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Getting Started in (Children's Theatre)?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on March 12, 2012
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Our 7 yr old has "the bug". She's done several children's theatre productions locally as well as the fun little summer camp theatre.
She KILLED IT last night in Be...
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- See if the Chicago area has a CYT organizaton. Christian Youth Theater. THey are phenomenal. THey give acting, dance, voice, stage lessons. Here our CYT just did...
- This group comes to my area and they are wonderful. If the kids get in the cast they learn so many things that help them to learn how to do stuff the right way, a lot ...
- Do you want her to get into commericials? Chicago area does most of the print advertising in our country (80%). Check out some agencies that handle children.
What to Tell Mom of Violent Child?
Asked by T.N. from Albuquerque
on March 31, 2011
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Ladies... I need advice!!!
There's a boy in my daughters' preschool who is an absolute terror. I'll call him K. K is frequently out of control, can't follow directi...
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- Interestingly, I have a friend whose child is the aggressive one at school and it's affecting her friendships. I wouldn't leave my DD with my friend's child unsupervi...
- Maybe be honest like others have suggested - your girls don't want to play with him because his behavior is an issue. Maybe that will help her to realize that she nee...
- Maybe you could still have the play date and have it outside at a park where you can keep a close watch on your girls. During the play date both moms and the kids coul...
What Do You Do When School Is Out 6 Weeks a Year?
Asked by K.M. from Atlanta
on March 1, 2010
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Hi all,
My daughter is starting kindergarten next year. We currently have both our Pre-K kids in private school. We would like to put them in the public school thou...
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- Our local daycare has openings for days like this. Many kids from the local schools go but you have to register and have it set ahead of time.
- Most of the daycares in our county (Henry), the Parks & Rec Dept as well as the YMCA all have day-camps over the breaks to accomodate schools being out. This is on...
- Some of our parents find a classmate friend that has a mom who doesn't work and would like estra income. The kicker is that they may be going away for that week. Som...
Daughter Wants to Go Horseback Riding
Asked by J.K. from Grand Rapids
on June 27, 2008
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My ten year old daughter experienced horseback riding at her summer camp last year. Since that time she has asked us repeatedly to take her riding again. Her birthda...
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- There is a nice ranch down by Gun Lake. I don't have the name off hand but I have been there before. I'm planning a trip with my daughter in the fall
- Double RR Ranch up in Belding is a great place to go!
- I'm not sure of the cost or packages, but I know that you can go horseback riding at the Double JJ Resort in Rothbury (North of Muskegon, South of Ludington). They ha...
Child Being Excluded from Friend activities...any Advice Appreciated!
Asked by T.T. from Tulsa
on June 22, 2011
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My child has a group of friends that she runs with at our church. They also are mostly homeschooled children. Anyway this week our older children were gone to summer...
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- If the reason isn't an age difference in your girls vs. the ages of others in this group they run with (even by 2 years difference), I might be tempted to call the per...
- I would definitely find out why she excluded your daughter. That is incredibly rude!! I am really sorry you are having to deal with that. How old are these girls that ...
- Does your daughter play and socialize with the other girls on a regular basis? Have you considered involving her in activities outside the home schooling group? Ther...
Going Back to Work After Five Years of Being an SAHM
Asked by K.H. from Salt Lake City
on May 20, 2011
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I've stayed home with my two boys, ages 5.75 and 3.5, for the past five years. Recently, I accepted a 20-hour per week job offer, which means hiring a nanny or putting...
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- In their minds, the world revolves around them so give them items to looks forward to on their new adventures, new friends, crafts, what will they love to do while you...
- From one stay at home mom of three (who has had to do this) to another..... The truth is that this is going to be harder on you than them! If they have done well wi...
- Start driving the route to the school. Park in it a few times and get out of the car if you can, but don't go in. Maybe the anticipation of going inside might ease t...
VPK For Special Needs
Asked by J.W. from Tampa
on July 28, 2009
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Hi Moms,
We thought we had found the ideal school for my son back in Spring. He started their summer camp mid june and settled in great, we all thought things were ...
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- Susan C is right...call them first thing in the morning. I do occupational therapy with special needs kids in Largo area and around and have had several kids in the p...
- my son is two and a half and also has sensory issues, + some others too. i unfortunately, i havent been to that age yet with my son to know a good school. i do know t...
- Call the pinellas county school board and ask about the fiddlers program, you can get him into VPk free at one the local schools if he qualifies.
Does Anyone Have Any Suggestions?????
Asked by R.J. from Tampa
on April 24, 2008
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Hello, well it's me again looking for some advice. I am soooooooo tired and need some sort of down time. I love my daughter dearly but I need to not think or keep a wa...
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- Hi R.. Don't feel guilty for wanting some time to yourself. Everybody needs it. And you'll be a better mom for it. I agree with you that your mother shouldn't give you...
- Depending on how old your daughter is, some churches have what they call "Moms Morning Out". Also the YMCA has Parents night out..but she may be too young for that. ...
- Do you live near a YMCA? We joined the Greater Palm Harbor Branch, they have Moms morning out at least once a month. What that means is they have a "kids Zone" room ...
Attending Another Church's Activities
Asked by T.W. from Syracuse
on December 2, 2011
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This church in our town is very involved with the community. Over the past year, we've (my kids and I) attended a lot of the activities they host because they're kid ...
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- I don't see anything wrong with attending the public activities being offered. Yes, they are trying to get new members but it doesnt mean you HAVE to be one. The "bu...
- Being open to the public is an invitation to check out the church. Churches are usually looking for new members all the time and looking for new ways to invite people ...
- Well of course they plan carnivels etc to make money for their church and school. Of course they want to pick up a larger congrigation. That being said. My family g...
Music Lessons/camp Advice
Asked by A.S. from Tampa
on May 5, 2008
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I have a 3y5mo old boy who's showing some musical ear. I was wondering what is a good time to start him in music lessons and if anyone has advice on places/teachers th...
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- Hi A., We have one of the best performing arts centers in the country here in downtown Tampa! (Tampa Bay Perf. Arts Center) Their Patel Conservatory offers lots of ...
- Hillsdale Baptist Church has a fine arts academy that does private or group lessons. The teachers are phenomenal and I would highly recommend looking into the program....
- Hi! I am so pleased to hear your child is musically inclined. I am a music teacher and have started children from all different ages. It all varies with children devel...
