Third Grade: Lands End
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Preparing for First Grade
Asked by J.D. from Boston
on June 16, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My son will be starting first grade in September and I'm trying to prepare for it. We home schooled for Grade K because we didn't have public K in our town...
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- Usually the schools either post a list or send home a list of supplies needed- in first grade school usually supplies what they need to use there, you will need to hav...
- Hi J.- My son is just finishing kindergarten in Springfield, MA. I have a daughter who is two years older. I have found that with regards to supplies it is best to ...
- You need to get the specific school supply list from the school. Each school and sometimes each teacher have very specific requests. Did you enroll your son already? I...
Help....5 Ft Tall in 4Th Grade!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Asked by B.P. from Dallas
on September 16, 2010
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Does anyone know of a place that sells age appropriate clothes for girls that are tall. I would really like to shop for my daughter in the section that you would shop...
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- Hi B., I agree with SH about the skinny sizes. My youngest girl is very tall for her age as well and because of the styles today we can shop for a skimpy little dre...
- My daughter will be 5 next month and she is 47 inches. I can't imagine how tall she will be in the next 5 years. Capris never work for her, they just look like c...
- I know this isn't where you'd shop for a typical 4th grader but you might try Delia's for pants, they go from 26" - 37" in length and start at a size 00 which is a 22"...
Backpacks & Lunchboxes
Asked by J.B. from Columbus
on July 7, 2010
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Hi Mamas! I'm trying to get a "jump start" on prepping my DD who will start Kindergarten at the end of August. I wanted to ask your opinions as to whether its worth th...
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- I have 2 of my kids in school already...1 going into 4th grade and the other going into 1st grade, so my advice comes from experience. Go with the cheaper ones. They...
- Hello, I would try- The Lunchbots- to hold the actual food. They are safe unlike some that you would find in stores. You can order them online, or at certain stores de...
- My daughter just finished kindergarten and her Disney Princess backpack will not survive another year as it practically has holes in the bottom. I got it very inexpen...
Back to School - Backpacks, Lunch Boxes, Jackets Etc.
Asked by D.S. from Denver
on August 6, 2009
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Ok moms it is that time again... back to school! My boys are really hard on their backpacks and often go through multiples in a school year - usually zippers breaking....
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- I have found that LL Bean and Jansport are tne best for our boys. My husbands LL Bean lasted through his mission and college and he is still using it 3 years later. My...
- I had the same problem with zippers on backpacks breaking when I was going to University. I finally started buying daypacks in the camping and sporting goods section o...
- I agree with your friend. Land's End and L.L. B. are my favorites. As for making sure everything returns home from school? Good luck! Our policy is "if you lose it...
Sick of the Comments!!!!
Asked by D.S. from Philadelphia
on August 14, 2010
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Hi moms!
well, my DD at 23 months is about 36" and 31# which I know is very big for her age :) every day i hear, "what are you feeding that girl" as if there is some ...
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- My daughter has a huge birthmark on her face. She's 1, and doesn't understand the comments, but the hubs and I are rehearsing all the "positive" but assertive ways to ...
- My youngest was also 36" at 24 mos. She's consistently been in the 95 plus percentiles for height and weight her whole life (perfectly proportioned, IMHO). I used to...
- I get the same kind of comments, it is really annoying. One lady told me "my what a husky girl". Um my daughter isn't husky she is tall! I just tell people "yes...
Do You Let Your Little Girl Wear a Two Piece Swimsuit?
Asked by M.. from Detroit
on March 19, 2012
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I am just curious. I have seen so many adorable two piece swimsuits for little girls, but just cannot bring myself to let her wear one. I just think little bellies ...
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- I have boys, but I wouldn't allow it if I has daughters. I just think bikinis for little girls are inappropriate.
- I don't think a 2 piece or 1 piece will make much difference to a pedophile! My daughter has a one piece speedo and a 2 piece with more of a half tankini top. She pic...
- I am so confused by the answers stating that they don't allow it for toddlers because it's "sexual" or inappropriate but they will allow it when the child is 8, 9, 13,...
Help Me!! I Feel So Frumpy
Asked by C.A. from Portland
on December 3, 2008
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I am frump mom extradonaire...my sweet love says he thinks I am sexy, but he doesn't have to live in this body. I have been fashion paralyzed my whole life and can't d...
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- It is totally normal to feel frumpy when you're pregnant! You have no control over your changing body and when everyone else is looking thin, there's nothing you can d...
- I've been thinking about this...and I totally hear you about feeling too busy to take care of yourself. However, if you don't take a moment to take care of yourself a...
- Hi, C.. We've all been there. You are doing the world's work of raising a family and taking care of others. Glad to read you want to take care of yourself to. Fa...
