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Books for Kindergartener
Asked by S.H. from Grand Rapids
on June 20, 2008
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My son is not yet reading, but he loves to have chapter books read aloud to him (my husband is currently reading Prince Caspian). I heard the Mercy Watson books are g...
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- I have taught kindergarten in the past and am currently teaching third grade. I would suggest the Magic Tree House Books. Most all of my students LOVE these books. ...
- Hi S., I love books and have an education background so I am aware of a read aloud resource that will give you a tool to use when selecting book for your sons. The b...
- You already have alot of good recommendations! I was really excited that your husband is reading Prince Caspian! My husband just finished reading The Lion, The Witch...
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...
Good Lip Balms?
Asked by E. from Dayton
on December 20, 2008
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My kindergartener has horribly chapped lips as well as the area all around his mouth. We have been putting Avon kids stuff on him, but I think he likes the flavor and...
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- Hi E.... The flavored chapsticks and lip glosses are designed to do that for everyone to keep buying them because they taste so good. My girls are constantly wanting ...
- The best thing I have ever used for severly chapped lips is a product by Mary Kay called Extra Emollient Night Cream. It's pink and very emollient which means it sort...
- Burt's Bees lip balm is great. Our whole family uses it. It doesn't have much of a flavor, which may prevent your son from licking it off. The ingredients are all n...
Home Schooling
Asked by F.G. from Salinas
on January 24, 2008
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Ok, I swore I was never the kind of mom who could home school but here I am considering it...
I would like to get some pros and cons from any of you out there that ha...
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- Oh my goodness. Homeschooling is so wonderful. I homeschooled my kids for 5 years. I pulled them out of public school when they were in 2nd and 4th. We ahd a blast...
- F., I have 3 children, one that is in the 1st grade and doing extrememly well in public school, then I have one in Kinder, and one in the 4th grade, both struggling gr...
- Hi F., I home schooled my son for a year in 7th grade, while working full time. It was hard to keep him current with his classmates. The school district did send a ...
Great Nanny/tutor Needs a Family/families
Asked by E. from Minneapolis
on March 30, 2006
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I have a wonderful nanny that we don't need any more. She is available part-time right now and full time in the summer. Right now she brings her 11 month old daughter ...
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- Hi - I noticed it has been quite a while since you posted this request, however, I figured I would at least ask to see if she is still available? I have 2 daughters 1...
- We are looking for fulltime Nanny this summer! How much does she charge?
- Hello. I am in need of a nanny with a flexible schedule. Please send me more information about yours, references, and her willingness to travel to St. Paul. I also ...
Need Advice from Parents of 3 Kids (Or Is a Sibling of 3)
Asked by S.C. from Los Angeles
on July 11, 2011
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Hello,
My husband and I are now actually considering having a 3rd child after having said that we were done and pretty much gave away all of our baby stuff. I need ...
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- I have a teenager and a toddler. The teen always gets mad when the toddler wants to play around with her. She acts like her little sister is the most annoying person i...
- I have 4 kids, girls are 2 years apart, then a 5 year gap and boys 2 years apart. Travelling is a passion for me so my kids have been travelling since they were babie...
- Well, I have 3 kids: ages 5, 2 and 1. Wow, it's stressful traveling if you ask me. May not be for you, as yours will be older. My husband and I always take a vacat...
Kindergarten Graduate
Asked by J.J. from Los Angeles
on May 8, 2010
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Hello Mamas,
My daughter is graduating from Kindergarten at the end of this month. We have been very proud of her throughout the whole year. She has done an awesome...
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- I sent invitations to a housewarming party - totally different, I know - but I just put on there, " Please, no gifts. Your presence is present enough." Yep, I'm a tota...
- Well you could make an invitation that mentions no gifts and if they feel that they have to give something then what about starting a savings account (there are sooo m...
- You can pick up one of those stuffed graduation dogs from a party supply store and have everyone sign it when they arrive at the party. That maybe a fun thing for her...
Vision Therapy??? Really? Does It Work?
Asked by N.A. from Seattle
on July 12, 2010
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Anyone ever had to go through our put their child through vision therapy? My 3yr old has strabismus (not constant, but her eyes will turn inward) and we've done the pa...
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- I did vision therapy with Kathleen Kinney's group for about 6 months. My goal was to improve my vision. Through the therapy and the exercises they gave me to practic...
- A friend of mine had her 5-6 year old in vision therapy for a few months. The problem wasn't lazy eye, it was that she couldn't track things properly. You would be ta...
- I don't know but if you want to consult with a vision therapy group, Kathleen Kinney in the Melbourne Tower on third ave in downtown work with kids for vision therapy....
Seeking Testing for ADA for 5 Yr Old Girl in Arlington/Ft.Worth
Asked by K.M. from Dallas
on February 27, 2008
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HELP! I am positive my 5 yr old granddaughter has ADD but have been told the school will not test her until she is in 2nd grade. Her kindergarten teacher and the rea...
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- ADD is a medical diagnosis, not a learning disability. A public school (and most private schools) cannot test for ADD--you will have to see her doctor about that. Th...
- K., Hi, I have a daughter 9 yrs old who is ADHD - but she is doing excellent in school - she was diagnosed when she was 5 years old as well- we were recently ( in the...
- Hi K., I am a local private reading specialist and work with children K-12 for all sorts of reading and academic difficulties(www.readwithkary.com). Often ADD/ADHD ...
Recommendation for a Gift for 2 Y/o Boy
Asked by A.H. from Chicago
on January 30, 2008
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Hello. I am wondering if anyone has a good suggestion for a birthday gift for a child turning two. I would like to spend about $20. It could be a toy or something e...
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- I have a son who just turned three, and he is all boy. He really loves building, vehicles of all kinds(race-track?), books(Tonka), and tools! Another idea that I lik...
- I like the blocks idea...they are a favorite at my house. So are cars and trucks. Matchbox cars, dump trucks (especially the big ones), really any kind of car or truck...
- Books that are the hard, card board type. Although we always read to our son, it seemed at about two he really started to enjoy it and look forward to it. He'll even...
