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Preschools in the Area?
Asked by J.K. from Seattle
on August 4, 2008
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I'm looking to enroll my 3-year-old in preschool this Fall. There's just one complication, however - she already has a second grade reading level and just started doi...
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- Hullo Have you considered Homeschooling? If you want your daughter in preschool because you have to work, this option would not work but if it is more a concern abo...
- I don't know eactly where you are located, but we have been a part of the Kent-Meridian Coop for 3 years now, and love it! I am actually one of the Co-Chairs starting ...
- I would recommend a Montessori setting, if possible for you daughter. In a Montessori classroom children are able to learn at their own pace, so her advanced skills w...
Grandmother's Raising grandchildren/South King County, Washington State
Asked by C.L. from Seattle
on February 20, 2008
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My younger sister recently gained custody of her granddaughter. She is loojking for a group of other grandmothers going through a similar situation to connect with. ...
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- You can also contact the local schools...there's a lot of grandparents raising grandkids these days...even parents starting later. I'm only a couple years younger than...
- Here is a link with information and more resources about Kinship Caregivers. http://www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_kinshi/ You might also find some information at ...
- there's a new grandparents group on Meetup.com. http://newparents.meetup.com/462/ that's in Federal Way! the organizer is a really neat lady who watches her grandda...
I Dont Know What Feed or Teach Her
Asked by L.T. from Seattle
on March 12, 2008
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Hello all! I am 23 with a 15 month old daughter and I dont know how to expand and teach her new things. With food, she eats; yogurt, fruit sauce (like apple sauce) oat...
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- Hi L. your message is very touching ,go to your local library and they will have books on what to do with young children,take her for walks ,discover nature ,flowers a...
- Oh, I can TOTALLY relate to what you are saying. I remember feeling this way EXACTLY. My son is now 2 1/2, but I remember just around 12-15 months going through the ex...
- Hi L., I agree with Wendy. She can pretty much eat whatever you're eating now (check with your ped to make sure). My son loves beans and rice and it's a great source o...
Looking for Some Great Kids Clothing Consignment Shops
Asked by M.D. from Seattle
on February 29, 2008
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I have a new baby, and as much as I'd love to spend a bunch of money on new clothes for her, I just can't see the point since she grows out of them so quickly. I heard...
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- Tree House in Redmond is great. Mom & Me in Issaquah is pricy and carries alot of NEW items, like Thomas the Train, baby leggings, diaper bags from a local vendor, Al...
- M., If you are willing to drive up to South Everett/Silver Lake area there is a good store called Other Mothers. You can find some good things there. Also, I am a...
- I too love all the shops people have listed, especially city kids in edmonds and just for kids in everett. But my other favorites are smallclothes in west seattle and ...
10 Year Old Son Being Lazy with School Work
Asked by S.M. from Medford
on November 19, 2008
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I have been battling my son's lazy streak since he started school. I just had a parent teacher conference with his teacher this morning. He has been missing recess a...
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- This situation must be very frustrating for both you and particularly for your boy. My feeling is that this boy has some trauma related issues, among other things. ...
- I would like to suggest that you look into the possibility of small seizures. Your son could be "blanking out" and missing key points/information that makes it difficu...
- Boys are different than girls in their learning style and attention span. That has been my eye opener in raising my son - who is nearly 14 now. Most boys require a m...
Moving to Seattle
Asked by D.J. from Seattle
on July 22, 2008
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Hi Moms! My husband and I will be moving to the Seattle area in the fall from the Dallas/ Ft. Worth area. We have a nine month old son and my husband will be working d...
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- A lot of great neighborhoods have already been suggested. I thought I'd add that early next year (2009) the new light rail will open from the airport to downtown Seatt...
- Hi D. - I have not checked to see how many resposes you've had so you may already have been told about my neck of the woods. I have spent the last 20 years living i...
- Hello D., Have fun planning your move. Do you have a price range that you could share? There are so many great places near Seattle with good commutes, but the hou...
