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Seeing Views on Sending School-age Children to Overnight Summer Camp
G.L. answers from Grand Rapids on June 11, 2009. I grew up at a local camp and every week during the summer there would be school age (elementary through ...
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- I loved overnight camp as a kid too (but I was in 6th grade)... though I'm not familiar with the camp(s) you've researched/experienced... I can say this: I do have exp...
- I totally think you should send your boys to camp! Being a summer camp kid, (we actually still are!!) as well I deeply know the benefits and strengths of camp! I under...
- I started going to camp when I was 7 years old and absolutely loved it - I lived at summer camp for a good 8 years or so. (My mom worked for the camping program so I g...
What Are Some Neat Things Your Schools PTO or Parent Club Does?
K.S. answers from Grand Rapids on September 24, 2009. Our school does Fun Fridays and sells popcorn for 25 cents. does a food pantry collection with the ...
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- We put on Movie Nights - $1 admission plus we sell food....everyone brings a blanket and sits on the floor in the MultiPurpose Room and we show a movie from a laptop p...
- A., It's been a few years but our PTO was quite active and well established by the time I became involved. One of our main activities was to put on the school carn...
- FUNDRAISERS, FUNDRAISERS, AND MORE FUNDRAISERS - They really just focus on making money for the school. Then, once you have the money, the options are endless. Our PTO...
Department of Defense Schools
T.Y. answers from Grand Rapids on June 6, 2007. I went to base school about 20 years ago I was in elementary school. I loved it. Most of my school age ...
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- I am a product of some DoD schooling. I LOVED my school(s) in Germany, in fact I associate myself more with my DoD school than with the school I graduated from. Ther...
- Hi C., I don't know anything about the schools but I wish you and your family the best in your journey!! T.
- I went to base school about 20 years ago I was in elementary school. I loved it. Most of my school age memorys of school are from those schools. And trust me there ...
First Day of School Ideas
T.A. answers from Grand Rapids on August 28, 2008. L.,. I always take pictures on the first day of school. I also drive the kids to school every day, ...
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- My Mom always took a picture of us with our backpack on in front of the house on the first day of school.
- L., Take plenty of pictures! Take a picture of her riding the bus for the first time. Also take her picture in front of the school sign. It turns out really cute...
- I know youre looking for ideas on the first day and I see you already have alot of great ideas. I just wanted to share what I did for my daughters last day of Kinderga...
Winter Clothes ... What Do I Need for the Kids?
S.H. answers from Grand Rapids on July 16, 2008. In my opinion: ... They'll wear their outerwear on the bus and to school, but will need to have shoes to ...
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- Oh, J.! You are in for a treat! Michigan winters are one of a kind! We do have some mild ones, so if you're lucky, you might get a break this year. :) Truly, they ...
- In my opinion: 1. Winter Jacket and fleece scarf from Old Navy - cheap and warm 2. Boots and gloves - anything that says Thinsulate...I think can be found at Targe...
- "Indoor Clothes" - lots of jeans, long sleeve shirts, turtle neck shirts (if your kids will tolerate them) and plenty of sweatshirts or sweaters. "Outdoor Clothes" ...
Looking for a Good VBAC Midwife, or O.B.
B.V. answers from Grand Rapids on July 25, 2008. J.,. I had VBAC with my second child. I called every where in Holland and no OB would take me. Except one. ...
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- J.~ I used Yolanda Visser for both my kids. She is a lay midwife meaning she is not affiliated w/ any of the hospitals. She has good relationships w/ many of them...
- J., I had VBAC with my second child. I called every where in Holland and no OB would take me. Except one. John Schloff of Macatawa Family Medicine, PC. He is locate...
- J., I used Yolanda Visser of Birth Song Midwifery. Yolanda was so wonderful, I wouldn't have changed anything of how my daughter was born, we had her at home, it w...
New to the Georgia, Looking for Good Christian School.
I am searching for a Christian School for my 4-year-old daughter (She will be five in April). Can anyone please recommend a ... Moving to Grand Rapids Area ...
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- B. - what part of town are you looking in for a school. I live in the Johns Creek area, but with crazy traffic you'll want to get recs in your general area. C.
- B.- Where in GA are you? IF you are in Atlanta there are amazing private schools but they are expensive - but there is almost no choice b/c the public schools (jr. h...
- For your niece, please check out this website. http://www.brightsolutions.us/ It was a lifesaver for our family. It turns out that the most common reason intelligen...
Expanding My Friendships!
Read all 4 responses: "I'm looking for moms in the Grand Rapids area who have young children. I would love to get together with other moms and their ...
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- L., My kids are a bit older (5, 11, 17), but I'm always looking for new friends! I work full time as an administrative assistant and I volunteer as a Girl Scout leader.
- Hey L., I too am looking for some more girl friends to hang out with. I have two daughters, Emily is 4 and Addison will be 1 next month. I work out of my house running...
- Hi L., I love meeting new people. I have 4 year old twin boys and we live in the Comstock Park area, just a little north of Grand Rapids. My boys have a cousin who ...
Raw Food
It's a school (of sorts) in Detroit committed to helping people learn how ... Hey I live in Grand Rapids. I have read some books and information on it and ...
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- Morning A.---I am studying to be a wellness educator through a naturopath who has her PhD in nutrition. Dr. Pam Popper runs the Wellness Forum in Columbus, OH. Her a...
- Hey I live in Grand Rapids. I have read some books and information on it and think it's very interesting. I know raw foods are best for our bodies, and make us more ...
- A. - Check out http://www.detroitevolution.com. It's a school (of sorts) in Detroit committed to helping people learn how to live a better life, by eating raw or v...
Bedtimes During School Year
My girls who are 9.5 and almost 7 have to get up at 7am for school Last year their bedtime was 8pm and .... K.O. answers from Grand Rapids on August 28 2007 ...
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- I say it is definitely not too early. Let your child's needs determine their bedtime not their friends. Your child needs sleep in order to do her best at school...if s...
- My son is almost 9 and going into 4th grade. Last yar his bedtime was 8pm and this year it will be 8:30. He lies in bed listening to books on tape and usually falls ...
- I too have a soon to be 9 year old that will be in the fourth grade. I also have a 7 year old girl and a 8 year old nephew living with us. Last year their bedtime wa...