Parent & Teacher Meetings: Simmons
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Three Girls Picking on My Daughter
Asked by S.J. from Des Moines
on March 6, 2012
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My daughter has three classmates that like to pick on her. She may bring some of this on herself because she's a super extrovert and it may bother some of the other k...
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- If its 3 of the same kids all the times I would consider it bullying. I would bring it up at conferences.
- no, my child, this falls under the "come to mamma bear, and let mamma bear DEAL WITH THIS FOR YOU " the only way you are going to get results, instead of the teacher t...
- Sounds familiar. My daughter's class has only 5 other girls in it. It seems like one of the girls in particular is causing a lot of problems. If she doesn't get her...
When Do I Step In
Asked by M.A. from Shreveport
on March 3, 2008
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I have always felt it very important to let kids work out the issues they can on their own...however, my daughter is in the 5th grade - new to the school this year and...
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- NOW!! If you daughter has chosen a friend who can lead her down the wrong path and by that I mean any path that is not in line with your values than you need to step i...
- I think you are on target with the "let the kids handle it themselves" however it is difficult to do that when you see your child being picked on. My daughter is in ...
- M., continue to teach your daughter what is right...maybe suggest that she spend time with other friends, support her and encourage her.....maybe suggest that "she" yo...
Catty Girls
Asked by N.A. from Harrisburg
on March 10, 2010
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So my daughter is in fourth grade and seems to be having problems with a few girls in her class. One girl in particular seems to be heading the expedition to taunt an...
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- You need to get invovled you daughter needs you too. Just remember that you wished your mother had gotten involved by all means help her out. You also need to let you ...
- Although your daughter will probably deal with this type of behavior many times through out her life it has gone a little too far now. Email the teacher again with you...
- Sorry to hear what your daughter is going through and LOVE that you want to get involved! In answer to your question and I haven’t had any experience in this but my ...
Mean Girls
Asked by M.B. from Dallas
on February 7, 2011
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Hi Moms! My daughter is 6 years old and in first grade in public school. She's always loved school, and still does. But she has mentioned some things about girls in...
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- Our elementary school was written about in the newspaper for the anti-bullying program. I think the girls are much kinder to each other than in my memory of girlhood s...
- I'm so sorry. Girls can be so mean! I would have a conversation with her about true frienship, and that anyone who uses their "frienship" as a threat to be taken away ...
- I've got a second grade boy and you're right--that doesn't happen with boys. They very easily figure out the pecking order and go about their lives. Girls though--ve...
Mean Girls
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on February 25, 2010
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My heart is broken for my 14 (almost 15) year old daughter. She is a freshman at an all-girls catholic school. She just hasn't found her clique and feels very reject...
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- Welcome to teenage girls! I was miserable in high school... It helped shape my character though. Don't give up on her- ever! PRAY! PRAY! PRAY! Pray without ceasin...
- I would suggest finding an outside activity away from school that she would enjoy. Sometimes getting away from the "clique" is helpful. A church group, a camp, starti...
- Please, please, please read the book "Odd Girl Out" by Rachel Simmons. I went through this in high school and there are still scars to this day, and I'm 38 years ol...
Freshman Girls Being Bullied in the HS Gym Shower
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on August 23, 2011
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My twin high school freshman daughters have been having a problem with the same girls since 7th grade. One girl who is also their grade runs and dumps her gym bag by ...
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- I hate bullying! As I have stated in many other posts I have dealt with it for years with my son. I would tell your daughters to use the nice approach first. Move...
- Sign them up for taekwondo. When they know some self defense and can flatten these girls on the floor if need be - it'll stop.
- This brings back so many bad memories of middle school! I was the target and the showers after P.E. were a nightmare for me. The popular cheerleader and her little g...
How Do I Help My Child Disengage from Mean Girls?
Asked by K.B. from Tulsa
on January 17, 2011
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When playing a game at the park, the 1st grade girl took her "treasure chest" away and began holding it so the other girls(my 3rd grader and her 3rd grade sister) coul...
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- This is one of the hardest parts of being a parent. Watching our children be mistreated. Your job is to just guide her about standing up for herself. Teaching her sh...
- I think you handled the situation wonderfully but honestly, I wouldn't continue to drive the older girls (if they are ones being mean) anywhere, any longer. When I ne...
- If your daughter insist on continuing to play with these girls then maybe she feels more comfortable with them then we would guess. I am so impressed by her willingne...
How to Get My Daughter Tested for Kindergarten
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on July 15, 2008
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Who do I call to look into having my 4 1/2 year old tested for Kindergarten? She misses the cutoff by 10 days (will be 5 on December 12). She's had one year of Presc...
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- Upon written request your school district is oblligated to test. You missed the boat for next year because they have 90 days to get it done, so even if you ask today,...
- I had the same problem with my daughter and the school district wouldn't bend at all to let her in. So, what I did was enroll her in a private kindergarten for the yea...
- K., reading your post was like reading something I would have written a year ago this time. My daughter's birthday is December 11 so missed Kindergarten last year by ...
Homeschooling Groups
Asked by M.S. from Corpus Christi
on March 3, 2008
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Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone could tell me about some homeschooling groups in the Corpus area. We are new to Corpus and to homeschooling and would love t...
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- I don't homeschool, my kids are still young. However, my neighbor across the street homeschools her three kids. She is involved in a group at Windsor Park Church. I...
- Hi M., My name is C. Redman. I live in the Annaville area. What part of Corpus do you reside in? All tho I am not homeschooling, I like adult conversation as well. My...
- HOST is the biggest one: Phone: ###-###-#### Email: ____@____.com http://www.stxh.org There are a couple more, but I can't find info on them right now. I also k...
I Am Looking for Some One Reasonable, to Dust Vaccumm and Do Light Housekeeping.
Asked by G.M. from Dallas
on April 26, 2008
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jUST LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO COME IN EVERY COUPLE OF WEEKS AND DO SOME LIGHT HOUSKEEPING, NOTHING HEAVY DUTY.
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- My teenage daughter is always looking for extra money. She does a great job - she does mostly all of ours since I have MS and can't do so much. If you live close (we a...
- Hi Gaye-Ray M., I am a christian Mom who is 42. I currently am a preschool teacher and on the side I clean houses or commercial buildings. I would love to meet wi...
- Hello GAye,I'm S. a stay home mother of three daughters, at the moment I'm looking for a part time job and maybe I can help for now. I live here in Plano, what is your...
