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15 Yo Good Kid in Public, But . . .
Asked by M.D. from Provo
on April 3, 2008
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I have a 15 year old son who is a very well behaved person in public. He's also a 4.0 student. However, within the walls of our home, he's a whole 'nother kind of pe...
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- Take away the phone, computer, television, wii, driving...whatever. He needs to earn them by respecting his family members. You and your husband need to be on the sa...
- 'love and logic'...I just finished this course...amazing! Just look it up on the web and it will explain itself! Good luck.
- I had a 5 year old who was wonderful and charming and helpful in public, but when she got home she was beastly to me - acting defiant, irritating, several tentrums eve...
Should I Change My Son's School?
Asked by L.D. from Joplin
on March 4, 2010
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I have a highly intelligent 12 year old boy who consistently grades above grade level in all areas, yet can't seem to barely pass an actual class. I've beat my head a...
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- I'm going to chime in and give an entirely different response... By changing schools, what message are you sending to your son? That when life gets tough, and you...
- He sounds like he is not being challenged. Changing his school may or may not help though. Have you thought of homeschooling him with online classes? If you are...
- I think that it would be in your son's best interest to change schools. Does he say "why" he hates school? Gosh, it's tough being a mom! But I can tell from your q...
Going Back to School?
Asked by S.B. from Toledo
on March 28, 2008
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I am a single mother of 3 elementary school daughters. I work full time, but because of having children, I never persued a degree. I have come to the realization tha...
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- Go for it! I am a 35 year old single mother of 2. I resigned my full time job an began going to college full time and only working part time about 2 1/2 years ago. I...
- I had my son while I was still in school, only took 2 weeks off and returned. I changed my degree after having him so just graduated last fall and he turned 5 this mon...
- Hi S.! Have you thought about or looked into taking online courses? I did this through Univesity of Phoenix because I wanted to be able to stay home with my kids......
School Meeting Advice
Asked by L.S. from Washington DC
on January 16, 2008
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My tenth grader just got diagnosed with non-hyperactive ADHD from a really reliable group of doctors. She also tests "gifted." She isn't seeing any difference on 18 mg...
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- My daughter has ADD- no hyperactivity. She is a 10th grader with a lot of "forgetfulness" She is currently on Concerta 27 mg. Do you have a psychiatrist? We got much b...
- Laura, your daughter's school is required by federal law to provide her with a Free Appropriate Education (FAPE) if she has a recognized disability. ADD is recognized...
- Hi Lauris, Boy does your story sound familiar! I have three children. Ages 24, 21 & 10. My 24 year old is ADD (diagnosis for person without the hyperactivity.) S...
Teen Girl Not Interested in School
Asked by C.F. from Sacramento
on September 20, 2010
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My 13, almost 14, year old daughter could not care less about school. She likes the social aspect and a couple of teachers but doesn't feel successful so she doesn't ...
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- Focus less on the now with the bribes, and more about her future. Really explain that her future depends on her grades. Ask her what she is interested in, becoming a v...
- i would definately have the carrier disconnect the phone until her grades are better and she starts acting like she cares. or just get rid of the phone all together. d...
- I have a 14 year old daughter who is very headtrong. Sounds likes yours is begging for you to take control of the situation. You can take her phone away - one way or...
Asperger's : Me Vs. School Officials - What Would You Do?
Asked by J.C. from Rapid City
on March 19, 2010
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I have a four year old daughter who has all the classic signs of Asperger's - refusal to make eye contact, weak motor skills, delayed speech, repetitive behavior, aver...
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- My kids are not in school yet but are based on my experience as a case manager. I would try and work with the school as best you can but I would also get a notebook o...
- i would have her tested outside the school system..so its documented with the state-or proffessionals that can back you up-it could be something totally different.i he...
- I would think you would have had your peditrician look into this when you first realized there was a problem 2 years ago. Is there a local agency that deals with sp...
Legally Required Vaccines for Child to Attend School
Asked by S.W. from Los Angeles
on July 23, 2009
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Hello,
I'm in a dilemma. I've read a very compelling source, "Vaccination is not Immunization" that makes a whole lot of sense. I am moving toward not vaccinating my ...
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- The short answer to your question is that different states have different legal requirements and you would have to look them up online or reach out to your local schoo...
- the reactions are a low chance. my twin nephews were a little sickly and they never had a reaction to vaccines. if your son is that sickly then give him vitamins (poly...
- I just sign a form for my kids to be excempt. We live in Spring Valley and my kids go to a homeschool center. God bless you for looking out for you son. My son, had...
After School Care Rates for Babysitters in Allen, TX
Asked by K.V. from Dallas
on July 15, 2011
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I have two boys, one 10 (will be 11 in August) and the other 6 (7 in Nov) that will need after school care this coming school year. How much do you typically pay a hi...
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- Kids Club through the AISD is wonderful!! I'm not sure what school your children go to, but my daughter was at Kids Club from Kindergarten through 6th grade at Vaugha...
- Rather than a high school student, I bet you could find a stay home mom in your neighborhood. I did this last year and it worked out great. I got a little extra spendi...
- I live in Allen and we are in the Plano ISD. Plano has after school care, PASAR and it is a great program. The children get snacks, play time and most importantl...
My 18 Year Old Daughter Is Graduating from High School, What's Next?
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on April 26, 2010
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I need guidance and support from any one who's been in this position before.
I lost my job two years ago. Due to an injury at work I haven't been able to get a new ...
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- I echo your other responders about calling the school, fastweb and collegeboard.com. As for the car, it may end up being better to add the cost of room and board into...
- Take a breath and do not freak out. Since she took the SAT she signed up on the IDOC College Boards.. She now needs to fill out those forms for Financial Aide, ASAP...
- There are thousands of scholarships and financial ad options available to kids who need money for college. Many go unused because people don't know about them. You j...
Sex Offender Parent at My Dd's School
Asked by B.F. from Toledo
on October 4, 2011
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If there was convicted sex offender at your child’s school do you feel entitled to know who they are? They are not allowed within XX ft of the school unless they are...
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- Look it up on the internet if you want to know. You can get a map and it will show you where they all live and will tell you their ages and the time of their crimes an...
- You definitely have a right to know. I'm just not sure if the school is the one to give you the info though. Quite some time ago I registered online and gave my addr...
- A person can get on those lists for so many reasons that have nothing to do with molesting kids. I do think that sometimes the people looking at those lists just make ...
