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10 Year Old Wants to Have Her Own Email and Facebook Page
Asked by A.C. from Denver
on March 22, 2010
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I wanted to know what you all think about my 10 (almost 11) year old daughter wanting to have her own email and facebook page. She claims that most all of her other f...
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- I think e-mail would be a great thing for a 10 year old to have. But you would need to have access to it at all time. Have all her e-mail automatically forwarded to ...
- While I can't say that I'm totally opposed to a 10 yo having her own email/facebook account, I can't say that I'd like the idea either. I've been reading a lot lately...
- I feel it wouldmbe ok under certain conditions. Especially if she is a well behaved overall good kid who does not get into trouble much. However I feel like certain...
Something Fun for 11Yo 12Th Birthday Party
Asked by H.R. from Houston
on March 5, 2008
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Hello,
I'm looking for something fun for my daughters 12th birthday party. She as been through a lot these pass few months w/my husband passing in Dec. she seems very...
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- no clowns or magic shows she will be emberest just throw a surprise party with all her freinds that will make her happy
- I would ask her. It is hard to say what works for one may not work for another. I know that by the time my daughter was in the third grade she had out grown clowns an...
- You should look into The Cooper Foundation for help with your daughter's grief. www.thecooperfoundation.org! I agree with the previous writer, let her lead the way!
Is the Twighlight Series OK for My 10 Year Old?
Asked by J.R. from Tulsa
on April 5, 2009
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Hi everyone! My son is 10 and a half (4th Grade) but is mature for his age and is a very good reader. In fact, his most recent state test scores classified his readi...
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- I am on book # 4 right now Breaking Dawn and there hasnt' been anything sexual up until the last book. I wouldn't consider it graphic though, you may want to proof re...
- I agree with most posts that say you should read them first and then decide. The subject varies with each family. I have read all the books a couple of times. I lik...
- I have read the books several times and loved them. The books are really good the 4th book titled Breaking Dawn I would think about. Stephanie wrote them directed for ...
Retain a Young 1St Grade?
Asked by M.D. from Tulsa
on April 8, 2009
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My daughter has a late August birthday and we had always planned on starting her later. We put her in preschool at 3 and since then we have just pushed her along with ...
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- I held my son back from the begginning- on my own. I put him in pre-k at 5. Instead of kindergarten. (All-day program). He has a June b-day. I think kids are pushe...
- Hi M., As a teacher, if your daughter is not struggling or failing, I would recommend moving her on. That's great that she is reading and doing the math work. It would...
- As a mother of 2 with late birthdays and a grandhild who also will not meet the birthday entry requirment, at first it upset me. Later I saw that they were much better...
Unmotivated 13 Year Old Son
Asked by C.M. from Los Angeles
on May 23, 2009
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My just turned 13 year old son is 6 ft. tall, 240 lbs, very strong and very smart. His school is a magnet school for 4th through 12th grade. He is in the 7th grade. He...
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- Hello, I worked for 13 years in an elementary school and dealt with many playground fights. One student we had actually came from CYA and was having some real behavi...
- At age 13 your son's brain is not developed enough for him to reason out consequences in the future (i.e. good grades in 9th grade in order to be allowed to play footb...
- You said that your son is bigger and taller than most of the kids his age. People expect him to ask older because he is not the "norm". Ask him if this put added press...
3Rd Grade Dd, Larger than the Rest
Asked by S.H. from Salt Lake City
on February 3, 2008
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Hi ladies, this one is breaking my heart and I am at my wits end with how to handle the situation. The last 3 years my dd has really shot up and out. She's only in 3rd...
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- Hi S., I was reading your message and I don't have any children yet, but have one on the way due in June. I am a coach of 25 all star cheerleaders and even more chi...
- Dear S., CONGRATULATIONS! Being a Mom of 6 is great! I am a Mom of 9, 4 boys and 5 girls. One of my "boys" is 6'7". (I am 5'7", his Dad is 5'11") I was always a ...
- I recommend getting her into Tae Kwon Do or some other martial arts. I believe it really helps their self-confidence, is good exercise, and gives them the life skill ...
Advice on Opportunities to Nurture 12 Year Old's Artistic Abilities
Asked by M.M. from Milwaukee
on March 18, 2009
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My 12 year old is an extremely talented story writer and sketch artist. I am afraid that I am not doing enough to get her noticed and not sure what to do with all this...
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- just let her do it on her own. dont do contests. they rip people off and rob you of your money. shes 12. first of all, the chances of her actually becoming a famous au...
- My daughter is the same way....draws her own characters and other things and has always written as well. Mine is 14. We did alot of local community college classes and...
- I have seen art museums that offer classes/camps for kids. Not sure if any around here do, but they may at least be a source. From what I've seen they tend to be age...
Help My 11 Year Old Is Getting in Trouble in School.
Asked by A.O. from San Diego
on October 22, 2009
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My daughter is 11 and in the 6 grade, shes always been really good in school, never got in trouble,exepect now she got in trouble for passing notes, talking too much, ...
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- Hello A.- You should talk to her, find out why the change in attitude. Peer pressure is very strong at that age, and kids dont know to distinuish between being popula...
- Hi A., An 11 year old has no need for a cell phone. Also consider dangling the car license and use of a car. Many insurance companies give discount for good grades....
- I'm going through this too...same age daughter/same grade...I could have written your request... Keep being consistant with your expectations and the consequences for...
11 Year Old Birthday Ideas??
Asked by N.A. from Chicago
on June 11, 2010
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Hello Mama's! I am in need of some ideas for my 11 year old daughter's birthday... I dont really rember what my mother used to do for me since it's been soo long and ...
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- We had a limo party for my daughter's 11th and 12th because she loved it so much. At 11, the limo picked everyone up at their home, proceeded to ride around town,...
- hair and make-up parties are popular at this age. Also, go to Claire's-they have so many things for girls this age as far as hair, jewelry and cell phone cases, etc...
- She could make up cd's of her favorite music.
B-day Party for 10 Year Old Girl
Asked by K.K. from Charleston
on October 4, 2007
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Just wondering if anyone has some unique (somewhat inexpensive) birthday party ideas for a 10 year old girl. We've done the paint your own pottery, bowling, and a fun...
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- My dance studio, Center Stage Dance Academy, offers dance parties. For $50 for 1 hour or $75 for an hour and a half, you can invite as many kids as you'd like. We pr...
- What about a beauty party?Give them some real makeup and let them do each others makeup and hair. Or if you know someone close to you that does nails to come and do th...
- MagiQuest is a lot of fun. They have a party room. The kids keep the wands for future use and I believe it is pretty reasonably priced. check out their web.
