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Holiday Gifts
... has been in soccer for a year, I wanted to try gymnastics and swim lessons. ... M.P. answers from Portland on October 9, 2007. When I was a child many ...
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- We had finally had it last year too! We just asked everyone that if they felt inclined to purchase gifts for my children we would appreciate it if it was learning app...
- For many years , since my children (who are parents now) were small and money was to say the least nonexistant... we have requested that gifts be made, not purchased o...
- When I was a child many years ago my family chose a maximum dollar amount to be spent so that everyone would get a comparable present and no one would go in debt. ...
Summer Plans with a Baby
Minnesota Valley Gymnastics Center 8103 W. 126th Street Savage, MN 55738 952/746 -5222 .... Franklin Steele Square Portland & E. 16th St. Central/Phillips ...
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- Join your local mom's club. They will have a monthly calendar of events. That way, you can also meet other moms in your town.
- I got a document from an ECFE mom that is fantastic. It's extremely long and I tried to attach it as a word document.. but it wouldn't work on this site. It's lon...
- If you live near Hopkins let me know. I'm in a Mom's club and we would be more then happy to show you around. We always have a huge amount of activities going on. ...
High Energy Child
G.B. answers from Portland on December 31, 2008. You are lucky indeed to have a .... Both boys take swimming lessons and gymnastics. I agree that it is a ...
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- The first thing to realize is you and your husband are not alone! One of my closest friends has 2 like yours and my husband and i are one of the few people that can he...
- I took my son swimming once a week at the Mountlake Terrace pool. It was the only activity that could compete with my son's energy levels. Perhaps they could swim in...
- If you feel like your son is outside the norm, it is worth talking to your doctor about. Your doctor may have additional ideas for you, or may be able to help you fig...
Teen with No Motivation
S.L. answers from Portland on July 1, 2009 ..... Encouraging his strengths (For Alex it was gymnastics and music) and planning family activities that are ...
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- You're describing a normal-enough situation for teens – school doesn't seem relevant to quite a few kids at this age (truthfully, for many kids who are not academica...
- i just wanted to point out that i know plenty of college graduates with bachelor and masters degrees that are having trouble finding jobs, and are taking lower paying ...
- First of all, at this rate... it will be more than 2-3 years before he moves out. He is setting himself up to still be living with you when he's 20, 21, 25, etc. W...
Hyper 4 Year-old
S.W. answers from Portland on January 23, 2008. My name is S. and my 6 y/o daughter was .... Instead I took many dance lessons: ballet, gymnastics, jazz, ...
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- My best advice for a hyper child in daycare. Keep them home. A stay at home mom is the best cure. Get a very reliable and strick routine that is well known and stic...
- I've seen first-hand, and experienced myself, that food is the culprit for lots of hyper kids. Earlier responders have given some great suggestions. And do consider el...
- I know it's been awile since you posted this, but I just wanted to add something. Our technoligy and way of life have changed drastically in the last 100 years and ou...
4Th Grader Sad at School
Nov 13, 2009 ... M.S. answers from Portland on November 11, 2009 .... even though we do gymnastics, soccer, basketball, baseball, swimming, art class, ...
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- Wow, what a tough one for your son. I moved around a lot as a kid and nearly gave up trying to make friends, so I have to commend you for your tenacity on this. My ...
- I can relate to your son in several areas. We never had a TV or video games or any of those things that most kids consider normal. I am glad, too. My mind isn't so nea...
- I too have a 9yr old child, though she is in 3rd grade (held back due to medical problems). She experiences not fitting in or kids making fun of her. She is pretty tal...
Needing New Advice on Preparing Toddler for a New Baby on the Way!
M.S. answers from Portland on February 8, 2008. Hi, so a friend of mine turned me on to this .... We continued with gymnastics for our older daughter. ...
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- My 2 children are exactly 21 months apart. Sounds like you are on the right track and you are aware of this. I would just keep involving you daughter in everything an...
- My son was that same age when we had our second..We tried to explain to him he was going to be having a new brother soon but he was just to young we showed him photos ...
- My girlfriend is a mother of 4 now. and she always spoke to her children about "our" baby. She explained that the baby belongs to the family and they all get to play, ...
Listening Ears?
I throw in funny things like - 'hey after gymnastics, the cookie monster is going .... J.C. answers from Portland on October 5, 2009. Ha Ha, are you talking ...
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- Ha Ha, are you talking about MY daughter?! Oh my goodness, I have exactly the same thing with my 4 year old. I can't wait to read the other responses. Sounds like you ...
- Hi L. - Have you had her to the Ear, Nose & Throat (ENT) doctor? It is very possible that she may have some hearing issue going on and not just ignoring you. By having...
- Peg M has given excellent suggestions to try. I think it's common for children to not listen and/or not hear and have found her suggestions to help my grandchildren t...
I Would like to Home School My Kids but Need Help Starting
I'm not sure where they're located here in Portland because I was homeschooled ... karate, art, gymnastics, boy scouts, or anything else in a group setting. ...
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- First off, I was homeschooled from the 6th grade on. My mother pulled me out of public school when she did her student teaching to become a teacher. She realized the...
- In our school district there is something called Homelink. See if your school district offers that-they can be of some assistance. As far as your decision to home sc...
- I started homeschooling my kids last year thru Washington Virtual Academy. Thru this program my girls, Melody (14 and in 8th grade) and Cherokee (5 and in Kindergarte...
Bored SAHM
Jamison Square in downtown Portland (great little water fountain for kids to play in and park ..... We go to the Yelm Gymnastics Center on Fridays at 9:30, ...
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- Feeling couped up can make anyone crazy. Get out of the house every day. Go to the zoo, the aquarium, the children's museum, the park. Anything, just get out. It will ...
- Do they get outside play time?? What about blowing bubbles, sidewalk chalk, etc.? You could go for a walk or go to a local park for a picnic. Also, you should not h...
- Don't worry, you are a great mom because you do spend time with them. I'm going through the same thing except I'm not a SAHM. But even when I'm home and I've had enoug...
