School Bus
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Waking a Child for School
Asked by M.T. from St. Louis
on April 23, 2008
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I would like to know if anyone has any techniques that they use to wake a child for school. My only issue with my 'almost' 12 year old is getting him up in the mornin...
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- I have a friend that has a teen that is hard to wake up. If her daughter doesn't wake up when asked she uses a spray bottle of water and mists water in her face. Her...
- I have a 10 year old daughter that also enjoys her sleep. I have always had a difficult time waking her for school. I base her bedtime on her ability to wake up for ...
- What worked for mine (10,11,13) is when they couldn't get up I told them they had to go to bed 30 minutes earlier in the evening for a week. Then told them if that did...
SAHM With School Age Children...
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on January 3, 2011
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Quick question. Are you up and ready (showered, make up dressed for the day) when you take your kids to school? I am trying to start off this year with some changes ...
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- my daughter is my alarm clock. we get ready together. my girl is just 1 though, so i guess i have a lot to learn.
- I'm the same way as of right now we are still in jammies we have nothing to due but get ready for school.I book appts early so on thiose days i'm up ready before my ki...
- This is one of my resolutions for the new year as well! I think it just becomes too easy to stay in jammies if I don't get ready before the kids are up; I get busy mak...
Help with After School Discipline
Asked by A.S. from Salt Lake City
on November 19, 2006
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I have 5 children 3 of which are in full day school. They are 6,8,9. For the past three weeks or so they have not been coming directly home from school. I have sat dow...
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- I can offer some advise of getting help for sleep, but I may sound a bit like a commercial though! LOL I take "Lunesta". It doesn't drop you too soon, takes about 15-...
- Hi A., Wow, they are so young to pull this stunt. You have done the right thing. May I ask is there bus service to yur house frm the school? If so make them ride i...
- Hi A., You might start by asking them why they are doing this,(maybe they are trying to avoid a bullying, or think somebody is following them, so they go to the cl...
Christian Church with Good Sunday School for 6 Year Old
Asked by M.S. from San Diego
on March 28, 2008
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My husband and I after a seven year transformation have decided we are not Catholic anymore. I am seeking a Christian Church in the Imperial Beach area accessible by ...
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- Hi M.! I live in Imperial Beach and I am LDS (Mormon) and my daughter is in the Primary class for 6 year olds. You are welcome to come, we love visitors. Church sta...
- Hi M., I live in your area, and recomend "Midway Baptist Church". It's 2460 Palm Ave. It's on the top of the hill after the trolly tracks,going east. There is also a...
- I would check out www.mormon.org. I am a member of the LDS church and have lived many places across the country and found the same hospitality in each congregation I h...
Tween Is Tardy to School
Asked by A.R. from New York
on April 13, 2011
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My eleven year old is often late to school. I think our morning routine needs changing. My husband and I get up about 45 minutes before she needs to leave (we mean t...
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- Do her lunch bag the night before, plan breakfast for a whole week so it cuts down the time on thinking what to do. Braid your daughters hair at nights so there is no...
- I get up about 1.5 hrs before kids need to be at school - I hate being rushed and don't want to put that stress on my kids either. They are in elem school so the star...
- Why are YOU putting her backpack together? She's 11. My 9 year old does that... and has since she was in 1st grade. Actually before that, but I sometimes was late g...
If I Were Queen of My Child's School, I Would Decree That... What Are Yours?
Asked by K.B. from Tulsa
on November 17, 2010
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If I were queen of my child's school, I would decree the following:
1. No TV unless educational and tied to the curriculum. Very limited.
2. Maximum of 2 fundrai...
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- Hmm, very interesting. That actually sounds a lot like my childs school. They watch movies from time to time but that doesn't bother me. If it's raining or they get to...
- makes sense to me. :)
- I would add: •More time allotted for lunch. •More emphasis on creative problem solving. •Continue "challenge" assignments for kids who are higher achieving ...
Starting School in the Fall
Asked by J.C. from Cleveland
on December 6, 2006
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Hello all my fellow mothers~ I have 2 children, a 5yr old daughter, and a 3yr old son. This fall my daughter will be starting school. I am terrified of sending her. Ca...
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- Sending her to school is the start of her independence. Until school they depended on us for everything. Once she goes to school she will have a whole life seperate ...
- HI J.! Even though my son is only 2, I already think about when the day will come when he has to go to school for the first time. I guess I worry about all of the ...
- Maybe I'm a mean mom, but I was never totally sad when they went to school. I have an 11 yr. old and a 10 year old. I always felt like it was more time for me. Self...
Aspergers Child Having Meltdowns After School
Asked by L.D. from Houston
on January 30, 2013
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My 5year old is a high functioning Aspy who is on Focalin for focus and attention while at school. By the time he gets home the meds have worn off, he is starving and...
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- L., Let me first say that I have no experience with Aspergers or Focalin, but I do have an ADHD child that was on Vyvanse for awhile and that is exactly what she wo...
- Try mornings for homework, right after his medication if possible. That's what worked for my ADD son, although he is unmedicated. After school was a battle of unimagin...
- Does your school district offer extra help. Our school district does. The school usual doesn't give help willingly you have to request it.
Dealing with School Bullies
Asked by R.C. from Chicago
on October 23, 2009
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I'm having a little trouble with my son in school dealing with bullies. He was having trouble last year when he started 2nd grade and now he's having problems again. ...
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- Take it to his teacher or the principal. They should help you. Good Luck!
- Hi R., In addition to the wonderful advice you've already received here, I wanted to let you know that I teach a program that helps families deal with this issue. I...
- R. c. I would notify his teacher and ask him/her to keep and eye out to see if they notice other children picking on your son. I would also notify the principal or w...
My Child Refuses to Do School Work.
Asked by T.W. from Colorado Springs
on January 18, 2011
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My son is 14 and he won't do anything related to school work. He loves school. He is very social. But he fails every class. I have taken everything away from him and...
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- Is he a freshman in high school? That can be a really, really tough year for kids. He may be finding it difficult and doesn't really know what to do other than thro...
- It sounds like there is something going on emotionally or mentally. I think you need to get him to a therapist pronto. It could be nothing, but it could be depression....
- Let him choose his path.... let him fail. BUT let him know that since he won't be working towards his future, you won't be helping him either! Nothing besides meals.....
