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Seeking After School Activities Kadena, Japan
Read all 8 responses: "Hello, We just moved to Kadena. I was wondering if any other Mom's might have ideas of some after school activities for My Daughter ...
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- You can log onto www.kadenaservices.com which will give information for the base and kids activities. Kadena youth center: http://kadenaservices.com/youthcenter.ht...
- Hi. Have you tried the youth center? They have a really nice center. I know they have drama, karate, and gymnastics.
- Welcome to Okinawa. We've been here a year ourselves. We have a daughter who is 7. She started seidokan (karate) about 6 months ago. She really enjoys it. It has reall...
After-School Snacks
Read all 8 responses: "I was just wondering if any of you would mind sharing your ideas on what you do for after-school snacks. Both of my boys eat an early ...
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- Mine also have early lunches so when they get home they are allowed things like Tyson's Chicken fries, lunch meat, peanut butter with an apple, they love beef jerky an...
- I don't know how you feel about carbs, but I think those are really filling! My kids love to eat hot pretzels (SuperPretzels come 6/box in the frozen section of the ma...
- My daughter is not allowed to have sugary things after school. Yogurt, cheese, crackers, a bowl of cereal, etc. are all filling healthy choices.
Seeking Pre-school and After School Care (Full Day)
Read all 12 responses: "I live in the Schaumburg, Illinois area and currently have my almost 4-year enrolled in a private daycare/pre-school - the cost, ...
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- You might want to ask your local Catholic or other private schools if they participate in the "Preschool for all" program. It's a state-funded program for families th...
- St. Peter Lutheran School on Schaumburg Road (in Schaumburg) is a great private school. They have full day preschool and after school care programs. Give it a try, i...
- Hello, Look into Hoffman Estates Park District Pre-school. Information should be on their web site. Also, Harper College does a day care. You might also want to lo...
After School Activities
Read all 5 responses: "My kids are involved in very little after school activities. They are in 5th and 3rd grade. Am I doing a disservice to them by not ...
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- There is so much push now days to give your children every opportunity and experience that we overlook their down time. The need for them to just play and be with thei...
- I don't believe so. We live in a world that teaches our kids that they need to be entertained 24/7. Kids need to learn that there are limits on family budgets and on...
- NO! I don't think it is good for them to be in as much as possible. They are at school enough during the day, afterschool I think they should be running around playi...
After School Clubs
Read all 5 responses: "Hi everyone, My son is almost 12 years old. He is very bright academically and loves to read. He more mature than the kids his age ...
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- Hi, I. - My almost-13-year old son has social issues as well for similar reasons. Without knowing a bit more about your son and his interests, it's hard for me to ...
- hey there, try 826LA. there is one in venice and one in echo park. it is a writing/reading club where kids can publish their books!
- Hi I., You might try looking into the Boys & Girls Club. I used to go during the summers as a kid and had a blast. I have done some volunteer work in the pa...
Child Cries on Days He Has Daycare After School
Read all 13 responses: "My little boy is 5 years old and has attended the same daycare since he was 3. This year he began school in a "begindergarten" class ...
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- i would be looking at a different day care. my son gave up naps at the age of 2. and to force a child to sleep. wrong!! and to threaten to take away HIS toy!! that doe...
- I don't think you are overracting at all. I don't know many 5-year olds that still take naps (my 4-year old doesn't nap). If he doesn't take them at home and isn't ir...
- You are not over-reacting. Just because he does not sleep does not give them the right to yell at him or to take away his security item. That is not acceptable. My ...
After School Snacks!
Read all 9 responses: "Hey ladys! Once agin I turn to you for a little help. In the past my son has gon to an afterschool play group. Not this year however.
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- Try apples and peanut butter. Or cheese and crackers. Those are both simple, but have protein and kid appeal.
- I dehydrate apples and make fruit leather. My son tanks up on these when he comes home.
- Some good options can include yogurt, crackers and cheese, fruit, and if you get motivated earlier in the day, I love to make banana bread. I make it a little healthie...
Seeking After-school Transportation for My First Grader
Read all 3 responses: "I am looking for a local transportation service to get my son from school to his after-school program. Can anyone in the Hyde Park ...
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- Hi A., I'm using a service that just started. It's called My Kid's Limo. They will pick up my daughter from Murray Language Academy and bring her home. I don't h...
- There is a gentlemen Tope Lulu. He is an excellent driver with an emaculate car, large enough for a stroller and 2car seats. Always respectful of everyone and their ti...
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Seeking Tutor/ Help in School
Does your school offer after school tutoring programs? this would be the best bet. I would consider asking his teacher or another teacher for tutoring ...
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- Hi H., I know this can be frustrating as my daughter was in 3rd grade when she started to struggle. Sylvan Learning center worked miracles for us. They evaluate your...
- Did you talk to the teacher and the councellor at school -- Did it just started in 4th grade then you know he does not enjoy the teacher's class. You also get his eye...
- Does your school offer after school tutoring programs? this would be the best bet. I would consider asking his teacher or another teacher for tutoring sessions. I know...
Wanting to Be a Stay at Home Mom Again
I was thinking of doing before and after school care for one family or ... It may work to take in your children's friends before and after school though. ...
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- Be sure to set rules, guidelines, and limitations! You need to stay firm even if you know the person you are sitting for. I did childcare for over 15 years when my c...
- If you decide to watch or teach other children, I highly recommend taking one ECE (Early Childhood Education) community college class or some other community-sponsored...
- Before and after school care can get old fast, because you quit working outside of the home so you could spend time with YOUR kids. Anytime you have someone else's kid...
