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Guess What? I'm in a Play!
Asked by A.B. from Champaign
on February 24, 2009
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My lovely and smart 2nd grader just informed me that he's playing Humpty Dumpty in a play ... in two days.Does anyone have any idea how I can come up with a costume th...
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- Use a white tall kitchen garbage bag with the drawstrings, cut holes for the arms and legs, then stuff with paper, pillows, etc. You can even draw clothes on the bag a...
- Stuffed Clothing This is by far the easiest method. However, it takes a lot of effort to really make it look right. To create the right look for your body, you wil...
- What about stuffing a white garbage bag, like the big ones that line kitchen garbage cans? I don't know what you might have that is lightweight to stuff it, perhaps a ...
Does Anyone Have a Child Who Is a Member of MENSA, or Know Someone Whose Is?
Asked by L.H. from Minneapolis
on April 24, 2009
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My friend has a 6 year old son who was just diagnosed as "gifted", and has been suggested that they get him into the MENSA organization. She's not sure if there's any...
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- the one thing i have to say about this is that no matter how 'gifted' a child is, you have to be more concerned with their maturity level and actual ability to handle ...
- I too was "diagnosed" as "gifted" at a young age. It just meant that I was "smarter" than the average kid. My parents provided me with a lot of extra learning at hom...
- The other information people have posted says a lot of what I would say. Definitely check out Hoagies Gifted. http://hoagiesgifted.org for a lot of useful information ...
Help:(
Asked by M.M. from Norfolk
on June 5, 2011
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Last night I found out my husband will be deployed for our baby's birth(due end of Nov.), our first Thanksgiving, Christmas, and our 1 yr anniversary. This is our firs...
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- I had a friend do the Skype thing, and that was great for them. Also, have your husband read stories, and video them - and play them every night for your baby. Make ...
- Video tape and take pictures A LOT. Skype him when you can. Involve him as much as possible with what is going on with you and the baby. That is good that you have ...
- Skype - you do set up a free account. Schedule the time for you both to be on-line. So glad you'll be with family - so sorry you'll be away from your hubby. D.
Brag Away Momma!
Asked by S.G. from Oklahoma City
on September 29, 2010
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ok so i'm seeing a lot of "need advice" posts, nothing wrong with that, i'd like to take time to brag away about our kiddo's and let the world of mommapedia know how p...
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- I don't understand this post at all. You're telling people who don't have such a perfect child and life as yours to not post and ask for advice or support? I think t...
- My son has the best sense of humor and respect for science and life. He is a blue belt in Ninjitsu and just started 3rd grade in an Academically Talented class for re...
- Good for you for being proud of your daughter, sounds like she is got a great head on her shoulders and will grow up to be an amazing person. Good for you. My oldes...
13 Year Old - HELP!
Asked by M.H. from Los Angeles
on February 3, 2009
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Hi there - My 8th grader is on the verge of not getting promoted. His grades last semester ended with 3 - F's, 1 - D, 2 C's. I do not expect straight A's but these gra...
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- Wow, this almost sounds like my situation - except no divorce - so our options were private religoius school or homeschool. We wavered so long the private schools woul...
- Hi there, I have teenagers and know how trying they can be. You're not a failure, but they sure are good at making us feel that way sometimes! Has he been tested for ...
- First of all I would take him to a doctor and have a blood work up let's make sure there isn't something chemical. Then how about a teenage mentor?? That might just work.
