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Underachieving 11Th Grader
Asked by C.W. from Athens
on March 31, 2007
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My youngest daughter is in the 11th grade at our local high school. She is a very smart young lady, but at school she has trouble staying organized and turning in her ...
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- Something that really helped me when I was that age, I was able to spend the day with someone in the field that I was looking to go into. Find out what she would like...
- Sounds like me at that age (which was only 4 year ago) She probably is ok with just exceeding the minimum and nothing more. My motto was "passing is enough" I always...
- More than likely she is having boy or friends problems at school that ur unaware of which CAN highly effect a teenage girls school work.
Seeking Help from Any Mom Regarding Homework
Asked by K.M. from Sacramento
on August 29, 2008
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My 9-year old & I had a homework hell week. The transition from the coddled 3rd grade to "you are responsible for everything" 4th grade has been the worst homework ex...
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- I feel your pain. I was just about to have a talk with my 3rd grader's teacher about the ELEVEN PAGES OF HOMEWORK that she was coming home with nightly! This was not...
- Hi K. - ! My advice is going to seem a bit heretical... The schools are there to serve the family - not the other way around. There are no grades given in eleme...
- I don't have children of my own yet, but have had quite a few in my 4th and 5th classroom which gave me the benefit of seeing how so many families manage busy lives wh...
New Year's Resolutions
Asked by T.S. from Boston
on December 16, 2011
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I'm already thinking New Year's Resolutions! Surely because everything is so far gone at this point - my diet, my focus at work, "quality" time with the kids, clean h...
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- I make resolutions/decisions as needed. I seldom know where I am on the calendar anyway. So I made a resolution several years ago not to burden myself with resolutions...
- I didnt have one T.!! But now that you mention it, I really need to organize this house! Thanks a lot! : /
- I only just started thinking about these. In years past, I've always put together long lists and felt defeated early on. This last year, my first and highest priorit...
Who's the "Planner" in Your House?
Asked by M.L. from Chicago
on November 7, 2011
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As a mom and wife I feel the weight of our schedule all of the time. If one of the kids has a dr/dentist followup-I schedule it and ensure they get there; child invit...
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- Oh, it's all me - I always have to inform hubby of everything and if I want his help, I need to ask him directly - otherwise he would be clueless. You are not alone.
- Things are exactly the same in my house! I have always complained about it and he says "I'll do whatever you need to help out." While I know this is true, sometimes...
- My hubby has a very complex schedule of his own, and I have lots of stuff between the kids and me, so we have started to coordinate our schedules by using Cozi. We bo...
Friend Wants to Visit
Asked by E.S. from New York
on July 16, 2012
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Got a text from an out-of-town friend today. She was hinting at visitng Thursday-Sunday. Normally this would be fine-and-dandy BUT..my family is in town next week stay...
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- Tell her what you said, but a little edited. "Oh, Jane! I'd love to see you but unfortunately we already made plans with the family who are in town and staying with us...
- It's okay to put yourself (and *definitely* your date with hubby!) ahead of friends sometimes. No one needs to know all your reasons for saying "no" every time; in fa...
- Tell her the truth. If she's a good she'll understand. You can't be all giving. K. B mom to 5 including triplets
Packing for Week Long Vacation
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on June 18, 2008
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We are going on a week long vacation next month. This will be the first vacation with our two sons, ages 2yr 9mos and 10 months. I am determined to be prepared for t...
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- electrical outlet covers:)
- Well, I am sure you thought of these things but.... A night light, Benadryl, and Tylenol are the must haves. Also, a couple of band aides will get you past a meltdown...
- You didn't say where you were going, but I'd recommend hitting google and seeing what might be there for traveling with kids, packing with kids, etc. and also destinat...
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...
In Need of a Home
Asked by V.B. from Dallas
on June 4, 2009
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My kids an I are looking for a home, we would prefer a 2 or 3 bdrm in the dallas area. We lost our home, and have been staying in a hotel. I have been searching online...
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- Hello Vernoica, I am the owner of Get Organized! a Professional Organizing Company. We not only organize homes but we coach families on helping them run everything ...
- Hi V., I may have taken your statement "we lost our home" out of context and if so, please forgive me. If you've had a foreclosure, the possibility of buying again ...
- Have you tried Craig's list. Maybe more listings there since it is free. I found my place by driving thru the area I wanted to live in. My landlord never runs ads. ...
Disneyworld with 2 and 5 Year Olds
Asked by K.L. from Houston
on April 27, 2008
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We are going to Disneyworld in August with a 2 1/2 year old and a 5 year old for 5 days. The 2 1/2 year old will hopefully be mostly potty trained by then. We are st...
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- go early in the morning - maybe do one of the breakfasts - stay until about ten thirty - then go back to your hotel or to one of the many pools or playgrounds - feed t...
- We went last year with a 1 1/2 year old and a four year old. We are going again in June with our now 2 1/2 year old and 5 year old. Your not crazy to go... they are ...
- We've been with a 1 1/2 year old and again a year later. Go to Magic Kingdom first. Epcot has precious little for kids. Sign up for character dining. Liberty tree ...
Need Help with Sleep Issues
Asked by B.G. from Washington DC
on February 7, 2008
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My 6 month old daughter has trouble staying asleep once she goes down for the night. We are in the habit of rocking or swaying her to sleep (this is the only way to g...
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- Hi B., I have a 9 month old son who also cannot sleep through the night, but I will say this; DO NOT LET YOUR BABY CRY IT OUT!!! They cry because they need something ...
- By rocking her to sleep you have given her control. I've read that the first 3 months are ok, but after that it becomes a control issue. You should lay her in bed at t...
- I have a 10 months old and also 4 year old and went through the same thing a couple months ago. You have to let her cry it out. Don't pick her up. Go in there and r...
