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Looking for Child Care Center for 14 Month Old in Denver
Asked by J. from Denver
on May 23, 2006
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I am looking for a child care center in Denver. We live near I-25 and Colorado Blvd and I need somewhere to drop him off Tues and Thurs mornings during the summer.
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- I don't know what hours you're looking for but Wellshire Presbyterian Church near Colorado and Yale has a great PDO program in the summer (and the rest of the year) t...
- It's been a while since your request posted, but I live near 88th and I-25. I am a stay-at-home mom with a 21 month old and a 3 month old. My husband is in Iraq. I ...
- It's north of where you are, but I would check out Auraria Childcare (located downtown on Aurauria campus) It's NAEYC accredited, and they have flexible hours.
2Nd Grader with Possible Learning Disability
Asked by K.M. from Cincinnati
on March 17, 2008
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I have a 7-year-old son in the second grade. My husband and I just went to a scheduled parent/teacher conference this past week and we have found out that our son may...
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- I, too, would recommend an evaluation by a developmental optometrist. You should also have him evaluated by an occupational therapist. Some of these issues can be re...
- I don't know what state you are located in currently, but let me tell you....I teach children with special needs in Kentucky and it's so so so difficult for a student ...
- Before you get stuck on the idea he has ADD or ADHD have the school test him for a learning disability. I am not sure where you are located but here if you request the...
4Yr Old Having Trouble Learning Abc's & 123'S
Asked by V.M. from Santa Fe
on March 15, 2008
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My 4 year old seems to be a late bloomer. She just recently learned how to sing her ABC's, thankfully. She can count to 12. Knows her shapes and colors. However, I ...
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- Parents and some teachers like to use flash cards to teach children. Children not only don't like rote memory exercises but it is difficult to learn for life that way ...
- V., My child is only one so I haven't gotten to this point in development yet, BUT- I am a 4th grade teacher and I see kids with learning disabilities all the time. ...
- Just as a precursor to my response, I am a Master's level professional working at a preschool through one of our local school districts. Congratulations - it sounds l...
Maybe I Am the One Not Getting It? Learning Letters
Asked by M.!. from Columbus
on March 4, 2011
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I posted the other day about teaching my 5 year old letter recognition. We are struggling with it. He can sing his ABC's and he can write legibly (sp?) his letters. ...
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- First thing you need to do is relax. Your son is probably sensing how you are feeling and it will cause him to stress out or even more. He is still young . The most im...
- We started letter recognition by starting with our daughter first name letter. Lets say it was A. We would say. Ann, starts with A. Apple, Apple starts with A. Upp...
- I would just keep working on it...Have you looked at teh Leap Frog Fridge Phonics? My son used this and loved it. It taught him his letters, and the sounds for them....
2 Yr Old Learning Alphabet and Numbers
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on May 21, 2009
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I recently decided it was probably time to teach my 2 and half year old son the alphabet. I put it off because I knew it would be the hardest to learn. I have ordered ...
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- My son was not in MDO until he was 2 and we did very limited "learning" activities at home and he has picked everything up just fine. This is his second year in, he is...
- My daughter has been watching just Sesame Street on On Demand since she was about 12 months.... She's going to be 2 in July and it's funny because I didn't think that ...
- Hi A., Your right about keeping things fun at this age or it will backfire on you! I used those tub letters in the bath tub. I would just take one or two at a time an...
Early Intervention for Language Development
Asked by S.M. from Boston
on September 6, 2007
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Hello, my 15mo old isn't saying much. Her pediatrician recommended Early Intervention to do an language assessment. Have any of you had this done? I'm wondering if y...
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- I used to work in the preschool setting before I had my children and we worked with EI all the time. It helps a lot. I know that it is also covered by insurance. And t...
- Hi S., YES - I can't recommend EI enough. My son was 22 months and not saying much at all. Maybe 5-10 words. If that. I had him evaluated, and he was 8 months de...
- I actually had early intervention for my son... I thought that instead for helping him they were parenting me....I thought they were digging into my personal life...M...
Starting My Child in Kindergarten Early
Asked by L.T. from Minneapolis
on December 10, 2009
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My son is 4 and will be 5 next September. His father and I would like to start him in kindergarten early (fall 2010). We have talked to his preschool teacher about thi...
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- Nova Classical will, I believe, accept a child prior to the 5th birthday, but that does not mean you'll get a spot in the school. Liberty Classical Academy is a pr...
- I don't have advice about getting him in this fall, but I do have a school recommendation. My daughter will be starting in fall 2010 too (she will be 6 in November) -...
- Contact the school district NOW to find out what the process is. In Minneapolis the child has to visit a preK or K class and gets scored on his/her behavior and actio...
Need Advice for Child with Learning Disability
Asked by T.O. from Eugene
on March 21, 2009
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Our 3 (almost 4) yo daughter was recently screened and labeled with a "learning disability". She is behind in her speech and comprehension. Her speech isn't that bad...
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- Hi T., You have some really good advice and information already. The only thing I would add to look into is to have your daughter tested for any deficiencies that m...
- What you describe is what my 3(almost4) year old daughter does. i have no idea about her learning disability but what you are tell us is normal. Also I would get a sec...
- I don't have much time to write. But I want to say we enrolled our daughter in state preschool after having her evaluated for (basically after our 1.5 year old son sta...
Repeat Kindergarten or Not? How to Break a Resistance to Learning?
Asked by D.L. from Albuquerque
on May 2, 2008
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We have an incredibly bright 5 year old boy, who is very fun and loving, and also VERY resistant to school/learning. We had him in a preschool for 2 days a week for 4...
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- I feel your pain! My son is now getting ready for third grade but we went through some similar experiences. My son is also very intelligent. My problem is not in th...
- Hi D.! WOW, this must be hard for you. I have not had this type of experience, but reading your question really compelled me to answer you. If I was you, and in that ...
- Dear D., We are going through the exact same thing with our kindergartner. THe teacher and school is saying hold him back he's too young, immature, not ready etc. W...
4 Year Old Might Have Learning Disabilities
Asked by M.L. from Seattle
on March 14, 2008
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I am the mother of a 4 year old, a full time nanny, and have worked in daycares for 10 years. I do "preschool time" with my son (4) and the other 2 boys, both of whom ...
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- M., You have already received wonderful advice. I just wanted to add my 2 cents that you sound like a fantastic mom!! Your son is lucky to have such a loving and in...
- M., Many of the other responses have already said this; get him evaluated NOW!! You are right, he IS smart. MANY kids with Autism issues are also very bright... H...
- M., I am sorry to hear about your worries, but I am also glad that you are aware there might be a need for support for your son and family. It is hard for parents ...
