Summer School
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Summer Visitation
Asked by M.A. from Dallas
on July 11, 2009
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Hello Moms,
This is my first summer since the divorce. In the standard visitation schedule he was supposed to pick the kids up on July 1st due to he didn't spec...
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- M.: I am in the same boat. My ex is supposed to have them all of July and he only wants them every other weekend. It is frustrating because I'm taking an on-line ...
- It sounds like he wants them but does not want to pay for child care during the week. If this is the case, and if you are comfortable with the current childcare situa...
- I would sit with him, without the children, and discuss the situation. Clearly, he wants to be the "play" dad on the weekend without any of the "responsible" dad taki...
Do You Create Summer School Work for Your Kids?
Asked by M.W. from San Francisco
on August 2, 2011
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Just wondering if other mamas have their kids do "school work" during the summer to keep synapses firing and sharp on skills learned before school let out. We always ...
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- My son is going into 2nd grade. Last year I gave him weekly homework and we learned something new each week or we did a science experiment or learned about a certain ...
- Yes! Sometimes I feel I'm the only one in my crowd who does this, although my kid just finished prek. My kid is 5 and will start kindergarten this month. He met al...
- i actually didn't do it this year. i have all other years. i watched my niece and the kids were to "busy" to do it. i do have them read though almost nightly.
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...
Poll: Do Your Kids Do School Work During the Summer to Keep Up?
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on June 17, 2010
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I have gotten a lot of slack the past two weeks from my family and my son's dad (who is harldy around) that I have him doing thirty minutes, 5 days a week, of school w...
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- Well it looks like you got a lot of positive thoughts and feedback! Our daughter will be a sophomore next year and has had "summer packets" AND a LIST of books to r...
- We never bothered with actual school work during the summer per se. There are a few web sites with math games he likes, and he reads all the time anyway so I never ha...
- We homeschool, and school year round. In the summer we do 3 weeks on, 1 week off.
Summer School for My 4 Year Old
Asked by H.A. from Chicago
on April 14, 2008
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Hello ladies, My 4 yr old preschool will be over at the end of the school yr in May. Just wondering does any know of any good preschool open during the summer. I'm not...
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- Woodstock Rec. Center has a playground program for little ones every morning. They do a lot of fun events but that does not include swimming lesson. They do offer sw...
- Hi H., The Centre in Elgin has swim lessons. My 4 year old son is actually taking swim lessons there now. This session will end May 24. I would imagine that sign up...
- Check out Lifetime Fitness... they have some summer classes for little ones and I don't think you have to be a member to sign up (could be wrong, but worth checking into)
New or Old School for Summer Program
Asked by A.A. from Phoenix
on May 18, 2011
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My daughter will be attending a new school next year. I am torn on whether to send her to the summer program at the old school or new one. Here are my thoughts....
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- There will be good and bad things for both that you probably haven't thought of yet, so no answer will be perfect. Is your daughter old enough give a well thought...
- Definitely new school. She will make new friends so the transition in Sept. will be much easier.
- New school. Let her get the adjustment period out of the way during the first few weeks of summer. Will also pave the way for her to be a leader when the new school ...
Summer Visitation
Asked by D.H. from Houston
on July 14, 2009
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Hello Moms,
This is the first summer since the divorce became final and I have a visitation question for you. I am wondering if any one has dealt with this and...
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- D., Not knowing the entire situation, I'm going to be rather blunt. It's not your problem that he doesn't have enough money for daycare and child support. He would ...
- Hi D. It is unfortunate that you are in this situation, however, you are right in making plans- if he has an issue with the arrangement he should consult your attorn...
- Hello, I am also a single mom. From the way I understand it, if he did not give you an alternative schedule by the due date and also did follow through on the July...
Looking to Continue School Activities Through the Summer
Asked by K.B. from Cincinnati
on June 4, 2009
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My son is "anxiety filled" and has trouble with fine motor skills. He is in OT and therapy for these. I found the last two years with preschool and kindergarten that i...
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- Holcomb's has a lot of different workbooks/ideas available. Also there are some books that you can order that are specifically for that.My school used to send an order...
- One thing that he could do is keep a "Summer Journal". If you could find a "primary" ruled tablet that has a space at the top for him to draw a picture, he could writ...
- Sam's Club carries some great workbooks that are all-inclusive on subjects and I think they are still less than $10. They come in different grade levels. Our 8th & 9th...
Summer School Teacher
Asked by D.C. from Los Angeles
on July 21, 2010
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Hello! My son has been in summer school this month. Unfortunately, it ends this Friday. His teacher has been one of the best teachers he has had. (FYI - Hes been...
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- you could get some fancy coffee or tea. go to Trader Joe's if there is one near you and you can get something nice for a lower price, even chocolate! World Market has ...
- Corny, but I do stuff like a little ceramic pot with a packet of seeds or a small plant with a "Thanks for helping me grow" card.
- I like movie tickets (you can get discounted ones at costco) and restaurant gift certificates as gifts for teachers/aides/bus drivers. Even more important, write the t...
Have Your Kids Seen Their "School Friends" This Summer?
Asked by J.P. from Boston
on August 29, 2011
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I am just wondering how many kids see their classmates, "school Friends" regularly over the summer. I feel bad that I have not scheduled any playdates for my 5 year ol...
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- The kids typically see/saw only a few friends who were more local. They also spend summers with their mom, so there wasn't a lot of opportunity if the friend did not l...
- We met up with school friends twice.
- My children's classes have regularly scheduled get togethers throughout the summer. But their classes are small - 15 and 19 kids - and they have been together since f...
