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School
Asked by A.R. from Omaha
on July 9, 2007
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how do you as a sngle parent who really has never been away from your kids get use to them going to school for the first time.
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- As hard as it may seem...he's been your whole life up until now, and it can be a bit scary knowing that he's going out into the world where he's going to need you less...
- OR you can homeschool them. I want to spend as much time with my kids as I can so I homeschool them. I don't mind taking them places with me when I have errands to run...
- It's a whole lot different than when you have other kids and a husband. Your whole life has been your child. It will be difficult to adjust but you'll find more fre...
School or No School
Asked by K.S. from Seattle
on February 17, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
I have a dilema that has come up recently. I decided to take online classes. The first one I really enjoyed and did not have trouble finding time for i...
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- I guess it all depends on what your goals with school are and how fast you want to be done. I am also in online classes again after being out for two years. I will b...
- Decide which of your activities means the least to you and cancel that one. For example, you may decide to cut back on the Moms groups, but keep the class. Just deci...
- Hi K.S. First of all, I think it is wonderful that you seek counsel from other women, who have perhaps been there... I would recommend making a list of all the thi...
Crying in School
Asked by M.R. from Cleveland
on October 4, 2006
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Seeking advice on crying in school
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- Hi M., My son is gifted in Math and reading, I can sympathise with your problem as I have been through it too...please read the following articles. I hope this hel...
- M., I don't know if your son's teacher is a new teacher, but I have been an elementary teacher for 17 years and have seen students who go through phases like this. ...
- My eldes son has gone through the something like that.He would go to the office crying.here to find out he was stressed out about alot of things witch led to depressio...
School Issues
Asked by A.R. from Seattle
on September 3, 2009
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how do i make my six year old son want to his 1st day of school?
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- Have your brang your son to his new school, showed him around and let him see how exciting the new adventure will be? We went to open house this evening, and my son w...
- You don't and you can't. It is harder for some kids then others. My daughter was the ONLY one crying yesterday morning in the 1st grade. It rememinded me of Kinderga...
- Actually, it's impossible to "make" anybody want anything. And coaxing can easily be interpreted by an anxious child as manipulative, or even bullying, no matter how g...
After School Care
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on February 27, 2008
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I am looking into after school child care. What should I expect to pay?
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- Are you in Lewisville? LISD has an extended school program that is wonderful. My two boys walk from the classroom to the cafeteria. They have a snack, playtime, home...
- $110..thats high. I pay $116/week 5 day fulltime for my 5 yr old Pre-k. My son's school will be $75/week for afterschool care when he starts Kindergarten in the fall.
- i looked into this recently. for them to take/pick up my son from school it was $110 per week near me...
Costumes at School
Asked by N.O. from Dallas
on October 27, 2008
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Hi Moms,
Are your children allowed to wear their costumes to school on Friday?
From what I remember growing up in public school, we always wore our costumes on Hal...
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- We are PISD as well and Kelli is correct. TOO many religions and opinions. We stocked treasure boxes for teachers a couple years ago and most of the things we brou...
- Yes, no costumes at my son's school either, but I think that's a good idea. When you think about it, they are going to school with ages as old as 5th graders. Some of ...
- Schools have a lot more freedom than you think...it's all semantics. We are having "Character Day" at my school in which the kids can dress up as their favorite story...
Home School
Asked by C.H. from St. Louis
on March 19, 2008
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We are considering pulling our 9 yr old 4th grader out of public school next year because of the poor school system in our neighborhood. She is very bright and has a p...
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- I pulled my 8year old and my 11 year old out of public school last december. It is a HUGE decision but it has been the best one we have made for our children. our olde...
- Hi C., I know how you're feeling, my husband and I are talking about doing the same due to our son seeming to get bored at school. All I can say is that I've been res...
- I went to private school for a while when I was in 5th grade. Hated every moment of it and was in public schools prior and after that. I liked the public schools a ...
New School
Asked by J.M. from Asheville
on October 31, 2007
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I have a 13 year old son,and got divorced about a year ago. He had grown up in the same area his whole life and was established in his school and with his friends. We ...
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- Have you tried a board transfer and if they said no - request a hearing for them to review your case again C.
- A little late I don't know how I missed this one. I to went thru a divorce and moved my daughter's junior year. Ga a first she'd drive me crazy. We moved here in Jul...
- Well, being a grandma, I can really feel for you and him. I had it happen to me- in 5th grade- 2 mo before the end of the year. I was absolutely miserable. I never mad...
School Attendance
Asked by S.B. from Alexandria
on April 23, 2008
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I having trouble getting my 15 year old son to attend school, he says that he thinks he is stupid and that he can't pass. I know that he is not stupid, I do know that ...
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- This is a really hard situation for you to be in, however, there are no public school systems that are set up to address anything much outside of the kids showing up a...
- First, your son is entitled to a free, fair and appropriate education. Period. They are required by law to accommodate him so that he can learn. If he is having tha...
- Have the dad to pay child support with that you can get him in a school or program to help assist your child with his learning. Don't let the dad skip through life wit...
To Home School or Not to Home School
Asked by D.E. from Shreveport
on January 31, 2008
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I feel like my 6 year old is having a hard time in school in all areas (reading,writing,spelling,math). He's getting a's and b's in school but the grades and the actua...
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- My children have been in public school and have been home schooled. I personally found the home schooling is what our family needs. That is for you to figure out. I am...
- Go to the HSLDA website to find out the laws for the state you are moving to. Some states are very strict and may require college educated parents, precise record kee...
- I am a public school teacher and what I have found is that the children who are homeschooled don't often get compared to their peers. The parents think that the childr...
