Summer Camp
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6.5 Yr Old Girl Fearful and Pooping Pants Again from Seeing Scary Video
Asked by S.R. from Los Angeles
on May 31, 2013
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Ever since an older child at my 6 yr old daughter's school showed her a scary video on youtube( something aboyut ghost on the Queen Mary Ship) on her cell phone during...
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- You have gotten some excellent suggestions here. Definitely invite her to share with you what her fear actually IS. You may be surprised by the answer. Brainstorm w...
- When you pick her up at school go into the bathrooms with her - use th toilet yourself and have her use it as well. You need to replace the bad video image that's be...
- I'm sorry this happened to her. There are some "silly" scary videos online that I can't stand. One is a random scene and then all of the sudden terror horror face po...
My 6 y.o. Hit a Teacher at Camp Drop-off!
Asked by A.Y. from Los Angeles
on July 9, 2012
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My son has always been a bit shy in new situations and gets clingy and teary during drop-offs--but this morning he actually HIT one of the teachers at summer camp who ...
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- At 6 I would have him stay in his room when he's home the rest of the week, coming out for meals, quick baths and using the bathroom. And if there's a TV or other ele...
- He doesn't need to be punished, he needs to understand his feelings better and how to deal with them. You talked to him this morning, and that was great! See what ...
- I think it is great that you are following up on this! Beyond a written note to the camp counselor I think your frightened 6 year old son's feelings are the thing to ...
Need Iron on Labels....
Asked by N.W. from New York
on June 16, 2011
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I ordered some online but they aren't working. I checked the instructions and tried 6 times, each time after allowing time to cool they all peeled off. Gah! My daughte...
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- Try a craft store like Michaels. Something i have done before is just use needle and thread to sew my daughters name onto the tags of clothing.
- Did you get yours from Mabel's Labels? Those are the best that I know of.
- Fabric stores and craft stores. If you have Joanns, they usually have the ones that you sew in and iron on.
Looking for Summer Camps for 10 Year Old
Asked by M.M. from Detroit
on April 16, 2007
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I would like to find a summer camp in the Clarkston area for my 10 year old son. He is very shy but likes sports. I thought it would be a great way for him to meet n...
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- Hello M., My children attend Clarkston Schools and we live in Waterford, so I usually get information covering both areas. Someone already suggested you look at Inde...
- Check with the local schools, some have summer camps through their child care. I know you do not want a child care setting, but their summer camps are much different,...
- Hello, I just received in the mail Parks/Recreation Guide for this summer and they have a list of camps. Here they are: Soccer Skills Camp - Ages 5-13. They foc...
Is It Okay to Leave My 11 Year Old Home Alone?
Asked by A.L. from Punta Gorda
on April 12, 2008
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My daughter is 11 years old and an only child. She does not want to go to summer camp this years and would prefer to stay home by herself. She is a very responsible ...
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- I know it's scary! I went through the same thing with my son when he was 11. I found out he had to be 12 (legally) but figured that he was mature enough at 11 and 3/...
- A.- I think that by 11 years your suposed to have built a trust with your daughter which sounds that you have, but you have to keep in mind she's still gullible and v...
- Hi Aime, I think it's OK to leave your daughter alone for a few hours at a time but all day each day is just too much. You will be a nervous wreck at work worrying ab...
Daughter and Scalp Issue
Asked by D.M. from New York
on June 18, 2009
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My daughter has Seborrheic Dermatitis of the scalp. The dermatologist gave her medicated shampoo and an oil that I use. My issue is that she will be in summer camp wh...
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- I understand your concern about your childs health and the enviornment today. A lot of times we have problems fromthe products we use in our home which caused aller...
- So many skin problems can be caused by diet. I am a firm believer in you are what you eat. Is it possible she has a dairy, or wheat allergy. It may be worth looking in...
- Hi D.- I am not a doctor, but I have read that conventional shampoos have many irritants that can exacerbate a problem. Not sure about the chlorine, but I would defi...
Summer Camps
Asked by P.T. from Atlanta
on April 28, 2008
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I have a 5 year old girl that is getting ready for her summer, but the problem is what is she gonna do? I'm looking everywhere for a good but fun summer camp for her t...
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- If you pick up a copy of Atlanta Parent magazine -free -at most child-oriented places or your doctor's office, it lists tons of daycamps all over the Atlanta area. I t...
- Hi P., I am new to the area (Fayetteville) so I don't know a lot of resources, but I wanted to give my input as to overnight camp. I do think that 5 is a bit too yo...
- I live in College Park and my daughter will go to Virginia Gray Rec. Center on E.Fayetteville Rd. She went last summer and she loved it. They do two field trips a week...
Summer Ideas for the One Left Behind
Asked by A.P. from Los Angeles
on May 31, 2012
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As I have posted before, I have 3 littles. This summer, my older 2 will be going to summer camp for 1 week.
Unfortunately, my daughter is too young and doesn't meet t...
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- I'm sure it will be a special one on one time. Collect rocks or leaves Bake a cake or pretzel Color together Read Go for a walk/hike in the park. My daughters...
- How old is she? If she is 7 or older, you can take the time to scrapbook together! My daughter and I did this together for years! My two older boys were off doing...
- How old is she? Here are a few ideas: Pretend City in Irvine Discovery Science Center Bowers Kidseum Knott's Soak City Great Park Hot Air Balloon & carousel (o...
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.
Building Confidence in Child
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on April 25, 2012
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Hello,
I am at my wits and tried everything but can't put confidnece in my daughter. I have read everything, done everything,
I dont know what to do anymore. I am ...
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- Perhaps instead of considering a dedicated week at camp or in a "program," you could create a daily program at home. Confidence comes from accomplishment. Accomplish...
- How old is she? So called confidence, is an internal thing. What may help is, teaching her to know herself, to accept herself, to realize that each person is di...
- I think as a child learns knew things and learns how to do things on their own - that helps. Some kids are just shy by nature, and you don't really want to change 'wh...
