Summer School
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What Are Your Kids Reading This Summer?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on July 6, 2011
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My almost 6 year old and 7 year old daughters LOVE reading (YAY!! Bookworms like their mommy!) The almost 6 year old is very competitive with her sister, so they're ju...
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- My son is 9 and reading The Hobbit. So far he is liking it more than Harry Potter which I wouldn't think was possible. Next he will do the Lord of the Rings Trilogy ...
- My 11 year old daughter loved reading the Geronimo Stilton books and Magic Treehouse books, and she enjoyed the American Girl books. She is currently reading the Sist...
- My son loves captain underpants, nate the great, peanuts comics, goosebumps. He doesn't really like nancy drew, hardy boys or boxcar, simply because they have no pictu...
Overnight Summer Camp - Any Tips?
Asked by L.M. from New York
on July 5, 2008
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Next Sunday we drop my daughter off at camp for a week. She's looking forward to it. Last summer she went to a different camp (one that she was familiar with) and re...
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- Hi L., Another thing I did was to email her camp mailing address to grandparents, extended family, Godparents and close family friends. They enjoyed this opportuni...
- - this may be a 'tip' - or it may qualify as a cautionary tale- you decide- . My youngest was quite uncomfortable about her upcoming 4 days at camp ( it would be her...
- I am curious as to what camp. My daughter is at her third girl scout camp this summer. This time at Bette Perot. She come home friday. I sent my last letter to her...
Sunscreen at Summer Camp
Asked by A.C. from Atlanta
on June 5, 2012
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My son is going to summer camp (he's 3) and they spend a lot of time outside. My problem is that the camp refuses to reapply sunscreen. They ask parents to put it on b...
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- I would find another camp. Most of the ones I looked intp will not put it on unless they have written permssion from the parent. I have never heard of one that won't...
- We always applied at home before drop off and never had a problem. Sunscreen just doesn't evaporate and it doesn't break down. He might sweat some off or it might wa...
- Hi. I am living abroad in a hot climate. and my son has very pale sensitive skin :) I apply the waterproof sunscreen at the house before we leave and then once we ar...
Options for Speech Therapy over the Summer???
Asked by L.M. from Terre Haute
on May 23, 2008
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Hi moms. My twin boys have a speech delay, and have been in speech therapy, but it is not working for them, and I am just sick trying to fight this battle. I have be...
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- I just had to write to let you know you are not alone. My son is going to be three this summer. He is not a talker and has some unusual tendencies that have raised s...
- Well, as a mom of a daughter with a history of feeding problems I understand your frustration with the system. But, perhaps a summer break is needed, mentally and fin...
- Hi there I don't know that I have a lot of advise... My friend has a 3 year old son who has speech delay. He does not pronounce any words correctly. He is turning 4 i...
Alternative for July Summer Activities
Asked by R.D. from Dallas
on April 8, 2010
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My son (who will be in 5th grade this fall) attended College For Kids at Tarrant County College last year for July and absolutely LOVED IT! He spent most of this past...
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- i don't know if it's still up, but a couple weeks ago i was looking at tons of summer camp ideas at fortworthchild.com check that out and see if they still have a lis...
- Dear R., I always had my daughter in summer school or some type of educational summer program even when I was a stay at home mom. I didn't have her do it because she...
- You don't really say which classes he is interested in, but here are a few ideas: The Living Science Center at River Legacy Park in Arlington has summer camps for kid...
Kindergarten Readiness and Summer Birthdays
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on August 12, 2008
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My son who just turned 5 in July is suppossed to start Kindergarten in 2 weeks. My husband is having second thoughts and NOT becasue he isn't ready now (we both agree...
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- I imagine you'll get a LOT of advice, so I'll try to keep it short... If he is ready, SEND HIM! Do not worry about future "performance." If he is ready now, and you...
- Nowadays kindergarten is what 1st grade used to be. I would let him wait one more year. My youngest, Dija, is a September baby and at the time I was young and naive,...
- You are not crazy. You are, in fact, very wise to be concerned and having second thoughts. School is way more competitive and curriculum is way more demanding than i...
After School Care
Asked by T.D. from Dallas
on July 18, 2010
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How much did you pay for after school care?
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- All last school year I found a lady who's daughter was on my daughters soccer team and she home-schooled her girls and she agreed to pick her up everyday after school ...
- Our kids go to the extended care program at their school and we pay $150 a month ($37.50 a week).
- In Oklahoma the state will pay a provider $11to $15 per day for an after school age child. If they are paying a blended rate they pay the same every day even if they a...
Chicago Lakeview Area Jewish Summer Camps
Asked by J.N. from Chicago
on May 2, 2007
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Hi does anyone have any suggestions on a jewish summer camp for my 4year old?
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- J., I wanted to be sure to check out what the summer camps plan on doing with the cicadus (?) coming at the end of May and staying for 6 weeks. I live up in Glencoe ...
- If you are willing to travel a bit south to hyde park there is a phenominal camp program at Akiba Schechter School in Hyde Park. The director is Carla Baker - Goldber...
- The JCC Apachi camp (at UIC) is terrific. My daughter attended as a 4 year old and absolutely loved it. She really loved the all of the swimming lessons.
Childcare This Summer
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on May 23, 2006
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I am looking for someone to come into my home 2 days a week (8:30-5:30) to care for my 4 year old son. Does anyone know someone looking for part time work this summer...
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- The lady who watchs my daughter charges 40 a day. and provides meals stc. Hope this helps.
- I have a home day care in Plano and I charge $50 a day for part time, and $185/ week. Hope this helps.
- Hello M., My name is Isabel and I own and operate my in home daycare. Depending on the age would depend alot on how much we usually charge. I my self have a prgram se...
Summer Camps - Los Angeles Area
Asked by K.B. from Los Angeles
on June 10, 2008
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I have my daughter booked into Larchmont Charter School for most of the summer -- this school is phenomenal and she really has fun and learns so much. But am looking ...
