Parent & Teacher Meetings: Puppets
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Not Happy with Preschool Teacher
Asked by J.C. from Columbus
on May 3, 2012
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So my son is a peer leader in an intergrated class; one half special needs, one half 'typical'. It's nearing the end of the school year and I'm finding myself more and...
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- J., I would definitely say something directly to the teacher regarding being late for opening doors and early letting them out. To me, this is unacceptable. Parents ...
- I would definitely schedule a meeting with the director of the program. It sounds as though your child's teacher is either doing the "bare minimum" or not meeting the...
- Looks like someone won't be getting a great appreciation gift, if any, at the end of the year. My advice to you is to save your disappointment for any shortcomings ...
Throwing a Fit at School and at Home !!
Asked by E.H. from San Francisco
on September 16, 2009
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My son is 5 and thinks he is 35 !! He talks back to me and his father, throws things, and tries to tell us what he is doing and what we are going to do as well. Just t...
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- Honey, I am sooooo with you. I just had my 16 year old taken away by the cops because he had a fist fight with my dh and hit him with a table. He has now been diagno...
- Read the book "loving your child is not enough" by Nancy samalin. It is about positive discipline and is respectful, trusting, and recognizes that children are childre...
- I have read the responses to this request & they are very sound! My daughter is 4, but is very strong-willed & disrespectful. My husband & I are also doing everythin...
5 Yr Old Acting Out in School... Continued
Asked by A.W. from Austin
on March 4, 2010
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So, I ended up placing my son in counseling, he has already had two sessions that he seems to enjoy. I've taken the suggestion of doing a behavioral chart at home, all...
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- As the parent of a child with ADHD, I'm well versed with the negative feedback from teachers. However, even when our son was at his worst before medication, we were ne...
- You've gotten some great responses. I'd like to add one thought: when starting such a young child with a reward system, be sure to keep the initial rewards almost imme...
- oh wow, i would guess it's the steroids causing at least some of the behavior. i don't think some in their early 30s is "very young". age and not having children d...
Need Advice on How to Deal with a School District!
Asked by E.N. from Syracuse
on January 17, 2007
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My son's school is trying to force me to medicate him for ADHD. They are upset with me because I went outside their district and had an independent evaluation done. ...
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- I just wanted to say that I know what you're going through...I'm dealing with the same issue right now, but unlike your son's school, my son's school ignored my reques...
- Hi E....I have never been in a situation like this but I just wanted to send you some support and comend you on how strong you've been.This is your son and no one has ...
- HI E., I'm sorry to hear that you are having such a problem with his school! you are doing the right thing you got your own eval. and are sticking to your gut! you n...
Extremely Timid Child in New situations~Worried About School
Asked by J.B. from Portland
on July 10, 2008
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I am seeking feedback about my daughter who is now just over 4 years. She is extremely shy in new situations and/or environments with a lot of people she doesn't know...
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- I was a K-1 teacher and faced a number of these children. One girl's mother came in early with her daughter to introduce her to me and explain (simply, as the girl...
- My 4.5 year old son is also an only and has been pretty shy up until a few months ago. I don't think being an only has anything to do with it. Kids are all different...
- I feel your anxiety about this situation. My 3 year old son went though the same thing when I had to switch his preschool earlier this year. It absolutely broke my h...
My 5 Yr Old Son Has Been Hitting Kids at Kindergarten and Acting Out in Class!
Asked by S.H. from Houston
on September 3, 2010
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My son has only been in Kindergarten for 2 weeks and has been in trouble everyday but 2! He's been hitting other children, spitting, took a swing at the teacher and ju...
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- How was he before he started K? Was he well-behaved and obedient? Was he a little spitfire that you know how to somehow manage on your own terms? Do you consistently d...
- He's probably just anxious about being in a new environment where he doesn't have any control over what happens. He's always being told what to do, sit down, eat, what...
- How old was he before he started kinder if he is a young 5 year old he is probably not emotionally ready! Many kids that have summer birthdays especially boys really ...
4 Year Old Acting up in Daycare-just Started, Please HELP!!!
Asked by A.L. from Austin
on July 16, 2010
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My four year old is just now starting to act up at daycare. He has been going to the same daycare since he was two years old. He has had transition problems (changin...
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- How is the new teacher with him? I remember my son was doing this years ago and I noticed one day when we were in the store the teacher came over and he started runni...
- HI A., This is so hard... I had to deal with some of this with my son and it's no fun to feel or be told that your son is a "problem." My advice is to meet with th...
- Something is going on at the daycare and you need to make a surprise visit.
Help! Need to Know How to Control 6Yr Old Boy!!!
Asked by W.W. from Indianapolis
on January 22, 2010
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Calling out for help!
My 6 year old boy is in first grade. He is doing very well with math, reading, etc.
It’s his behavior in class. He won’t stop pay att...
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- I would say get him evaluated , if the school has a 'special education' team then it can be done during school time. The team would conist of OT/PT/social worker. My s...
- Find out what his learning style is. Not everyone learns in the same way and sadly people like to label any kid who can't sit still and listen for hours on end as ADD ...
- Wow, reading through the responses, my advice/story is vastly different! My son is nine now and in fourth grade. He is very bright and started school early (he was ...
Hyperactive Child
Asked by B.U. from Spartanburg
on August 23, 2006
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I am in need of some crucial advice. My daughter is 6 years old (in July) and just started 1st grade. We are having some pretty major problems with the teacher saying ...
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- I am a first grade teacher. It is pretty early in the year for the teacher to say that. I suggest getting her tested of ra piece of mind. You don't have to put her ...
- Hi B., I felt I am reading my baby "jeevika's profile. she is 21 month old hyperactive girl. Does not sit atall except when she watches her big big world. She behav...
- My husband read about a man whose son was diagnosed with ADD, so he started reading to his son on a regular basis. Books of all kinds, even longer ones without pictur...
Just Informed My Son Is "Hyperactive" or "High Energy"
Asked by A.Y. from Jamestown
on November 7, 2008
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I just attended my son's kindergarten parent/teacher conference. He is 5, almost 6 years old. Only a few minutes into the meeting, his teacher mentioned he was "hyp...
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- Get him checked for ADD or ADHD. And then get a second opinion. I went through the same thing with my son. Hope all is well! Best of luck to you. If you have more ...
- First of all, the teacher is ONE person and ONE opinion...yes I would place value on that opinion and I would do 2 things...First call his doctor and have a meeting wi...
- Hey there A., Relax, it's ok and so is your son. Boys will be boys. There is nothing wrong with your son's "high-energy" and for his teacher, maybe she has "low-tole...
