Preparing for First Day
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I Have to say..what Did You Do Today?
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on May 20, 2011
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If today was the last day I get to spend here on earth...It was a pretty good day....My internet has been only working on and off today...So, it was like god giving me...
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- We've been at Children's Hosp for the past 2 weeks... today we got a central line replaced by I.R., met with pulmonary 4 times, I took a shower and washed my hair (yay...
- It sounds like you had an awesome day! Go you! My day was a rough one. I worked 9 hours today. At work I had to deal with employees feuding with one another. Ug...
- hmmmm...well first I was nauseated and tired all day, the glories of pregnancy... I got up my hubby said we should all go to breakfast together, something we never do...
7Th Grade Son More than Failing
Asked by H.S. from Indianapolis
on December 16, 2008
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I am at a loss at this point. I don't know what to do or where to turn to help my son. He isin 7th grade. He is caring and loving and would help anyone with anythin...
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- My son doesn't turn ANYTHING in, never has. He got food spilled on him at lunch so they sent him home in a replacement shirt. It sat in his bookbag for a week and a ha...
- You didn't mention.......but has he been tested for DYSLEXIA???
- I see this a lot in kids that age. I substitute teach for jr high a few days a week. It seems like the 7th graders are always forgetting things in their locker; pencil...
My Almost 3 Year Old Boy Still Cries When I Leave Him at Preschool...
Asked by R.S. from Seattle
on March 20, 2008
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I am wondering if any of you still have problems with major separation anxiety at this age. We took my son to one preschool for 2 hours/day, 2 days/week to start. He...
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- Hello R.; I would not leave my son at any day care if they cried so hard and became up-set..You might try staying with him at the day care and observe a little more...
- My name is C. D. and have owned and operated a Preschool/child care for 15 years. Generally children stop crying after parents leave and the child feels comfortable w...
- Hi, I am a early childhood professional and I work with toddlers. What your child is experiencing is really very normal. If given the choice, wouldn't we also want t...
Sahm's: How Do You Get a Break?
Asked by B.B. from Dallas
on November 12, 2007
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I'd like to do a little poll to see how (or even if) SAHM's get a little break for themselves during the week when your husbands are at work.
I've been a SAHM for j...
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- Naptime is how I get my break! I just recently split from my husband and our twins are just now 4 months old. Put the baby down for plenty of nap time, tummy time, get...
- I'd give anything to be a stay at home mom, so just keep remembering how bad it was when you didn't see them for 50 hours a week! Tell your hubby you are taking a brea...
- Work on finding a mom's group that works for you. I've been part of a very small, but close, group of 5 moms that started out as a playgroup since my oldest was 1 1/2...
Should I Feel Guilty...
Asked by M.R. from Lubbock
on July 6, 2009
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This is probably going to be one of the most confusing questions. I promise Im not nuts.
I am a working mom of a 15 year old boy. I have been leaving him with a sitt...
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- Guilt is a part of motherhood, but let it go if you can. We each do what is best for our family. There are wonderful things about staying home, and there are wonderf...
- Easier said that done, but don't feel guilty as mothers I think it our job to feel guilt no matter what. You are not working by choice and there it nothing wrong with...
- Is he 15 years old or 15 months old? In the message you said he is 15 years old!!!
Stay at Home Moms- Wish You Were Back at Work?
Asked by S.R. from Detroit
on February 12, 2008
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I love being home with my two daughters... most of the time. But I really do miss having a career too. I sometimes feel like my brain needs some exercise other than ...
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- I work full time and hate it, I would love to stay at home with my son. I would give up anything just to be home with him. I miss him so much through the day and he is...
- S. ~ have you ever considered a home-based business? One that you could work around your children and then spend a couple of nights or Saturday afternoons out to be wi...
- I am a stay at home mom too. After many years of taking care of my special needs children that I adopted, I decided that I needed a part time job. I started a home ba...
Seeking Moms of ADD Children
Asked by L.D. from Huntsville
on October 22, 2007
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My son is 11 and has been diagnosed with ADD. He does not take medicine, I am learning about this disorder. Two nights ago he made the comment that he was going to hu...
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- Hello L., You've gotten a lot of good responses here. I have a 14 year who was diagnosed with ADHD at age 6. He does take Adderall and it works very well with hi...
- I am resource teacher and spending two hours on a math problem is just unacceptable. If your son is having difficulties in his work and is falling far behind, there a...
- Hi L., My 8 year old is ADHD. When he was in first grade we had him tested and not only does he have ADHD is also has a genuis IQ. Many children with ADD and ADHD...
Seeking Help from Any Mom Regarding Homework
Asked by K.M. from Sacramento
on August 29, 2008
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My 9-year old & I had a homework hell week. The transition from the coddled 3rd grade to "you are responsible for everything" 4th grade has been the worst homework ex...
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- I feel your pain. I was just about to have a talk with my 3rd grader's teacher about the ELEVEN PAGES OF HOMEWORK that she was coming home with nightly! This was not...
- Hi K. - ! My advice is going to seem a bit heretical... The schools are there to serve the family - not the other way around. There are no grades given in eleme...
- I don't have children of my own yet, but have had quite a few in my 4th and 5th classroom which gave me the benefit of seeing how so many families manage busy lives wh...
Trying to Keep My Chin Up
Asked by J.K. from Los Angeles
on March 19, 2008
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I recently gave birth to a wonderful beautiful little girl. I lost a twin when I was 10 weeks pregnant with her and I have not been able to recover from the loss. I ...
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- my sister also had twins but her son Nico was lost in utero at 27 weeks. She went on to deliver a beautiful girl at 30 weeks. The loss was extremely hard on her, we kn...
- J., It sounds like you are doing the right things. You're aware of your feelings and functioning and you are getting support ( a therapist). Remember, the fe...
- Hi J. K, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I lost a little girl at 33 weeks and I know the feeling you describe. It takes time to get through something like this. ...
