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He taught himself how to play a keyboard in high school and when he gets ..... What I found helpful: chess lessons (eventually chess competitions). ...
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- Yes, there is something other than drugs you can do. Here are the two testinomnals I got just this month from my clients. From Kim, Mom of Garrett age 10, Amber ag...
- You ultimately need to do what you are comfortable with. My son was diagnosed ADHD in Kindergarten. We tried everything we could think of until second grade and fina...
- Another mom recommended the Drake Institute. I looked at the website and it does look very interesting. What I found helpful: chess lessons (eventually chess compet...
10 Year Old Says No One at School Likes Him, Plays with Him , Talks to Him
It would have been so much easier for my daughter to give in and go play sports so she could ... Scouts, Indian Guides, church group, drama, chess club, ...
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- i had a couple thoughts as i read this, and the response that's already here. i totally agree that it will get worse before it gets better, and it's so sad that their ...
- Oh boy can I relate to you on this one D.. My daughter just turned 12 and is going through the same issues. She's dealing with girls who can be just so mean its ridi...
- It is so upsetting to see how mean kids can be, especially when your child is on the receiving end. Unfortunately, a mountain of encouraging words from a parent don't...
Should You Make Your Child Take Band If He Says He Does Not Want to Anymore?
Aug 14, 2009 ... I would first make sure that he really doesn't want to play band anymore. ..... 2006: Chess: The Musical: 2nd Place at Cupertino Band Review ...
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- Fine arts is a requirement in school. If he doesnt want to play music, perhaps he can study the great masters and composers. Or he may wish to go toward some other cre...
- That is so tough...I don't have a teenager...so it's hard to try and give advice, so I thought I'd just share my thoughts and experience. I was in the orchestra all t...
- The question is why does he REALLY want to quit? From what you have already said, it sounds like there might be some underlying reason that you need to address more & ...
Where to Go for a Girls' Weekend Between Austin & Dallas, or in DFW?
... with a comfy sitting area and relaxing bar with lots of boardgames (chess, checkers, etc. ... Maybe there's a play or concert that you would enjoy. ...
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- Try checking out the Sundance Square website(Fort Worth)for fun things to do. Also, maybe you might like the Meyerson Symphony, or you could try Ticketmaster and see ...
- I second Rough Creek Lodge. It would be almost equadistant for you and your friends..I believe that it's about 60mi away near Glenrose, TX. It's a lot of fun whether...
- A really good weekend idea is San Antonio on the River Walk. Stay at the La Mansion. It is fabulous and you guys can go to the mall on the Riverwalk and cool places to...
Need Help in Fayetteville, NC with Ideas for a 13 Yr Old Girl Party, ASAP!!!
Another place where you have a scrabble tournament, a chess tournament, ... While they may be too old for pin the tail on the donkey, they can play card ...
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- L., I'm in the area, so I understand how hard it is to find something fun to do. Have you considered a fun sleep over at your home? I have many fond memories of sle...
- Greg's in downtown Fayetteville also is a place where you can paint ceramics. His selection if items is somewhat different, and the place is smaller (which I personall...
- Thirteen is a rights of passage where you go from pre-teen to teen. Since she does not want a party, but you do, you should think about having a get together. You ...
My Kindergartener Is Bored...
Aug 29, 2009 ... him in some sort of music/karate/chess/etc. program locally? ..... The first few days he said he did nothing in school but play out side ...
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- M.- I get the same from my son, he doesn't want to go, he is already reading level 2 stories and knows his numbers, colors, math, addition, counting by 2's, 5's, 10's...
- I guess I am having trouble understanding why you held back your son if you really believe he is so bright. Move him up to first grade where he belongs and he won't b...
- Sounds like he is a year older than my daughter started last year and I wonder why it is 1/2 day? She is 6 and just started first grade. Last year when she was 5, s...
Smart Child That Says He Doesn't like to Learn
Oct 15, 2009 ... run and play at the park, and laugh and be silly and eat and sleep well. .... school football games or even chess club or debate team, ...
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- Your son has skipped a very important foundation grade. First grade is where they learn about discipline in learning. He may say it is boring, but he may be having dif...
- A lot of times the smarter ones are the 'boreder' ones. My DSS came home after Kindergarten one day and had announced he already learned everything, so he didn't have...
- You mention the terms "gifted" AND "autistic". Have both terms been used to describe his behavior and manner in school and social situations? These are HUGELY differen...
"BodyWorld" Inappropriate for 3.5 Year Old?
Play Yards & Play Pens · Safety Products · Strollers · Toys ... removed posing in different activities: playing chess, throwing a frisbee, riding a horse. ...
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- To my thinking, the only answer to your question is - it depends on the child, and even then, it probably depends on where that child is in development. At the age yo...
- I recently took my 4-year old daughter. This is her second time to Body Worlds as she also went with me that last time Body Worlds came to town. I think it all d...
- That has nightmares written all over it. My husband played a computer game with my daughter, who is 4, watching & she had nightmares for a couple of days about that "...
People Are Saying Bad Things Because I Home School My Kids, How Can I Cope?
Have you ever driven by a play ground and seen teachers what are they doing? ...... do LOTS of activities like chess and park days and filed trips and such. ...
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- First of all I want to say you have made a wise choice. I don't home school my kids but sometimes I wish i could with the things that go on in Public schools. There ...
- Bravo to you for sticking to your guns! My cousin, who has no formal teacher training, either, taught both her daughters at home, and the youngest has just graduated ...
- I applaud you with your decision. I do feel if you and your children are happy that is the most important outcome of homeschooling. They are learning and happy. I assu...
11 Year Old Gifted Son Who Has No Motivation/ambition - Forgets Homework
... Chess clubs, 4-H groups or something that really interests your son. ... Being on a sports team or something that is no pass/no play will help motivate ...
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- K.: One way to motivate him might be to involve him more in running the household. A family is a team and, as such, involving him in a family meeting process might...
- I think it is important to involve your son in conversation about what he wants to do. In order to stimulate motivation he must have a vested interest in his schooling...
- I truly hate to hear that he is bored. Have you asked him how he feels about going to another school? It seems if he is in a place with more gifted students he shoul...
