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Looking for an Online Homeschooling Program
Asked by D.R. from Dallas
on December 14, 2008
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I am looking for an interesting, non-religious interactive online homeschooling program. I have tried Ablaze Academy and Time 4 Learning and was not thrilled with eit...
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- Hi D., There is a non-religious homeschooling group near you that would probably be a good resource to get recommendations on various programs. Check them out! ...
- Although I AM religious, I did NOT choose to homeschool because of that. My sons use www.teachingtextbooks.com for their math. It starts with 5th grade (4th is in ...
- I am in the same boat. I love teaching my sons (5 and 2.5) but know I soon will need to find a something more complete. I am wary of the religious programs and don'...
Is This a Ridiculous Punishment/consequence?
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on May 31, 2011
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OK my family has a MAJOR problem with over-using electricity. I am often the last one home at the end of the day and you can see my house from space because it is ABLA...
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- Sounds like a good plan to me!
- I would have them do chores around the house. For each chore they do, give it an amount, vacuuming $1.00 etc. Make them work off the difference in the bill. They ...
- SSounds good to me. If their room is on a single breaker, you can also flip the breaker switch. I do that with the heat when my son insists on playing with it in Aug...
SO Frusturated with 3 Year Old's Defiance! UGH! Need Reassurance :)
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on August 11, 2011
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I have posted MANY questions about my 3 year olds behavior. And while it's gotten better, today has been one of THOSE days. I took him to meet friends that we see ever...
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- Hi there, my son is 2.5 but is very defient. I just want to give you some reassurance that you werent wrong at all to leave. I dont care if i drove 2 hrs to the park, ...
- Being a daycare provider has taught me that I can control behavior with or without spanking. If my families are non-spanking families I do respect them. However, som...
- As I read your request, a picture comes to mind of an energetic, curious and creative little boy. (I actually see this in all children.) And I see a sea of sand, beggi...
How Would You React?
Asked by C.C. from Huntsville
on February 9, 2012
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Yesterday was the annual inter-school dance competition, where local school compete with a prepared dance. My daughter is 14 and she's in the dance team. So she went y...
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- Did she truly have 105? You know how girl drama is. My daughter is on competitive cheer with her school squad. One girl that could never hit the jump as needed ...
- I'm thinking C blew everything out of proportion so she could get kudos for toughing it out while being sick. She probably actually had a fever of 99 and laryngitis. ...
- My daughter is also a competitive dancer, and it seems like nothing will hold these girls back. We were taking our girls to the stage for another number when one of th...
The Absolute "What Would You Do?" Question..
Asked by M.A. from Houston
on January 30, 2011
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Ok Mommas, here it is...
My daughter and I attended a 5 year old boys b-day party. (my DD is about to turn 4) This birthday party is my nieces son. It was essential...
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- Wow, that neighbor mom is very rude. How would you think it was OK to send your kids over uninvited, without you, for a neighbors family function. It would be one th...
- I believe the boys could be lying or their mom might have sent them over. I have started speaking up directly to the child and parent if they are right there when the...
- I would have gone and gotten the mother, and had HER come get her boys out of the bounce house... explain to her that it's a party for little kids, and maybe offer to ...
Hotel in Paris
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on February 22, 2008
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Hi Ladies, another question for all of you experienced travelers. My husband and I are going to Paris for a week and I am in charge of accommodations. It always makes ...
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- I would recommend you buy the Rick Steve's book on Paris and read the reviews and find something that suits your needs. I stayed at the Hotel Muguet when I was there t...
- http://www.paris-hotel-westend.com/ great place great location
- Check out the Cookie magazine archives. They did a whole article on Paris and great hotels, especially if you are taking the kids. I would check from like Oct/Nov 2007...
Rubbing at School
Asked by C.B. from San Francisco
on February 23, 2010
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I am at a complete loss how to handle this. I was informed by my daughter's teacher that she would often sit on the edge of her chair and "rub herself" during class. ...
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- Have you asked her why she does it? If she just likes the way it feels then the "only in your room" thing makes sense, but the fact that she's rubbing against furnitu...
- How old is she? This is also key. Younger children, toddlers/ older babies may do this but it is normal exploration. Is your daughter very young, or older? She...
- I would ask her if it itches, or if she does it because it "feels good" she may be having a yeast infection, in that case - she needs something to take the itch away. ...
Need Help with 8 Yr. Old's Messy Room
Asked by J.W. from San Francisco
on May 17, 2008
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My daughter is 8 years old. She is wonderful, respectful and smart. She does almost everything I ask without a fight. She is a creative soul, something I am severely c...
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- I think you should tell her she can use her room (almost) any way she wants, however, she has to clean up every evening. Children need to learn to clean up after them...
- Hi J.- I was that child. My mother and I fought over the cleanliness of my room for years. She used to take things out to see if I noticed they were gone. Until I fou...
- This could be a description of my life/house/daughter (except that I really AM a neat freak). My hard and fast rule is that shoes, hats, backpacks, lunchboxes, an...
Expecting Mom Looking for a Book for Expecting Other Half
Asked by D.P. from San Francisco
on May 14, 2009
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(I've explained myself and situation in a little detail in the "what happended" part. Have gotten some great advice so far, but I think that some of it has been more ...
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- The bottom line......MEN DON'T GET IT!!! Unless there is a TV wrapped around it or whatever they're into, they don't put effort into things like we do. That's just t...
- Wow, maybe you should share your letter with your husband. You did a very good job expressing yourself. I would also suggest that you take your husband to your next O...
- My husband really enjoyed the Expectant Father and the New Father by Armin Brott. They both had sections for "what your baby is doing" and "what your partner may be e...
