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Pumping, How Long?
Asked by S.Y. from Dayton
on August 15, 2008
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I was just wondering how long some of you moms pumped at work while breastfeeding? I have been pumping for a year now, I don't want to give her cows milk, because hum...
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- I'm not sure where Dana T got her info from, but your milk will always do good for your child! I nursed my first daughter exclusively. until she weaned herself within...
- S., You can pump as long as your daughter is continuing to take breastmilk other than from nursing. So, if she continues to drink it in a cup, then keep pumping. ...
- S.; There is nothing wrong with cows milk as long as you stay away from hormone treated cows. Your BIG DAIRY conglomerates use steroid injections to increase milk pr...
JFF - What Fun Thing Will You Do Tomorrow?
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on August 9, 2011
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What fun or different thing will you do tomorrow that will set the day apart from the rest?
Advice Needed on ACT Prep Classes
Asked by J.P. from Chicago
on August 31, 2008
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My daughter is a jr. in high school and will be taking the ACT test later this year. She is in honor and college prep classes and holds an A average. She does not fe...
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- Check with your daughter's school and see what they recommend. I used to teach a preparatory test for the ACT to high school students. I really think it was beneficial...
- I see you haven't gotten many replies yet, so I'll try to add something. At the very least, I think you could probably buy your own study guide and sample tests and...
- My son took the ExcelEdge course to prep for the ACT. He improved 1 point from the practice. He took it a second time and went up another point. According to him, "Th...
Suprising developments...what Do Your Kids Do to Suprise You?
Asked by S.S. from Cincinnati
on December 22, 2010
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my son in 16mnths old and can say about 6 words (pretty average for his age) that we can understand. (mama, dad, again, done, yeah, and nana for banana) he has been go...
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- My 4 yr old DD just started reading out of the blue.
- My daughter and I are both deaf, so she's been exposed to sign language right from birth. Recently, though, she's started REALLY ramping up her communication attempts...
- My 7 year old daughter who is kinda flighty and has problems paying attention was given an IQ test and scored high average to superior. Go figure!
How to Tell Your Child Is Gifted
Asked by S.B. from Houston
on June 5, 2010
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My son has just completed first grade. His reading scores were at the highest level tested. His teacher stated she couldn't test further but was certain he was readi...
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- My son just finished Pre-K and was tested and placed in the gifted program at his teachers recommendation. He spent half his time in K for reading and the rest of the ...
- Like most of the posts say- the school will test him. In Ft Bend ISD the parent can nominate him or the teacher will recommend it. My son was also a very advanced read...
- I think all the moms are giving you great advice. I wondered the same thing with my first child. If you have a good teacher they will usually take the initiative. My d...
Duke TIP Program
Asked by S.G. from Houston
on January 30, 2009
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Hi, has anyone ever heard of the Duke TIP program for 4th and 5th graders? If you have any experience with this organization would you please let me know if your chil...
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- Yes, my son took this in 6th grade. I think the benefit was how the ACT test was laid out and how long it took. Right now he is just a freshman, but in a couple of y...
- I would say yes involve your child in the program even thought the camps are pricey, but it's good to know your child is smart and maybe in the top 10 of class, my son...
- My boys were invited to Duke TIP in 7th grade. One took the SAT and was pretty excited about doing that with all the high school kids. He actually scored well for ...
Seeking Suggestions on Dealing with a Terminal Illness
Asked by N.B. from Phoenix
on April 11, 2008
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I don't know what I'm expecting from writing this but I need to see if there are other parents in similar situations. My ex-husband has progressive MS and is currentl...
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- I am sorry to hear about your ex-husband, I don't really have advice (since I have never been in that situation), maybe ask him again if he would move to AZ, or have y...
- I would say that yes, you do need to make these trips, both for the sake of your daughter, and for the sake of common kindness. But they shouldn't ruin your life eithe...
- N., Do you (or does your ex) have any family in NJ? Why does he want to stay there? Is his mind in tact? All questions to see if it would be possile to move him ou...
Homework Amount
Asked by B.R. from Springfield
on December 9, 2008
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My oldest son is in the 5th grade this year. He usually spends between 1 1/2 to 2 hours doing homework each night. He's also had weeks in which he'll have 4 or 5 tests...
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- Hi B. My daughter is in the 6 grade and has been coming home for about the last 2 yrs. with that much home work. She still does. On top of that they made the schoolda...
- Hello, As a grade 4 teacher, I totally understand your concerns. However, I'm willing to bet that the teacher doesn't have the authority to lighten the load at all...
- Woa... I guess some people don't know the expression "if you don't have anything nice to say, don't say it at all." So, let me try to give you some supportive advice,...
Money a Huge Problem
Asked by M.P. from Dallas
on April 10, 2007
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Hi ladies,
well my husband and i make enough money monthly to cover our bills and more. But we are so terrible at budgeting that we just scape by at the end of the m...
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- Hello M., My husband is a financial advisor and so needless to say, we talk finances, budgets, investments all the time. He is also a Dave Ramsey Endorsed Local Pr...
- Get the Dave Ramsey book called, The Total Money Makeover. It will inspire you, and get you excited about controlling your own money and life, not letting it control ...
- We went to a program at our church called Financial Peace University. A lot of churches have the class. You can go on line to find out what church in your area or what...
Need Info on What I Can Do About Teenage Boys Out of Control in Dallas.
Asked by G.A. from Dallas
on July 11, 2006
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I found out this weekend that my nephews teenage boys stay out all night and drink beer and God knows what else they do. My nephew says he can't control them, they do...
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- I had a friend who was a single mom and her teenage daughter would do the same thing. She recommended a book called "Help for Hurting Parents". I would also try fa...
- I know several companies who all donate money to this amazing school that could help the boys. Happy Hills Farm. It is an amazing school and a tour alone is so amazi...
- Hello concern relative, I don't know what area you live in, but I have a amazing brother who cares greatly about teenager lives. He lives in the Grand Prairie area...
