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Seperating Twins in School- One Grade Higher than the Other
Asked by C.P. from Denver
on March 28, 2010
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I have twin 4 yr olds- B/G...also a daughter 6 yrs old. My girl twin is VERY smart..she can read most of what her big sister- 2 yrs her elder reads in her Kindergarten...
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- my twins are b/g twins and the girl is naturally smarter than the boy...DON'T Separate Them!! You can do extra things to challenge your girl and you can work with you...
- As an educator and parent I would not start ANY child early in kindergarten (regardless of ability) a good teacher always levels their class, she will still get what s...
- My feeling is that if you're really worried, put them in different schools, where it won't be an issue at all that they are in different grades. Or, better yet, put y...
How to Break Prideful Behavior, i.e Teach 5Ry Old Son Humility... HELP!
Asked by H.L. from Chicago
on August 9, 2008
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UPDATE: OK, LET ME CLARIFY RIGHT HERE, I DON'T GO AROUND CALLING MY SON A SINNER!!!! HE KNOWS WHAT A SINNER IS AND KNOWS THAT WHEN HE DOES SOMETHING LIKE STEAL IT IS A...
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- It's developmentally normal. If it turns out that your child is the stubborn type (as he gets older, I think 5 is too young to tell), turning everything into a gia...
- Hi H., Maybe he is just embarrassed and ashamed rather that prideful? I haven't seen his behavior so that might be a possibility. I would try talking with him abo...
- Hello H., Wow, you've gotten some pretty judgemental responses, as well as a few helpful ones. I guess people are entitled to their own opinions, but wow, to respond...
Husband Is Labeling Child
Asked by C.E. from Atlanta
on May 17, 2009
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My three year old is a lovely little guy, charming, bubbly, etc. He is not as verbally capable as his six year old brother was at the same age. My husband has always h...
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- Wow!! Then my 8yr old must be below average because she gets shampoo in her eyes once in a while! Your hubby is way over the line with his attitude about your 3yr old!...
- Your husband is on his way to verbally and emotionally abusing this child. Please take him to a counselor to get this nipped in the bud.
- All kids develope at such differant levels and 3 is way to young to put a label on your child because this will stay with them the rest of there lives. Neither my husb...
Looking for Book Suggestions for Advanced 5Th Grader
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on June 23, 2009
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My niece is a voracious advanced reader going into the 5th grade. I'm looking for book suggestions for her birthday. Thanks!
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- Hi M., My daughter just finished 6th grade and enjoyed a small series of books called something like(can't remember exactly, and she is sleeping now so I can't check)...
- Most book retailers have books listed by age on their websites. We use Border’s, but I’m sure most have access. If she reads fast, you may give a longer lasting gi...
- The American Library Association website has a great list on their website.
Is Your Kid "That Kid" That Always Is Getting into Trouble at School?
Asked by M.O. from Chicago
on November 9, 2011
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I realize that every class, grade, school, etc. has "that kid" - the one who's always getting reprimanded, written up, or sent to the principal's office. How, as pare...
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- My oldest just started Kindergarten and the first few weeks of school were very trying for us, him and the teacher. He was sent to the principals office on the 2nd day...
- I know you said you aren't referring to children that are ADHD, etc. however I want to tell you what it's like to be the mother of a son (my son has been in a number o...
- Yep, I'm the mom of "that" kid. And the mom of a (most of the time) perfectly behaved little genius. I've learned over the last 3 years while he has been in school...
My Daughter Is a Violent Brat
Asked by A.K. from Dallas
on April 1, 2011
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My daughter just turned 3, and for the last 6 months or so has been incredibly hard to control.
She runs off, and she whines, but the worst of it is that she hits, HA...
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- I agree she should be checked out. Is this new behavior or has she been difficult her whole life? Especially if it is new get her checked out physically, and by an exp...
- Write a list of House Rules. Post them in the kitchen. Read them with/to her at breakfast, lunch and dinnertime. Institute a CONSISTENT consequence every time she d...
- I would have her evaluated. Please do not respond by hitting her as one person suggested. There are countless studies that show that hitting does not help. I'm not...
Help! I Suffer from Negativ-itis!
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on July 23, 2007
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I've grown up in a very negative household, so it's been ingrained in me to always think and act negative about everything.
I don't want my daughter to learn to be...
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- I am sure there are books out there, but I bet that you will get some good advice here too. I agree with the advice that you've already gotten. A couple of things ...
- The Secret may really help too - book or dvd Good for you!!!
- Hi ND, I grew up in a very dysfunctional household and like you I worry about the effect I may have on my kids as I try to cope with life..after having negative paren...
Just Found Out I'm Pregnant and My Family Does Not like the Father
Asked by S.W. from Fayetteville
on November 19, 2009
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Well I am 24 years old. My boyfriend and I have been together for 7 years now and have lived together for 4 of those years. I just found out that I am pregnant and I...
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- Well, sometimes families can see things in a person that may cause problems down the road, and sometimes families can be completely wrong and unfair. That being said, ...
- My sister in law wrapped up tiny presents and put them under the tree at Christmas. When each person opened their present it had a way cool thing in it about babies a...
- First of all, congratulations on the pregnancy! Second, I am sorry you have to worry about your family being upset!! You did not go into details about what happened w...
Diagnosed with Bells Palsy :,(
Asked by K.N. from Grand Junction
on January 27, 2012
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I was recently diagnosed with Bells Palsy, just this week. I went to bed and woke up with no feeling in the left side of my face, I went to the chiropractor because I ...
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- I developed Bell's Palsy this past Thanksgiving, started the antiviral and steroid meds the following day, and returned to normal by New Year's Day. It WAS a fast rec...
- Hi K., Hang in there!!! I had a friend who's father got that and it lasted about 6 weeks or so. He had it very bad--but it slowly returned to mostly normal at about...
- I know three people who had it -- and all three made a complete recovery within several weeks, so I would be very optimistic that this just needs to run it's course a...
Ugh. What Do You Do When You Make a BIG Mistake???
Asked by C.C. from Philadelphia
on July 10, 2011
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Ok first off I normally have all three kids scheduled organized. When to pick up who where at what time. Who is sleeping over, what time the game is ..you get it.Ok I...
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- I'm sorry you are going through the stress of your in-laws, and with keeping your boys focused. It must be very tiring, and could very well be affecting your memory. W...
- Lying will Always come back to bite you on the backside. Maybe not soon, but it will, and you will ask youself 'why did I lie about something soooooo trivial' (I know...
- You are being too hard on yourself. Everyone forgets things with the kids' schedule. But --- I would not lie to my DH. Everyone forgets things (and this was certainly ...
