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Possible Bulling in Preschool - Advice Please
you have had tons of great advice. the thing i did when my son was struggling was just to volunteer and help in the class room. i tried to interact with all ...
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- I would talk with the teachers and director of the school and let them know your concerns. Ask them to observe his behavior in class and let you know what they see is...
- My daughter had a gang of boys bullying her when she was 3. I talked to the teacher and the director. When things did not improve, I pulled her out of the preschool ...
- Hi W., Sorry that this is happening to your son. When our son was 4 and in preschool he was also bullied. He was also shy. We started noticing a change when he got ...
Volunteer Work for a 5 Year Old?
Read all 6 responses: "Hello moms! I came from a very poor upbringing, worked very hard, obtained my law degree, and also married an attorney.
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- My friend is putting her 11 yr old son in the YMCA Plano all day care program. She was telling me that you can sign your kid up for volunteer work. The Y takes the k...
- I have tried to instill in my children that a hero doesn't necessarily save hundreds of people, they may just make the life of one person a better place. Even voluntee...
- I would ask your son what he cares about and what he'd like to help. Does he like animals? The outdoors? Food? Toys? Helping him choose how he'd like to help will give...
Ideas for Activities to Help a 10 Year Old Be Less Self Centered
She is in Girl Scouts and I am looking into volunteer opportunities. I have implemented some of the other great..."
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- I agree with getting her involved with volunteering or scouts, something that is group orientated. Take her to the local food pantry or children's hospital where she ...
- Is she active in any sorts of groups like girl scouts? I did this as a child, and I clearly remember how much the troops I was a part of stressed social responsibilit...
- I would get her involved in some sort of community service. Girl Scouts was a wonderful experience for me when I was growing up. It taught me the value of friendship, ...
Cheap/free Activities for Work Group
It is free to volunteer, but they do appreciate any donation you could make as a group or individually. You can sign up right on their website (they have a ...
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- You don't say if the activity is supposed to be for "fun" or "service". If for service, host a luncheon/food drive for food shelves that get totally swamped durin...
- my husband's department has volunteered at 'feed my starving children' a few times and found it to be a wonderful experience!!
- I also highly recommend Feed My Starving Children (www.fmsc.org). Not only is it a lot of FUN (they pump in some good music and you get to chat/hang out while working...
Teacher Gossip
Aug 29, 2009 ... I do volunteer a LOT I work parttime I am a part of the PTA I am room mom I am in the classrooms whenever allowed and believe me I get no ...
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- A., if you have concerns about your child's teacher then go and spend time in the classroom. Volunteer at her school not just in her classroom. If you do that you c...
- Please don't give in to the gossip...it is so destructive. Be a woman of principle and choose not to listen to those around you. Give this teacher a fair shot and the...
- I say give the teacher a chance. If you or your child see a problem, address it with the teacher. There might be a good reason for "the problem" which you are not see...
Mom and Daughter Seeking Volunteer Opportunities w/Babysitting
Read all 12 responses: "My daughter is 14 years old and in the 8th grade. She is in the National Junior Honor Society. She does a lot of volunteer work and ...
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- I have two little girls-3.5 years and 11 months. We have no family here so we're in desperate need of a babysitter. We would love to have you babysit for us next Sat...
- We would love to get out for a weekend night. We live in Allen hopefully thats not too far. My son is 2 1/2 he is very well behaved around babysitters and just likes t...
- A., Thanks for the offer, I live in Allen if that is not too far for you. I have a 4 yr old sweet boy. I am a respiratory therapist and I work in pediatrics, so...
I Think My 7 Year Old Is Spoiled Rotten!
Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer. I can't tell you how much seeing how bad others .... I also know that Girl Scouts does alot of volunteer work that is age ...
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- Wow! You've gotten some great advice here! Let me just add one thing and it could be a real toughy...How about cutting out TV? I know much pressure comes from others a...
- Volunteer, volunteer, volunteer. I can't tell you how much seeing how bad others have it will help put her on the right track. I mean really doing it, not being a so...
- you know the saying "if you lost everything you have today and got it back later, you would be very grateful" - taking away material things maybe even everything if sh...
Need Help Finding My Footing
Sep 29, 2009 ... My first thought is volunteer at your kids' school! ... I volunteer teaching English to refugees from Africa and S.E. Asia. ...
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- If you like pets, people are begging for somebody to care for their pets so they don't have to board them when they're out of town. For a lot of pets, it's more traum...
- I want your problem--I miss being a full-time parent now that I am single and am teaching full time and running crazy with kids' activities. My first thought is volun...
- Do you have a hobby. I embroider, especially quilt blocks and pillowcases. I also quilt and have taught how to make a quilt. I paint with oils on Fridays and do childr...
How Do You Feel Your Child Is Safe on School Field Trips??
I would do whatever it took to be a parent volunteer on the field trip, ... I have been as a volunteer as well as teacher, I know how we keep up with our ...
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- I would agree with the other posters that this is experience is not the norm. The volunteers usually only have about 3-5 kids to watch in their group, unless they don'...
- I'm sorry. We have been on numerous field trips....just wait til it is overnights!! You have to trust that you taught your daughter well. It is hard to let go, e...
- Now for things to make you feel better for if you can't go. Talk to the teacher about the field trip and your concerns. Call the arboretum and ask about the faci...
Looking for McKinney Area Volunteer Site Serving on Thanksgiving
Oct 21, 2009 ... Read all 6 responses: "Hey moms! I'm looking for an agency or shelter that might need volunteers to serve a Thanksgiving meal as a service ...
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- Hi L., The Samaritan Inn will not be having food servers on Thanksgiving day. They will have someone provide the funds for the meal that day ($300). If you try now,...
- check with your local churches, goodwill, or salvation army. good luck!
- The Saturday or Sunday before Thanksgiving (I never remember which it is, and I've been doing this several years! Ugh!) Bigheart minidtris will be serving a Thanksgivi...
