Volunteering: Older Child
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6 Year Old Allowance
Asked by K.M. from Los Angeles
on November 15, 2008
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My daughter is almost 6 years old. She has no concept of money. She thinks that it is ALWAYS available to her. I want to start giving her an allowance, so she can b...
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- We do same as Kathy L, giving an allowance no matter what, expecting household help no matter what. If our daughter doesn't help around the house, she doesn't get to ...
- I seem to have a different take on this than the other posters. I believe that as soon as they can start understanding rewards/punishments that you begin to implement ...
- How much does lunch cost at school? Use that amount for a while as the weekly amount. Before you give her an allowance, practice values with her. We did that in my ...
7 Year Old Discipline
Asked by J.S. from Austin
on August 10, 2009
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My 7 year old girl will not do her chores. I have a list of chores on the refrigerator and she knows she is suppose to do those chores everyday, the same time everyda...
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- Wow, okay, with all due respect to some of the responders, 7 is very, very young to expect to just give her a job and leave her to it. Developmentally that is just to...
- J., I also have a 7 yr old and 9yr old. The personality of both of these girls is totally different. My oldest is a pleaser she will do whatever she needs to do to ma...
- When I feel like I'm doing all the work with my kids, I feel like I'm doing something wrong. I'm there to teach and not control. Truly give the responsibility back t...
Volunteer Opportunities for My Children and I
Asked by L.R. from Detroit
on June 20, 2008
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I am looking for ideas to get my children involved in volunteer opportunities. I would volunteer along with them as they are only 5 1/2 (twins). I feel they are ver...
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- Hi L. The Berenstain Bears Think of Those in Need is a good book. My 5 yo and I just finished helping at a blight busters/art works location in Old Redford where we...
- Gleaners food banks in Warren and POntiac have programs that allow you to help pack food for needy families and learn about who the food goes to, where it comes from, ...
- I think it's great that you want to teach your girls to give back. You could volunteer at a food bank or shelter. http://www.lighthouseoakland.org/donation.php ...
Where Can I Volunteer with My Kids?
Asked by A.R. from Kansas City
on April 12, 2008
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I would like to start volunteering somewhere with my kids. I want to start them young on giving back. They are six and four. My six year old, I can take anywhere, but ...
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- I'm kind of partial to nursing homes. Some people in the nursing homes don't get very many visitors and you know how precious children can be to the elderly. They ju...
- Have you considered nursing homes/care facility? So many peolple don't have family that will come & see about them & I'm sure they would love to have children around w...
- We go to the local park, put on gloves, and pick up trash.
Food Bank Volunteer for Girl Scouts
Asked by J.S. from Chicago
on November 12, 2010
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I'm a Naperville tropp leader of 10 year old Girl Scouts. Looking for a food bank for the tropp to volunteer at. Most food banks I've contacted do not allow children...
9 Year Old That Wants Too Much
Asked by I.A. from Brownsville
on May 22, 2008
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I have a 9 year old that says we don't give her everything. Since the age of 6 she has had her own cell phone, has been in kick-ball for the past 4 years, and is curre...
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- I have to agree with your husband, you are spoiling your daughter. I have one daughter who is 12 years old. She doesn't have a cell phone. Don't get me wrong, my daugh...
- I would say take it all away and make her earn it back then she will see just how much she has.
- Find a volunteer opportunity that will show her what it's like for people who don't have anything (Mobile Loaves and Fishes, etc). Find her books on poverty, show her...
My 10 Year Old Son Won't Do His Work
Asked by C.G. from Stationed Overseas
on May 25, 2008
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OK, I am at my whits end with my 10 year old son. He refuses to do his homework. It doesn't matter what it is, he won't do it until he gets in trouble for not doing ...
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- First of C....Breathe! Shaking or pinching your sons head off is not going to do anything but get you in trouble with your conscience and the authorities. I have wor...
- You know I know exactly hwere you are coming from. I have a 10 yr old son that is doing the samne thing and I dont have a clue what to do or even where to start. I m...
- Hello, Breathe, and know you are not alone! I had the same problem with my 9 year old. Talk to the teacher and see if sHe can e-mail you his homework. have an agreem...
Looking for a Good Place to Volunteer My Time.
Asked by L.O. from Detroit
on February 28, 2009
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Hello moms
I am a stay home mom of 2 ... Sometimes I go a bit stir crazy here with just the little ones...
I am pondering a return to work on a part time basis.....
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- There is the Leader Dog for the Blind place in Rochester or I hear there is actually a place in Troy that is reading for dyslesic and blind children.. I think you go a...
- How about your neighborhood elementary school? The PTO/teachers always needs volunteers to help with things like copying, cutting things out, decorating bulletin boar...
- I use to volunteer for Beaumont Hospice before my son was born. When he is in school I plan to do it again. You would have a choice of doing it in a hospital, a patien...
9 Year Old Step Daughter
Asked by R.W. from Dallas
on November 5, 2009
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I have a 9 year old step daughter. I have had a bit of a challenge with the discipline. She lives with her grandparents the other half of the time. They have no other ...
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- First of all, it's sounds like from the situation that this child needs a lot of love. It sounds like you are trying to give her that but keep it up. It is the most im...
- Here's how we handle irresponsibility with my daughter and nephew. At home, if you leave your things out (like dinner dishes just left on the table) that means you vol...
- I think you have already arrived at the best solution. Don't buy her expensive things. Some children (and some adults for that matter) don't take care of things. It's ...
Looking for Volunteer Opportunities Including Our Kids
Asked by L.P. from Dallas
on December 3, 2009
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My husband and I want to find a volunteer opportunity for the Christmas season but something that we can include our 2 sons in (they are 4 and almost 7). If not the yo...
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- A lot of the area church's need help with their Angel Trees....buying, wrapping, delivering gifts.
- You might be able to help at an organization called Shoes for Orphan Souls. You can find their web site at www.shoesfororphansouls.org
- The best opportunities are through a local church. if you are not affiliated with a local church then this is a wonderful time of year to visit some churches and see w...
