Staying Organized: Older Child
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How to Help 6 Year Old Be More Organized and Neat in School
Asked by C.W. from Washington DC
on December 19, 2012
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My 6 yo son is in first grade. We are new to this school this year and he seems to have gotten the strictest teacher of the group. She has been there a long time and ...
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- Get him out of the class and if you fidn a way to turn a relaxed kid into a neat kid let me know becaues my 11 year old is like that Teacher is spending to much time o...
- They most definitely can and should test him NOW for things like an auditory processing disorder (APD) or possible petit mal seizures. My best friend's son had similar...
- I don't know if he sounds gifted as Jenny O. may suggest, but he does sound stressed by this teacher and the new environment. God bless.
8 Year Old with Anxiety
Asked by D.C. from Spokane
on October 25, 2009
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I have an 8 year old little girl who is just amazing! She is a happy girl and has always been sure of herself, but still prone to following the crowd, probably like m...
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- Hi, Darcy. I'm an anxious person too, so I can identify with many of your daughter's reactions. I too am an oldest child and a people pleaser. My mother took the ...
- Good morning D., I really feel for these anxious kiddos. Our daughter is one of them. Confession was part of a ritual that lasted for months in our home (and very...
- I don't have any solid advice but you might check out Lori Lite books that you can read with her to help her develop skills to calm herself and her mind. I bought The...
Continuing Daycare with First Child, While Staying Home (For Awhile) with 2Nd
Asked by J.M. from Detroit
on April 5, 2010
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I am expecting my 2nd child (a girl) in mid July. Currently my son (2 years and 4 months) attends daycare because I am a full-time working mom. He has attened daycar...
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- I did daycare for 5 years. My friend, who brought her kids to me, still brought the older one (about 2 or 2 1/2) part time when she had the second. Sometimes it woul...
- I just went through this same EXACT thing last year! My daughter turned 3 only weeks after my son was born last July. I work full-time and knew that I had to return ...
- you're stressing for no reason. you can drop off and pick him up anytime. so after you have fed the baby in the morning, you guys get ready and out of the door. you ha...
Help with a Unorganized 10 Year Old Boy...
Asked by N.A. from Chicago
on October 24, 2008
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Dear Moms, I have 2 boys. One is 10 and the other is 8. My problem is that we had parent teacher meeting yesturday and picked up my sons report cards. My oldest son ...
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- I have two boys, one is almost twenty four and the other is eighteen. I experienced the same thing. The older is very organized and the younger fits your description a...
- Speak w/ your child's school counselor.
- Disorganization is so common in 10 year-olds, boys in particular, and yes, they need to be trained in how to do it. You have to set up an easy system with him - a dif...
Unmotivated 8 Year Old
Asked by L.A. from Portland
on March 31, 2010
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My son has the most difficult time getting things done without constant prodding from me. Certain things, like homework, I gave up trying to encourage, motivate, and s...
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- My husband and I use money as another way to motivate our 8 year old boy. He used to call himself as a money boy when he was younger and he still loves money. He has ...
- I agree, he is old enough to be doing those things on his own. He he's acting like a baby, treat him like a baby: - make him go to bed early - don't let him talk t...
- L., You are about to have a LOT of fun as you train your son to manage freedom responsibly and respect you in the process. I recommend you get your hands on Love and...
Need Advice About Staying Home Full Time
Asked by A.H. from Salt Lake City
on May 5, 2008
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Help, I just recently quit my full time job to stay at home. I have a two year old girl and a 6 month old boy. I feel like I am constantly running back and forth betwe...
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- I have been through that myself and it is really tough. Hang in there and it will get better. It takes time to adjust to the new routine.
- I went through the same thing after I stopped working. Staying home is definitely harder than working. There are no 15 minute breaks, no lunch breaks. It is non sto...
- As you know, you are giving your children the greatest gift. You are right, it's more difficult than working away from home. It's a little bit of a rude awakening. ...
Possible 6 Year Old ADD??? Frustrated...
Asked by D.O. from Buffalo
on February 6, 2013
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Hi,
My daughter is having some issues at school, she is a smart little girl who knows the material but is a daydreamer who has a hard time sitting still and holding a...
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- My son is on the spectrum and has sensory issues - he's a seeker and couldn't sit still. They got him a sensory band - it's like a giant rubber band that goes around t...
- If indeed she does need help, its not the worse thing in the world. And there are medications that don't include horror stories. My nephew was very much like you...
- How is she at home? My daughter was like this in 1st grade as well. But it was different at school vs home and that is one of the clues. ADD or ADHD does not differ...
Son Is Not Staying on Task at School and Not Bringing Homework Home
Asked by M.O. from Minneapolis
on May 11, 2009
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Hello,
My son is eight and in second grade. His teacher says he is "off the charts" on his map tests. She said he is a very polite boy and has good things to cont...
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- In my experience this is more an under challenged/ bored issue. My daughter did the same in grade 1-2. She was also a high map tester, very obedient, quiet,and very i...
- If he is truly "off the charts" on standardized testing (ask the teacher to show you and to explain to you the results. Then share the info with a friend who understan...
- You should have your son tested for ADD/ADHD as soon as possible. Our daughter has an extremely high IQ but has ADD and learning disabilities. She does very well on th...
Considering Having 10 Year Old Daughter Repeat 5Th Grade Next Year
Asked by C.W. from San Diego
on April 14, 2009
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My daughter's teacher suggested we hold my 10 year old back next year to repeat fifth grade. She has a lot of problems with Math. She is also the youngest in her cla...
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- Hi, I don't feel that your 10yr. old needs to repeat the whole grade. Do some research and hire a tutor for her a couple of hours, 2-3 days a week. My son is in Highsc...
- I'd put in a vote for holding her back. I have taught middle school and it really does matter if she doesn't know her basic math and what seems like minor spelling and...
- Hi C., I was a teacher for 17 years and I know how challenging this decision is for you. However, I also know how hard 6th grade is. I have watched students come in...
I Need Craft/game Ideas for Daughter's 7 Year Old Birthday Party for 4-5 Kids
Asked by K.S. from Sacramento
on February 21, 2008
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I'm not going to do the big party this year, just a few kids and some parents. I would love to get ideas about some small crafts and games for a handful of kids 1st a...
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- How fun! Well, my name is J., and I am an artist, so this is a fun area for me. My kids are too old for these ideas now...How about getting a wide roll of butcher pa...
- We still love the frame with glued (Elmer's glue) shells on it from one of our kid's birthday parties. (This may be too fancy, but...if you have a digital camera and p...
- Try the Family Fun website. Lots of easy things. Also, what I did for my daughter when she was that age, we painted clay flower pots (from Michaels...they have every...
