Preparing for Kindergarten: Simplicity
5 articles
Kindergarten Disaster
Asked by E.M. from Pocatello
on March 18, 2008
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I am new to this community and am interested in home schooling my kindergarten son. The school year is half over so we cannot enroll him in the online program I was l...
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- I am a mother who have homeschooled for 7 years. My oldest from Kindergarten until 6th grade and my youngest from Kindergarten until 1st grade. This year we have been ...
- I am home schooling my daughters and they are in kindergarten and second grade. I am using the online program at a local charter school and with the curriculum that th...
- I am not sure what they offer as far as timing of thier school year but the Calvert school is an excellent choice. My parents used this when I was in school and I have...
What's a Good Career for an Educated, Experienced Mom Whose Priority Is Family?
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on January 14, 2010
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Hello Ladies,
I'm a SAHM of two great little guys, ages 2 1/2 and 4 1/2. In the next couple of years, I would like to go back to work. The thing is since I now ha...
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- When you're thinking about changing careers, consider what you are interested in aiming for and how your background can help you to create a job in that field. Sales i...
- I am a teacher, and the hours are great! I also agree with the PP....I think most women have family as a priority.
- I am a certified teacher, current sahm. I became a teacher because I knew it would be best when I had school aged kids. Same days off.
4 Year Old Twins Vs. House
Asked by K.P. from Boston
on May 5, 2011
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My twins leave a path of toys, stuffed animals, puzzle pieces, spilled water/milk, stickers, ripped up toilet paper…..etc... in just about every room in our house. ...
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- I have 4 year-old twins too, and can totally relate. My house is a mess too... but, we try to have them work on what they can. They KNOW that if they take a game or...
- Keep them BUSY! A schedule helps--sort of. People tell me that we moms will all miss these cluttered years when we're old, in our clean homes, waiting for them to ...
- For one thing, cull the toys! Our children have way too much stuff these days. Children can't even see all the stuff they've got. Give yourself a break and halve t...
princess/Barbie Alternatives?
Asked by H.A. from San Francisco
on October 23, 2011
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Hi there,
My 4-year old has discovered the joy of princesses an has just seen her first Barbie, and wants one. Are there any more "progressive" versions of the prin...
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- Costco usually carries the American Girl mini dolls with a book set around this time of year - I was initially a bit leery of the brand b/c I'd just heard of what a ma...
- I'm all about the strong female leads... there aren't a lot out there for kids... Avatar: The Last Airbender (cartoon series is one of the best EVER, movie was dre...
- In the Disney show Tangled, it's a story about a princess who doesn't know she's a princess but a roguish fellow (a thief... not a prince!) discovers her trapped in he...
Venting, Stressed & Just Want to Be a Good Mother.
Asked by J.F. from San Francisco
on August 25, 2009
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This is probably more of a vent than a question, or perhaps I'm simply looking for someone to say, "It's ok." The last 5 years of my life have been a bit drama filled....
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- Well you are having a tough time right now...If I were your friend, neighbor, or sister I would just give you a hug and tell you that these times don't last forever! ...
- The only thing your 4 year old really cares about is that he has a happy, functioning family. Moving and money issues will not affect him at this point. So don't wor...
- We moved to an area outside of Tracy from San Jose - talk about culture shock! I have had better luck making friends and playdates through this website than the local...
