Summer School: Older Child
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9-Year-old Asking About Sex
Asked by G.H. from Cincinnati
on September 8, 2008
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My daughter has asked me what the word sex means and what sex is. She is 9. I explained to her that some questions are very difficult to answer and that I would like s...
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- I was a Psych major in college and in 2 different classes, 2 very moral great professors advocated for teaching kids about sex pre-pubescent, so 9 is a great age. Oth...
- I just experience this with my 10 yr daughter. She had details because one of the girls googled sex and told them about it on playground. I had no option but to discus...
- some times honesty with out a lot of detail is enough to gross them out..sex= something married people do in the privacy of their bedroom with private parts EWE MOM B...
Summer School
Asked by G.R. from Dallas
on June 2, 2011
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since there's no summer school this year howcan i keep my 8 year old reading writing and also having fun?
any summer programsin arlington tx that are no to expensive
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- My mom (who is a teacher) always had workbooks for us to do. She had us do about five pages a week, sometimes less or more depending on how big the work book was. This...
- Check out a question that I had recently on this. I work part time from home and am setting up plan for my kids for while I am working. I plan on keeping up with rea...
- Go to the library every week! My kids loved that. They knew they only had a week to read the books before going in to trade them for new ones. Have one day out of t...
Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii
Asked by A.L. from Sacramento
on March 22, 2009
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My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one f...
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- I would go for a delayed gratification avenue. Tell him he has to wait until he is seven (or eight) to have that toy. Then I would suggest the Wii and make it a fami...
- You've received a lot of great advice and insight herre. You also seem to have a strong instinct that this isn't a good idea for him right now. Don't succumb to the ...
- Here is my thoughts and experience. My son has been growing up with his peers around him having these types of games from a young age. I'd say around 5 and 6 is when t...
9 Year Old Daughter Maturing Too Soon
Asked by J.C. from Dallas
on June 29, 2009
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I have a beautiful 9 year old daughter maturing quickly. No, she has not started her period, but she is developing in all the other areas. Her pediatrician says it i...
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- J., If you will Google - girls developing early - or some other way of phrasing it, you will find many articles on this subject. It seems this is not unusual these ...
- Nowadays girls are developing a lot sooner than we did. I remember starting in the fifth grade, and so did most of my friends. I believe I just turned 10. But now t...
- I totally agree with most of all the others. My coworkers daughter and my niece have started their periods at the age of 10. Most kids start budding at the tender ag...
Christmas Gifts for 8 Year Old Girl?
Asked by N.R. from Chicago
on November 30, 2012
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Looking for some great ideas for gifts for an 8 year old not-too-girlie-girl. (She's no longer into dolls and princesses, etc.) She is at a loss for what she wants and...
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- I watched two 9 year olds and a 7 year old play for hours with a kitchen science kit. They definitely made a mess, but they loved seeing the different chemical reacti...
- There might be some fun board games that she in now old enough for. MY almost 8 yo loves UNO and UNO attack.
- My niece just turned 9 in October. I got her a shirt, hair bands and Lego Friends. Does she have a DS? You can get her some games. Also Michaels, Target, Walmart...
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!
8 Year Old Son Who Is Not Interested in School Academics.
Asked by S.P. from New York
on May 22, 2008
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My 8 year old has no interest in school what so ever. He likes going to school but it takes him to long to finish his work , he is easily distracted and he is forgetf...
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- Hi S., I have 3 sons--23, 22, & 9, who have all loved academics, but learned better in less traditional environments. I homeschooled the older ones, until they wen...
- Well, I can only speak from personal experience as an 8 year old, since I'm pregnant with no children. Anyway, when I was 8, school work was incredibly boring because...
- Before doing anything else, I would definitely consider having your son tested for ADD. You really have nothing to lose, and once you know, it will be so much easier ...
Summer Program for 4 and 6 Year Old
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on February 26, 2009
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I am looking for a summer program for my two kids. They turn 4 and 6 (currently in Kindergarten) in May. I can find stuff for the 4 year old but I'm having trouble f...
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- We'd LOVE to have both at our camp this summer. We have day drop off, 1/2 days, and full weeks. Here's our site - www.AdventureDayCamps.com Our camps are for age...
- try your local ISD for carrollton/lewisville they may have enrichment and fun summer programs through their education /city departments. Allen ISD has a great program
- Park Cities Baptist Church has lots of different summer camps for young children, especially ones for the 6 year old. Dancing Angels (a sweet little ballet/hip hop/jaz...
Advice on 6 Year Old Sucking Her Thumb!
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on October 14, 2008
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Hi Moms - I need any advice or proven techniques that you all have used to stop thumb sucking. My 6 year old still sucks her thumb and we have tried verbally reminding...
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- I sucked my thumb until I was 10 or 11. I just did it at night for comfort. I stopped myself finally by laying on my hands at night, and falling asleep without sucking...
- Lisa P. is right on. Unless her dentist is concerned, try to ignore it. I tell my daughter not to do it in front of me. The orthodontist can put a thumb guard in he...
- I know a lot of people are responding with great advise but, I sucked my thumb until I was 12-13 and my dentist actually told my mother that sucking my thumb prevented...
7 Year Old W a Facebook
Asked by J.M. from San Diego
on February 12, 2011
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My 6 year old's best friend (who is 7) has a facebook and keeps pressuring my daughter to get one. I think 6 and 7 year olds have no business having their own faceboo...
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- Nope you aren't! In fact, the other girl's mom is having her lie about her age so she can have one (you have to be 13), which I think is completely inappropriate! Good...
- LOL. Um no. I think you need to be 14? to have a FB acct. So - the 7 year old's Mom is showing her 7yo that it is OK to lie about your age. I'm guessing and hopin...
- there's no reason for a child that age to have a facebook acct. Hold your ground.
