dallas
on September 23, 2011
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Do you think there should be some rules parents have to follow as to when they start their kids in school? I have a summer birthday boy and started him in school when ...
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- My daughter has a late summer birthday and she goes to a school where some kids don't turn her age until December while others are already a year older. It is an inter...
- You might find some interesting answers looking into Montessori and Waldorf as well as Summerhill type schools. Just some other things out there that cover your questi...
- Kids have started late and been held back forever. It's the world we live in. When I went to school it was the exception - maybe one or two kids were held back. I w...
Family Reunion Food
Asked by E.T. from Dallas
on April 19, 2011
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We are having a family reunion this summer in Minnesota and are responsible for dinner one night. We’re thinking of making some pasta dishes, bread and salad but ot...
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- We generally have a family reunion of about that size, too, and at a park that has no electrical outlets, but DOES have a giant bbq grill. If that is an option, my co...
- Take Texas to 'em! If you drive all the way from Texas and don't take a little bbq or Tex Mex you are doing those folks a disservice! How about a good old fashio...
- For dessert, how about fixings for S'mores? Easy, portable, and kids will have a blast? I think the pasta ideas are great. You could also use chicken and shred it ...
Mean Girls on the Block
Asked by L.B. from Chicago
on May 7, 2008
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My daughter (age 7, will turn 8 next month) and I moved into a new neighborhood a few months ago. We didn;t meet very many neighbors over the winter, but now that it'...
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- Rough situation but you may have to speak to the older girls. If they have a descent bone in their bodies, they'll leave yours alone. If not, the police may need a cal...
- First, let me say, I made the same mistake with my children, "overly protective", and believe me, when they got old enough they certainly let me know that they didn't ...
- My personal opinion....don't let her associate with the girls in the neighborhood. You are right to be turned off by the cat fighting and it is also wise to express y...
Summercamp About Cooking and Baking?
Asked by I. from Dallas
on April 25, 2007
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My son is 5 1/2 and loves to cook and bake. Does anybody know if there will be a summercamp program with that theme? Coppell, Valley Ranch, Irving.
Thank you!
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- I'm not sure about an entire camp, but I know that The Dinner Station offers some sort of children's cooking lesson/day camp activity. My niece and her mom participat...
- It may not be convenient for you, but there is a place called Kids Cooking Company www.kidscookingcompany.com at Preston and Royal in Dallas that my son has attended a...
- HEB Central Market has cooking classes for all ages. It might be too far away for you though.
17 Year Old with ADD? Need to Find a Doctor...
Asked by P.C. from Dallas
on June 3, 2011
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My almost 17 year old son is extremely smart, has been in Gifted/Talented and PreAP classes the entire time he has been in school, but the past two years have been suc...
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- Please check out this website - there are many resources for GT kids and the myriad of issues that surround this 'gift'. http://www.hoagiesgifted.org/ There is also ...
- I have gone through the very same experience with my 16 year old daughter, and reached the same conclusion as you. She is so smart but you'd never know it by looking a...
- Check with your school district first! See if they can get you an evaluation. My sister went through the same thing (she wouldn't go to school, etc) and got her daug...
Adventure Kids Playcare
Asked by K.C. from Dallas
on July 8, 2008
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I was thinking of enrolling my son in this program at the Plano facility. Do you have any feedback...good, bad, or otherwise. I really need a drop off care place, if...
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- We love it...We don't really have any family..so this is perfect for us..We use it about once a month or so..I fell comfortable and my daughter of 2 is always happy wh...
- If you are interested in an on call babysitter I could help with that!
- We love the Plano Adventure Kids and so does my son!! He views it like it's Chuck E. Cheese! He is so excited to go!! have no complaints. they even have summer camp d...
Military Options for High School Junior
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on March 13, 2012
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We have agreed as a family that the best option for my 17yo SS is the military. We are looking specifically at the National Guard's split option training program, wher...
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- Please do not take this the wrong way (my oldest boy was a mess and a handful to deal with in High School), but when you say "we have agreed" who is the "we"? If your...
- When my cousin enlisted in the Marines, they met with an attorney and a recruiter to make sure that he was locking himself "into" or "out of" any opportunities. The s...
- My husband is a former active duty Marine and now is currently a National Guard reservist. He agreed that if he signs on as a Guardsman he will have a very difficult ...
Art Classes
Asked by J.A. from Dallas
on April 29, 2008
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My daughter loves doing art projects. I, however, am NOT crafty. Any suggestions on where I can take her from some fun projects in the Keller area? She is 4. Thanks!
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- not sure if this is too far for you, but "Van Grow" art studio is awesome for kids. they are on 7th st in Ft worth close to Camp Bowie. Very cute place. the kids love ...
- My daughter goes to Studio Art House in Southlake. www.studioarthouse.com/southlake they have great Art Camp throughout the summer. Enjoy
- Have you called your Rec center to see if they offer anything? Michaels also offers some little classes where all you pay for is the supplies.
