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Invention Ideas for 1St Grade Project
Asked by N.P. from Dallas
on February 11, 2009
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My daughter is in 1st grade, and their project assignment is to make an invention prototype... Help! We need som realistic ideas! My daughter's ideas are too elaborate...
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- Wrap a broom handle with velcro. Decide on a name. Use it to get dirty clothes out from under the bed. This won at my school several years ago.
- Ok, N., I have a simple one for you. Both my boys did this for their Invention Convention.It is simple and practical.One called it "The Car Stopper Thinga-ma-Bopper", ...
- Don't go about it trying to make something new - I think that when we did it, we took an existing product and thought about ways to improve it - how can you make this ...
1St Grader Cheated on Spelling Test
Asked by H.K. from Seattle
on April 18, 2009
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My 1st grade son, age 6, came home today and said he got a zero on his spelling test. He got 10/12 this morning on the practice test. He told his Dad that he got a zer...
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- Hi H., I am a first grade teacher and just want to tell you that it is not unusual for first graders to do this. I am not sure that they always recognize it as cheati...
- H., you have a lot on your hands, and you're doing a great job. Be glad your little boy got caught. He'll remember this incident, especially if he was embarrassed....
- Please please....learn this early!!!! What happens at school should be punished at school. What happens at home should have consequences at home. If you want him to co...
Ideas Wanted for ADHD
Asked by B.V. from Miami
on August 18, 2006
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My son is about to get diagnosed with ADHD and the Doctor is already talking about medication and said there is no other way to help my son. I would prefer not to give...
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- B., I used to work at an alternative medicine doctor's office. They have some really great ways to help with ADHD through natural medicines and diet. I don't know o...
- Hello. I didnt have time to read all of your responses, so if this is repeating I am sorry. I am not going to give an opinion on medication because I think it is a c...
- My son has ADHD and has been diagnosed since the 2nd grade, he is now in 5th. They (the school teachers) wanted him diagnosed back in Kindgergarten, but I took my time...
Sonagram
Asked by I.Y. from Los Angeles
on September 22, 2008
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Hi, I just spoke to my daughter that is 37 weeks along, and she told me after her sonagram the Dr. told her that her placenta will probably not hold out any longer tha...
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- Really, if she is 37 weeks, and she is having plroblems, it is probably better to get the baby out. Her dr will tell her that a baby is considered "FULL TERM" at 37 w...
- Hi I., It is difficult to tell what is actually going on with your daughter's placenta without knowing the doctor's diagnosis. Just know that there are a number of ...
- Take heart...a baby born at 37 weeks is fully developed and healthy.
Epidural????
Asked by E.M. from Pittsburgh
on February 11, 2008
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Hello all Moms!
I am in the process of doing research about epidurals. I have no idea if I should get on eor not. I had my daughter 12 years ago and I am very nervo...
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- As a Labor and Delivery nurse I can tell you that the majority of women opt to get an epidural. It is a safe procedure and can provide good pain relief. I just had my ...
- Hello E., My daughters are 11 years apart so when I found myslef pregnant again, I chose the epidural. it was inserted by the head of radiology during the peak of a...
- There is no question, Epidural's were God's gift to women post the Eve/apple quagmire. I have a 20-month old son and a baby due in 8 weeks. The minute I was rolled i...
Isn't It Ok for Me to Be Picky About What My Child Eats?
Asked by P.T. from Charlotte
on October 12, 2008
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I'm a bit of a health nut and I would like to be able to feed my daughter the foods I choose. I have let everyone know that I will always send the food she is to eat ...
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- I'm not quite the "health nut" you seem to be, but I do care very much about what my daughter (12-months-old) eats. We don't want her to have weight issues, and while...
- Hi P., It is ok, within reason. She is your child and your smart for not giving her the junk that alot of kids eat everyday. I am the same way with my son. We had ...
- I think you do have a right to choose what your child eats and also have others respect your choices as the parent. My family drives me nuts (my extended family, not m...
Breast Feeding Questions....
Asked by J.C. from Los Angeles
on June 9, 2010
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Hello fellow Moms!
I am back at work and have been pumping for about 2 weeks now. Today my milk supply was especially low. Usually I was pumping 4 ounces (2 from ea...
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- Yes, fluctuating suppy is normal. Be sure to drink plenty of water during the day. Going back to work is stressful to get into a new routine. Don't stress about it ...
- Your milk will fluctuate but should hold somewhat consistent. Here are some tips I learned from my own experiences. Drink LOTS of water...no fluid in you, no milk ...
- http://www.yummymummycookies.com/Lactation_Cookies.html lactation cookies! supposed to help your milk supply...
Convincing My Husband That Homeschooling Won't Scar Our Children for Life
Asked by L.V. from Dallas
on March 4, 2011
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Hi, Mamas!
I just asked a question about Charter and Private Schools in our area, but what I would really like to do is homeschool. My daughter is 3.5, and she is ...
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- Keep this in mind. You saying you want to homeschool to a man that makes his living (and yours) by teaching school, could sound a a bit insulting. He sees success in...
- my best friend was homeschooled so college was her first school experience with other people. they were pretty involved in other things though. she is a little weird...
- I had this problem too. It took having my husband talk to other homeschooling dads (a couple of which were teachers too!) for him to start to see the light. We're not ...
Kindergarten
Asked by S.C. from Grand Rapids
on May 16, 2008
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What kind of things are kindergarteners supposed to know? Anyone that homeschools have any advice on what I should be teaching my 5 1/2 year old boy? We have math pr...
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- Hi S., I would agree with Kim K that "My Father's World" home school curriculum is excellent! I have just started to get into some of the toddler and preschool stuff,...
- I don't home school, but I have always lived near a local homeschooling collaboration. Their website may have useful info for you: www.homeschoolbuilding.org
- Hi Stacey, My sister is in your area and passed this along to me. I have a boy that just turned 5 and started reading when he was 3. I taught for 13 years in elemen...
Ear Tubes for Toddler
Asked by H.A. from San Francisco
on March 12, 2009
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Hi there,
I just posted a question about constipation earlier this week and got so many wonderful replies. Thank you! Now I'm here again, this time it's the other e...
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- My daughter had tubes before her 1st birthday. And I was really scared and nervous about the whole procedure. It was a piece of cake. I think it is harder on the pa...
- Our older son had tubes at a rather late age...he was almost 4. It was not due to chronic ear infections but fluid build up at the back of his ear that wouldn't go aw...
- If you're in the East Bay, you should see Dr. Wesman if you haven't already. He works through Children's Hospital and he's excellent. My son had tubes put in when he w...
