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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...
Montessori Pre-School Will You Send Them to K There?
Asked by M.S. from Kansas City
on January 31, 2008
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I am just curious on how many parents send their kids to a Montessori Pre-school and will continue sending them for Kindergarten instead of public school. Do you thin...
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- my daughter is in her first year at a montessori school. she is 4. i plan to send continue to send her there all the way through until she goes to high school. her mo...
- My 17 year old went through a Montessori program and I volunteered in the reading program. It's is great! My son only went one year of pre school and these kids read...
- I'm struggling with the same issue, although my daughter is only 10 weeks old, so I have time to figure it out. I, personally, went to a Catholic school in Olathe fro...
Pre-school Question Does This Seem Right or Fair?
Asked by M.J. from Minneapolis
on December 14, 2011
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My 4 year old's preschool is nature oriented. They try to be outside the majority of the day, unless its extreme weather. I live in MN so it can be extreme occasionall...
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- I would be upset, personally. I would think they would have someone on staff for those type of situations, and only 9 kids..and there are 3 teachers..umm whoa! I can s...
- I wouldn't be mad, peeved at myself yes. As licensed facilities have adult to kid ratios that MUST be adhered to. So if they did not plan for someone to stay inside an...
- If I called before hand and was told that one teacher is usually inside and then was told there wasn't. I would have questioned then and there, then dropped it. I com...
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...
My 16 Year Old
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on April 22, 2008
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I have a 16 year old daughter who is very smart, but she doesn't do her work at school. She has always just gotten by. This bothers me, because I try to excel in wha...
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- Hey K., I have to say this Whats wrong with Job corp????? I realize it is not a parents first pick however at least she will learn a trade that will enable her to su...
- I suggest no allowance or financial 'support' AT ALL unless her grades improve. Once they do improve, she should also get a 'real' JOB, so she can see how awful it is...
- Firstly, highschools (and the school system in general) are not exactly designed to help kids discover their passions and potential. I didn't take it really seriously...
16 Year Old Daughter
Asked by M.S. from Pittsburgh
on October 13, 2009
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My daughter has just turned 16 in September. She is for the most part a good kid. She has her head on straight (most of the time), but loves to give me a hard time. ...
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- Dear M. - SO sorry about your trials w/ your 16-yr-old. From what I've read, it seems like she's going through a LOT of things on her plate all at once, and it's just ...
- Does she also have friends at the prep school ? Do you ever invite her to have them come home with her on a weekend ? Do you have an opportunity to talk to a guidanc...
- the local school district is not a good one? Maybe she wants to be close to home while she can be. She is getting older and yes friends do become more import...
My 16 Year Old Seems Distant
Asked by L.M. from Sherman
on September 28, 2008
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I'm worried about my 16 year old.. I'm not sure if that is common, normal for teens of his age..
He tends to close the door and stays in his room, Always on cellphone...
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- The first thing you do is limit cell phone use. When does he do school homework...I imagine he has some. Require that he spend a certain amount of time with you, eve...
- This is normal, for teens. It might help if you can come up with something that includes some of his friends. Maybe a pizza night with soft drinks and games on the Tv ...
- This is very normal. Lines of communication are important, but that doesn't always mean face to face talking. Texting is what teens like and how they communicate thes...
Seeking Parents Advice on Rules for My 15 Year Old Son.
Asked by C.U. from New York
on September 4, 2010
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My son has in general always been respectful, kind, hardworking and grateful. After recieving his iphone and entering into the texting, facebook world everything abou...
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- hi sorry but you need to relax a little and compromise with him,, if you want him to respect you,,you need to back off. Yes i can see why you have those rules but havi...
- As long as he kept the "f*** you" under his breath, let it go. Tell him you'd better not ever hear that out loud. Since he in general has always been respectful, k...
- The FU does need to be addressed and they lie about not saying it even more so...maybe no phone for a week or a grounding. I would tell him that during this groundi...
Seeking Advice for Out of Control 16 Year Old
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on May 21, 2009
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I am seeking advice for a 16 year old who is out of control. A little bit about our sitation - I am 31 single female (no kids)with a 16 year old sister. Our mother die...
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- Wow this is so tough as my friend has a girl like this...she has sent her away to an all girls school for dicipline probs. Her mom doesn't have it in her to get contr...
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- I highly recommend www.sosinc.org. I know one of the gals who runs this organization and she's wonderful...and totally dedicated to helping kids and their families. ...
Help!! My 16 Year Old Has Lost Her Mind!!
Asked by M.S. from Dallas
on December 4, 2008
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I have a 16 year old daughter and her behavior has changed within the last year. I have tried to talk to her and she doesnt want to talk (must be the age thing??) Ever...
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- All I can say is the prior person who responded is RIGHT. This is what works. Keep in mind...this stage is only temporary until 2 weeks before they turn 18 yrs old.....
- I have a 16 year old daughter too, and part of it is the age. But, you are still the parent. never forget that. The rational part of their brain is not fully develo...
- this is a VERY critical stage. I wish I had better advice but mine went thru that same thing at 16 and we never got her back. We locked her down, kept her away from th...
