School Bus
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I Am Getting So Pissed off at My Daughter's School!
Asked by B.C. from Dallas
on December 3, 2010
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4 times in the last 2 years, my daughter has gotten on the bus when I was supposed to pick her up from school. These were the only 4 times in the last 2 years that I h...
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- Reminds me of our school...tons of "protocol and policy and procedure and hoops to jump through" on their end, followed immediately by NO follow through. Sorry. I wo...
- I completely agree with you. That happened to a woman at my daughters school, she stood there forever waiting for her kid to come out, to find out she was on the bus ...
- You should apologize to the teacher. She did not deserve to be yelled at. People make mistakes. I am sure you make mistakes too. They did not do this on purpose to mes...
After School Snacks!
Asked by S.A. from Cheyenne
on September 14, 2009
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Hey ladys!
Once agin I turn to you for a little help. In the past my son has gon to an afterschool play group. Not this year however. I get him from the bus stop. Lik...
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- Try apples and peanut butter. Or cheese and crackers. Those are both simple, but have protein and kid appeal.
- I dehydrate apples and make fruit leather. My son tanks up on these when he comes home.
- Some good options can include yogurt, crackers and cheese, fruit, and if you get motivated earlier in the day, I love to make banana bread. I make it a little healthie...
How to Get to School on Time?
Asked by L.C. from Denver
on November 2, 2011
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My SD started Kindy this year and it's been a huge struggle to get her up and in to school on time. She and her dad usually take the bus because her school is right ne...
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- Getting to school on time is VERY important. When a student shows up late they feel embarrassed and out of sorts, not ready to learn. And it is disruptive to the ent...
- Hello, You & your hubby sit down with her & explain to her the importance & the fun of getting to school on time. By fun I mean, she would be able to talk to her frie...
- If it were me, I would give her an earlier bedtime, so she could wake up earlier. I'd start waking her up 15 minutes earlier. If that didn't do it, we'd get up 30 mi...
School Bully
Asked by J.Y. from Jackson
on November 9, 2008
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My child, who is 15 and 140 pounds, was beaten by a 200 plus 6ft football player. They started out joking and the bigger child got mad. He broke my son nose, fracture...
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- Wow! Unbelievable. I can tell you from experience that bullies are usually bullies because they learn it at home. I don't think the parents will be reasonable. C...
- Since the school didn't follow through with the incident, I would contact your school board member. Your child should have been given medical attention. As a paramedic...
- Did the other boy suffer any injury? To what extent? The degree of force used against your son versus the amount of force that was inflicted upon your son could be ver...
First Day of School Temperament
Asked by D.P. from Pittsburgh
on August 15, 2011
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I remember, as a kid, having classic "first day jitters" on the first day of school. Sometimes to the point where I couldn't sleep the night before.
But my son has a...
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- I have one of each type. My son is my cucumber, all the time about everything. He just never really gets worked up. Maybe it's a guy thing (his father is the same ...
- my daughter is no where near ready to start school but i remember in elementrary that I was SUPER excited to start that I couldnt sleep the night before but my 1st gra...
- Cucumbers. I used to throw up the night before school, so I'm glad by kids didn't grow up with my issues.
After School Schedule
Asked by N.K. from Atlanta
on April 15, 2008
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Help! I need an after school schedule to follow- I have a 6 yr old that gets off the bus at 2:30 a 5 year old who I pick up at 12 or 1 from preschool and a 16 mos old....
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- It sounds like a 3pm snack would be great for all 3 boys!! Something light but healthy, fruit grain bar, granola bars, etc. Then they can do homework and chores. A...
- I had three children in a little over three years while my husband was in med school and residency and I struggled to find a routine that worked. The most frustrating...
- I feel your pain! I have an 11 month old who drives me crazy while I'm getting dinner ready. I have found that like someone else suggested, the crock pot has become my...
2Nd Grader Fighting in School
Asked by R. from Columbia
on September 29, 2010
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My son who is 8 has been in a fight at school twice in the last week. He is not normally an agressive kid or bully. He does have a temper sometimes and impluse control...
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- I am surprised that your school has not suspended him yet. Normally, schools have a zero policy in effect to protect all kids. That said, I agree you should speak t...
- I think you have gotten some great advice as to how to approach this with your son. I do think it sounds like he is crying out for attention. He may have some emotiona...
- I do work with kids dealing with these kinds of issues. My office is on the south-side of Columbia. If you're interested you can take a look at my website www.onpoi...
Anxiety at School
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on May 23, 2008
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Hi moms
My problem is i have a 3yrs son, who does not eat any thing while at school, and every moring there is a screaming when he is droped of at school. Everything...
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- Hi, My daughter would like to help you with this question. She's 8 YO. Kacey suggests meeting up with one of his friends outside of the school and walking in toget...
- Have you spoken to his teacher to determine how he is at school? The screaming may stop once you are gone. School is very structured. As you say, he is a rambunctio...
- Hi J., OOps. I either sent my answer or erased it half-way through. So here goes again, with my complete thoughts. I think you have been receiving great response...
Creative Ways to Cut Expenses in a School District
Asked by M.S. from Wausau
on August 17, 2009
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I live in a small rural community, where our school district has seen a decline in enrollment and is struggling to find ways to cut costs and save money. In an effort...
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- M., Our school district has had to make budget cuts every year for many years now and is still in trouble. Some things that have been brought up here are: closing a ...
- Unfortunately, schools are facing this in every state. Believe me...there is no easy answer. Schools in cities like Minneapolis have dropped all their sports - no mo...
- I live on an acerage 17 miles from the town where my kids go to school. the benefit is that I work in that town as well. We do have a bus that comes by, but as my kid...
Guns at School
Asked by E.B. from Seattle
on May 2, 2011
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When picking up my son today at school I was confronted with kind of an alarming thing. I guess I honestly had not noticed it before. There usually is a group of par...
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- I do not think play guns should be allowed at school. However, do you NOT let your kids play cops and robbers? Play guns never killed anyone and it does NOT teach chil...
- When my daughter was in kindergarden, she drew a sword since she liked the movie Aladin. She attended a private charter school. I was called by the principle who sai...
- Our schools don't allow any type or guns, real or play on the school grounds. It is posted at all of the buildings. I would have been bothered had I been in your shoes...
