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Homeschool or Not? Why?
Asked by L.M. from Chicago
on October 13, 2012
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I'm very interested in hearing your perspective either for or against homeschooling.
I think it can be a contentious subject, with strong points of view either fo...
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- We chose to homeschool. I don;t believe there is a one right fit for any family and we need to be respectful of each other's choices. We have many reasons for homesc...
- I can't help but be suspicious of your motives for posting this. Do you really want to know and respect the reasons why parents choose a certain academic path, or are...
- I homeschool my three. And this is my 6th year homeschooling. Socialization is no issue. My kids are out and about in the community socializing with people of ALL...
AD/HD Vs or with Very Intense Personality and High Intelligence - Long
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on March 19, 2012
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My 7 year old (almost 8) son is having some issues and I could use some good Mama/Papa insight. I will preface this with saying that my oldest son is a classic AD/HD-p...
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- Obviously you have to do what is best for your child. Personally, I think as a society there is way too much over-medicating and meds become the solution for almost ev...
- Sorry but my ADD prohibits me from reading this whole thing. Holy misinformation bat man! :( I have four kids, all across the spectrum and if you used any one of...
- I strongly suggest you change his diet. You need to see what food addatives set him off. Yellow food coloring is a biggy. Google it there is a lot of information on...
Sensory Processing Disorder
Asked by J.M. from New London
on May 17, 2009
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My son always has had some sensory aversions while he was younger. But now that he is in Kindergarten, lots of oral behaviors and sensory seeking behavior have spiked...
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- Hi J., How ar you? My 7 1/2 year old son was also diagnosed with a sensory processing disorder by a private OT. When he enrolled in public Kindergarten, I let him set...
- Absolutely 110% get him evaluated outside of the school system. It is your right to do that. If you get him evaluated privately then they will not have an agenda. Not ...
- You should speak with your pediatrician regarding this. He/she can make the recommendation for you to have your son evaluated. You should also inquire with your medi...
I How to Say This?
Asked by E.V. from Phoenix
on November 11, 2012
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I will teach my native language to an American girl.
I am ready with my lesson, but I am not ready about one thing.
HOW to and WHEN to talk about fee per hour?
Thi...
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- It might depend on where you live but we pay a tutor $60/hour who specializes in dyslexia tutoring. Flute lessons are $35/hour here. Horseback riding lessons are $35...
- Write it in the email. That is a good idea. Don't be uneasy to talk about your fee. It makes it hard for both of you if you are uneasy. You have a skill. She need...
- oh, my dear. don't feel uneasy about this. you have expertise and you are marketing it. don't put this off, do it right away up front, and do it with confidence. depen...
Evaluation
Asked by K.G. from Boston
on May 9, 2007
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My son will be 27 mo. on the 10th of May. He is a very active little guy and very destructive at times. More than most at his age. I have stayed at home with him fo...
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- My husband and I lived with my parents until my son was 3, so he was constantly surrounded by adults. By 18 months he was speaking in full sentences and by 2 he knew t...
- It's great having a very smart baby! But that is what he is still, a baby. Don't rush him at all. There is no need to find things like that out, what will you do if...
- Call your schools superintendents office They may have some leads. Children's hospital in Boston may have some leads for you also. Good luck
5 Year Old with SPD
Asked by M.B. from Lewiston
on April 30, 2007
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My son who turned five in January was found to have a sensory processing disorder after an eval last september. He goes to OT and recently at a PET meeting for Kinderg...
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- M., I would keep pursuing. You can't go wrong, the earlier the intervention the better outlook. If its nothing then he will only get better and you will have gained...
- I too have a 4 1/2 year old with SPD. He was diagnosed early at 1 yr old because of his weird eating habits. His sensory is not so much tags and seams on socks -the ty...
- HI - I have afriend aht has a son that is 3 that sounds pretty similar- he has been to an ot 1 tiem aweek as well and is doing poorly in school becuase it is not enoug...
Our 7 Year Old Is Going to Drive Us All Crazy!
Asked by R.K. from Springfield
on May 14, 2009
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Hi. My 7 year old son is in the first grade. He is very very smart sometimes too smart. The problem we are having at home and he is having the same problem at schoo...
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- Your situation sounds very similar to mine. I am also a SAHM of two boys. My oldest son is now 9 and he was doing the same thing in first grade. He is also smart, b...
- I would try tackling things environmentally and biologically first - it sounds like he really is on a lot of meds -but I understand, my son is as well. My son has ADHD...
- Sounds like a combination of the meds is to blame - that's a lot of chemicals in the child's brain, and many can cause agitation. I understand the need for meds, in m...
Anybody Who Has Homeschooled a Child with Asperger's or ADHD?
Asked by J.M. from Reno
on March 20, 2012
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I have recently started to homeschool my son because of behavior problems at school. He is 6 1/2 and has been diagnosed with Aspergers but I think he might have ADHD a...
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- Did your son have an IEP? If he did, then he would be protected because his behavioral issues where related to his disability. I agree with the previous posters that...
- I was forced into homeschooling our son who has ADHD when he was kicked out of preschool. This was before he was being helped medically. What a disaster! I ran into th...
- Who suggested that you home school him, and why? You do not need to try and help him alone. Given the behavioral issues that you are facing and his dual diagnoses of A...
Small, Rural Towns ~ Your Opinion
Asked by L.M. from Peoria
on January 21, 2013
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I love the perspectives of all the mamas and dads in this forum, even on some things that don't have much to do with parenting....
Have you ever lived in a small to...
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- I grew up in a small town which has grown to about 70,000. We had the typical parties, dragging main street on Friday/Sat night. Most people were blue collar and wo...
- I grew up on a farm 15 minutes from a small country town, population 3000. I will be moving back to that town soon. Maybe it's a special place, because many people o...
- i grew up in Philly and there are so many aspects I miss, but the truth is with big cities come high crime and since I have a kid that matters. I couldnt live in a ...
Moving Across Country During the School Year
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on October 20, 2008
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We are moving across the country in a couple of weeks and I've never done this with a moving company nor with kids. I've actually got two questions:
1. I was going...
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- Hi J., If I was in your shoes, I would have my kids go to school the day of the move. That way you can give all of your attention to getting the house packed and cl...
- 1. I would say your son will be able to deal and bounce, under 5 esp. do that pretty well. I'd ask your daughter which she would prefer, tell her YOU are making the ...
- I moved from Pennsylvania to Texas when my children were 5 and 2. It would definitely be easier to have the kids out of the house while the packers and movers are ther...
