Summer School: Infant
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Summer
Asked by L.A. from Denver
on February 29, 2012
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What do you do with your kids during the summer? I recently went back to work, after being a stay at home mom for 9 years. I am only working part time. I am trying ...
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- Is there a Boy's & Girl's Club you can take them to? They only charge before a certain time at the one 2 of my grandkids attend when they're not with me so part-time ...
- Since you are working part time, can you find a mom with kids who might swap with you? I used to do this with a friend, she had my child one day a week, I had hers onc...
- I used to use a college girl who came and took care of my kids part time. It was awesome! She would take them to the zoo, park, museum, ice cream, swimming, etc. Then ...
What Are You Doing This Summer?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on June 1, 2011
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What is your family doing during summer vacation, and what are your kids ages?
We camp, a LOT. It's cheap, the kids like it, we can bring the dog. It's win-win for ...
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- Our kids are 15 (spec needs and only get every other weekend), 11 and 8. I am working from home this year which started last week and is interesting so far! We are i...
- We camp too. Every chance we get :) We have a motorhome and I keep it "camp ready" with our camp clothes and necessities. Add some food, the kids and the dog and we...
- Um, can I come and stay with you for the summer? 7, 6 and 7 months. I will cook!
Sending a Kindergartener to Summer School??
Asked by C.C. from Atlanta
on February 28, 2008
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My son went to pre-k and they felt that he was a little behind in development. So, they placed him in the DDK program at our elementary school. Now, it has been ment...
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- C.... I did a little research to learn what the "DDK Program" you mentioned is and it is specifically for kiddos with developmental delays. PLEASE pardon the questions...
- Hi C., Did you know that there have been extensive scientific studies proving that BOYS are NOT ready for school when girls are? Boys are programmed to develop their ...
- I have a child that had a developmental delay he is now after special ed prek and therapies finally where he should be for his age and doing very well, he is no longer...
Summer Swaddling?
Asked by B.D. from New York
on April 24, 2008
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Hi All! I need some advice from people who have had spring or summer babies. I am 33 weeks pregnant with my second child, due on June 9th. My son was born on Septem...
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- those lightweight waffle-knit stretchy blankets are the best! that with a onesie underneath is great.
- My son was born in February and still lovest to be swaddled. The waff;e weave blankets were a life saver. They are available at Target. They are lightweight and str...
- Absolutely swaddle! There are some wonderful lightweight swaddling blankets available at almost every baby shop. Or if you are crafty by some lightweight fabric - pr...
Summer Activities
Asked by R.L. from Tulsa
on April 1, 2008
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I am wondering what kinds of activities you do with your little ones during the summer. I am a teacher and am not used to the whole stay-at-home-mom thing. We swam a l...
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- Rachel, My family very much enjoys the summertime! I have a 2.5 yr old little girl and a 15 month old little boy. You mentioned movies in Jenks but have you also gon...
- I work with 2-year-olds all day long. I am an early head start teacher and we are in school year round. I think the most important thing to do is try to keep a routi...
- When my kids we small we went on daily adventures. some ideas that are FREE. Park of course. Car dealer ships, ( kids LOVE to see shiney cars.)pet stores, even Toy...
What to Do with Teenagers over the Summer?
Asked by S.W. from Columbus
on June 10, 2009
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Hi all,
I have three stepkids (18, 15, and 9 yo) and a fourth-month old son. (All three stepkids live with us full-time.) I just recently became a SAHM when my son wa...
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- If the do not have paying jobs, have them go out and start volunteering around the neighborhood or for people you know that need help. It becomes another reference on ...
- Oh wow, what big age gaps. With friends coming over, maybe set one day a week as 'friend day' where they each get to have one friend over and you get to 'get it over ...
- One of the things that worked for me withfour teenagers in the house all at the same time was to set a schedule. Kids need boundaries no matter what age they are.I als...
Summer Home School and Activities!
Asked by A.W. from Kalamazoo
on May 24, 2011
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Ok moms - don't know your schedule, but my kids only have 3wks of school left so I am in planning mode. I work part time from home so I need a plan of educational act...
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- You have lots of great ideas. We do the summer reading program at the library. We read anyway, so it's great for the kids to get all the rewards. For spelling, there's...
- I'm making things real easy. My daughter is doing her regular school day M,W,F one week and T, TH the next. This way she'll work aprox half the summer. She can do w...
- My kids were SO mad at me for making them "do school" last summer. ;-) (Baby born in December, and I wanted to be able to take a good deal of time off then.) This ...
Do You Let Your Teenager Stay up Later During the Summer School Break?
Asked by K.D. from Raleigh
on June 13, 2008
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For those of you who have high school age teenagers and are on the traditional school year, do you let your child stay up later during the summer break?
If you do, ...
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- I have a 17 year old son, and an 11 year old, who practically thinks he is a teenager. I do let them stay up and I let them sleep in, but I do limit it. You can lo...
- YES.... an occassionally I will make an exception for the curfew depending on what is going on and who he is with. But as far as staying up late and in the house, duri...
- Yes I have let me teens stay up later during weekends and holidays.When it comes to summer they have no set bedtime.I do tell them no later then midnite at the latest ...
When to Send My Summer Baby to Preschool
Asked by A.F. from Kansas City
on August 21, 2008
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I'm a mother of 2 children. My oldest JUST turned 3 at the end of July. My youngest is 4 1/2 months old. I am having a hard time deciding if I should send my 3 year ...
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- I would look at preschools you are considering and find one that offers a 3 year old, 4 year old and pre-k program. Then your son could attend three years and have a d...
- If you already know you will hold him back, then maybe start with a Parent's Day Out for 1 or 2 days/week. My son was born in November, so he had to wait to start Kin...
- My supervisor at work has two boys - the oldest they didn't hold back in kindergarten, but ended up having to in 1st grade and the youngest they held back from the sta...
School
Asked by J.L. from Pittsburgh
on April 26, 2010
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Recently my son was tested by the school psychologist .Iwas told by her that he suffers from anxiety and was in need of an I.E.P. Does anyone know what this consist of...
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- Jenn, I was an IEP (special education) teacher for 10 years before being a SAHM. Here's what I can tell you... a) a psychologist can't diagnose anxiety but can sugges...
- My son has this, it can be helpful, but I would watch out as sometimes your kid can be labeled, and sometimes schools are quick to do this and ask for kids to be medic...
- An I.E.P. does not necessarily = special ed. An I.E.P. usually includes modifications that could mean pull out time to talk to someone, individualized help, assignmen...
