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I run a literacy center and we see children every day that are told they have a "disorder" such as ADHD and it turns out they have poor reading instruction. ...
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- There are a lot of school with support for students with special needs. I am a high school counselor and help families find schools when their students have special n...
- I'm sure you will get some great advice on schools in this area. In the homeschooling arena, there's a program with National Academy of Child Development, www.nacd.or...
- Magnet schools will help keep his mind active. Your son sounds alot like mine. I live on the north side of Houston off 290 maybe we can get together and I can help you...
Need a Good Pediatric Dermatologist
Came to the realization (after reading the instruction that came with the medicine) that he is actually having an allergic reaction with the new medication. ...
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- Dr. Fred Ghali in Southlake is THE best.
- E. I have a great Pediatric Dermatologist....Dr. Robin Carder. She is located at 9900 Central Expressway. 214/580-1011. Located near Walnut Hill & Central Expressw...
- She's worth the drive @ Medical City Dallas, but I HIGHLY recommend Betty Park as a pediatric dermatologist. I have used her for my oldest son & have an appt for my y...
Seeking Alphabet Help
Keep in mind that in Switzerland, where the literacy rate is highest in the world, formal reading instruction doesn't begin until age 8!! Helpful? ...
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- Try www.starfall.com. I am not sure if it has ABC identifcation, exactly, but it is a great phonics/reading site I recommend to my kindergarten parents. You can also c...
- Although this is not free, you might look into some of the Rock N Learn dvd's. We have several of them and I can't say enough good things. My girls who are 4 and 2 h...
- I don't know any computer games off-hand, but my daughter loves Dr. Seuss' ABC book. It's full of sill-sounding words along with the real ones, so it's good for giggl...
Private, Montessori, or Waldorf?
(Example: a 2nd grader may get all of his reading and writing instruction through a report on a subject of his choice, like dinosaurs or guitar, ...
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- Waldorf education and Montessori although created by two different people both had the same idea in mind. Creating independent thinking, creative, self sufficient chil...
- Each child is different. I have had good and bad experiences. The bottom line is a safe and pleasant learning environment, FIRST, then the style. Always talk to others...
- Montessori and Waldorf are very different. I am a former public school teacher, with many friends who teach in both of those methods. Both are wonderful! Montessori...
Nephew
But you might want to farm out the intensive reading instruction to someone else . I think he might need lots of love and hugs from you. Helpful? ...
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- I applaud you for taking in your nephew. Whatever he has been through, that you are willing to help him and provide a loving stable home is wonderful. You did not ment...
- Because of the trauma he's experienced, he just may not be ready to read right now. You said you took him in recently, he is going to need time to adjust and begin to...
- Sometimes, reading is scary b/c they don't know how, aren't interested in what you're interested in, or haven't "caught the reading bug." May I suggest that you get s...
"Sugestions for Teaching"
European preschools/kindergartens don't do any kind of pre-reading instruction or alphabet learning. The kids learn their alphabet and learn to read in 1st ...
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- He may need to be held back a year, because he has a "late" birthday. In the old days, August wasn't considered late, but now it is. He may always struggle if you pu...
- I feel so badly for you and the poor little guy! I can just imagine how desperately he must be trying to please you by guessing at the words! It just doesn't seem fa...
- One fun activity for my son, who is having the same challenge, is to tape the flashcards (just 5-6 at a time) to the wall. I then call out a word and he has to hit it...
Home Schooling
In addition, I don't know if you've ever heard that they don't begin formal reading instruction in Sweden until about age 8, but that they have the highest ...
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- I am a former teacher and learned A LOT in college about children and schooling (obviously :) ). I feel very strongly that children do not need formal schooling until...
- R., At 3, start with short increments. Introduce her to different things, but make it fun, not to structured. ABEKA books (online) has a great curriculum for her age....
- Hi R., My sister-in-law has 6 kids from ages 5 to 16. She has homeschooled all of them. She says the best thing she did was to join a homeschool group. They switch ...
5 Year Old Daughter's Anger Issues
She has a very hard time taking instruction from me. She also throws a fit .... to be honest with you about what I feel like i am reading in your question. ...
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- when she is calm you need to tell her the rules. You repect your mom. When she yells- you put her in time out and then talk to her when time out is over about what it...
- I would agree it's a girl thing. I have two girls and three boys and I've only had this sort of problem from my girls and one senstivie boy. With my first daughter I f...
- I don't want to be rude or assume too much, but do want to be honest with you about what I feel like i am reading in your question. When your daughter "yells" at you...
Bed Rest
Does anyone know of anyway I can get some home instruction on either of these topics? ..... reading instruction · baby guide ...
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- K.: congratulations on the pregnancy... Bed rest is not fun... sorry. I often meet with mother's prentatlly to discuss questions and concerns about breas...
- If you can get someone to go to the library for you, there are all kinds of videos and/or books on these subjects...also there are lactation consultants that do home v...
- I know a doula and a Bradley method instructor not far from you. What type of classes were you interested in. I can put you guys in touch and she may be willing to do ...
4 Year Old Does Not Want to Attend Martial Arts Class
Nothing drastic, just a few minutes of playing a game or reading a book. I know you are busy and when you get home .... 4 month old · reading instruction ...
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- Barbara, I think that a martial arts class after a tiring day is just asking too much of a 4 year old. It's asking a lot of an older child, much less a toddler. Don'...
- I am thinking he is just not ready for it yet. At 4 they still want to have fun and it might just be to structured for him at this age. If he is already tired when the...
- barbara, it's better to not push him than make him do it because he expressed an interest in it. it's ok. actually, childhood is all about play. he will be in school e...
