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Too Young to Start Pre-school?
Asked by K.A. from San Francisco
on February 25, 2010
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We are expecting our second baby in July. At that time, my older daughter will be 23 months old. I have been considering enrolling her in a pre-school for a few hours ...
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- I started my daughter in pre-school last month, when she was 26 mos old. I felt it was time because she speaks very well, already knew her colors and counting to 10, ...
- I personally would not do this. This age (plus a new baby) IS exhausting but it is so VERY short! Believe me, the bonding time you have with your children before they...
- I had a similar situation, my daughter is a little shy of 22 months older than my second daughter... I think it really depends on the preschool. If it is kind of a da...
Son Having Trouble in Pre School
Asked by N.O. from Detroit
on October 3, 2008
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hello again ladies
I called my sons pre school teacher today to ask a question. I really love his teacher, she is fantastic and so nice and my son seems to love he...
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- I think you just described my son...and alot of other kids I know. My son is 3 1/2 and in pre-school and being concerned that he has ADHD is one of the farthest things...
- Hi N., You are getting some really good advice and suggestions; remember it is PRE-SCHOOL - you don't say or I missed how old David is; kids neurological systems and ...
- Hi N.. I know what you are going through. My son who is now almost 14 showed signs of inattention and hyperactivity from a very young age. I knew in my heart that s...
Normal Pre-school (3-4 Yr Old) Behavior?
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on March 26, 2008
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Since starting pre-school last fall, my daughter has been pre-occupied with who will and won't be her friend each day. The kids tell each other things like "I will be ...
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- I have 3 kids, one is in preschool now. My two older kids didnt deal with this type of behavior until Kindergarten. Kids of preschoolers thru approximately 2-3rd gra...
- I don't know if there is a right or wrong answer to this question. You just have to help your daughter deal with it the best way you can. Unfortunately children ca...
- Yes I see this alot as I am a mom of 3 girls 8,7 and 3. I do not however fell like Tam who said... "Personally, I think it stems from home. If the parents are not c...
What Age Pre-school? 2, 2 1/2, 3??????
Asked by J.R. from Miami
on July 29, 2010
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Dear Mommas, I have tentatively signed up my LO for morning pre-school at age 2. I am still not 100% sure. I am going back to teach at a local college -- but just one...
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- My daughter started pre-school at 2.5 yr- she is now 3.5. Wanted to start at 2, but couldn't get her into the school we wanted. She will go full time in the fall Sh...
- It is a tough decision! I was finally ready for my daughter to start preK at 3. When I dropped her off and came home I felt so guilty for doing that to her. What ki...
- We are enrolling our son into a pre-school next month. My husband and I both work full time. We have a nanny at home. Our son will be going for 2 days per week only f...
Pre-school Online Reading Programs - Spells HELP
Asked by M.G. from Springfield
on May 8, 2007
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My four year old son is starting pre-school this August, (October baby so couldn't start until this year) and I stay at home with him. He can say his abc's and write ...
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- I agree with Melissa S. Every parent wants their child to do well and excel, but the best thing you can do for him right now is to make the most of your time together ...
- Another suggestion if you don't mind him watching a dvd - the Leap Frog dvd about letter sounds helps them learn the sounds very quickly. I found it at Toys R Us.
- You might try a website called www.bookadventure.com. I have cut and pasted the into for you: "Book Adventure is a FREE reading motivation program for children in ...
Pre-School Help Is It to Early?
Asked by H.G. from Fort Myers
on February 26, 2007
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My daughter just turned 3 in January and everyone(family) is pushing me to put her in pre-scool or day care and couple days a week, but i don't think she ready yet. th...
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- Since she interacts with new kids often then she's getting the socialization she needs. If you feel she is ready to learn more then you just need to decide if you shou...
- H., It is not too early. Most of my friends have their kids going around two years old. My Son has been going to a Prep-school since he was 3 months. He loves it,...
- I'm not sure what kind of premium there is on daycare spaces in your area, but in Palm Beach county it can be difficult to find a good match. You may want to consider...
Pre-School Girls Growing up Too Fast?
Asked by L.V. from Spokane
on March 24, 2011
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I'd like to start by asking that if your response is to either tell me I'm overreactting or to tell me I'm a bad Mom, go ahead and stop cause I've already had both tho...
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- Hey. First off, no one has the right to be judgemental and critize you as a mother. We all come to this site to get advice because we all have imperfections. So don't ...
- It is more likely that these kids are getting their notions from overhearing parents or friends of parents or siblings talk about relationships and playing "grown up"....
- I'm surprised a teacher that has 22 years experience hasn't seen this before. :) My daughter and her pre-school clique did this and it continues to happen in Kindergar...
Son Entering Pre-school for First Time, Need Advice for Possible Sep. Anxiety.
Asked by G.C. from San Francisco
on January 5, 2008
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Ever since my son was born I had been a full-time stay-at-home mom. And since he turned 4, I had been wanting to go back to work full-time to supplement our income an...
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- Hi G., It's very difficult. My daughter went to preschool for almost a year before she got into the separation anxiety phase. The important thing is to make your ch...
- It's such a milestone putting your son in preschool. I have a boy about to turn 4 who's been in a program two days a week since August, and here's my advice to help e...
- Hi G., Have you set it up so he can transition gradually - because to enter a preschool with all those kids and strange adults is unsettling for all kids -even olde...
My 4 Year Old Son Tells Me His Pre-school Teacher Is Calling Him a Bad Boy
Asked by L.E. from Chicago
on September 18, 2008
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Hi Ladies,
We just moved here and I started my 4 year old at a new pre-school. Last wednesday he told me that his teacher called him a bad boy. Yesterday he didn't...
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- that would piss me off, too and you have every right to be angry! i was initially going to suggest that you talk to the director, but i guess that's not an option. i...
- Trust your gut. It will never let you down. If something doesn't feel right, it probably isn't. In my experience, 4-year-olds do not lie about stuff like that. I w...
- In my opinion the teacher calling your son a bad boy is horrible. You need to find out why she is telling your son he is a bad boy? Perhaps her teaching is different ...
First time....pre-school or Kindergarten?! HELP!
Asked by L.H. from Tampa
on June 5, 2011
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So here it goes I have a daughter who's 4..her birthday is in Feb. I wanted her in school but im not sure...how her birthday falls does that mean she wont start kinder...
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- Each school state or district has their own age cut-off established. Typically they require a child to be 5 sometime between Aug 30 & Dec 31. Here in DE it is Aug 30...
- The best thing you can do is find out the laws of your state. Each state has their own laws. When my kids were little, Connecticut would allow a child to attend kind...
- Dear L., You are fortunate to be in Florida where we have a free Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program for 4 year olds. Your child must be 4 by September 1, 2011 to q...
