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How Do You Know When Your Child Is Ready for the Toddler Program?
Asked by A.M. from New York
on February 24, 2008
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I just had my first parent-teacher conference regarding the growth and development of my 13 month old at her daycare. It went very well until the end when my child's ...
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- I too, transitioned my daughter from a bottle to sippy cups at around 14 months. She still took a bottle at bedtime for a few months after that but only a cup in dayc...
- Definately follow your gut feeling, not theirs. However, If you know that you are a person who is resistant to change yourself you may want to reevaluate a little to ...
- Sounds to me like they are rushing her for convenience. I would go with your gut. If she is happy now...stick with that until she seems unhappy. Day care can be abo...
Pre-K Getting Ready for Kindergarten
Asked by K.D. from Albany
on April 20, 2007
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I have a 4 year old Hanson that is getting ready to start Kindergarten in the Summer/Fall. They have a test that they have to take in order to get enrolled. At four ...
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- Wow, it looks like you have gotten alot of great advice from all of these moms! I always thought that the best way to learn was with games.. My daughter is 9 months an...
- My daughter had to take an evaluation to register for kindergarten so I know how you feel. I think as parents we worry more than we need to because we want our childre...
- The No Child Left Behind Act has created this sad atmosphere where children are pushed to do things they are not developmentally ready to do. What you are going throug...
39 Weeks Pregnant and Ready to Rock.... or So I Thought
Asked by R.A. from Wausau
on August 4, 2010
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My offical due date is aug. 11th however For over 2 weeks I have been 70% efaced, and a little more than 1C dialated. I woke up this morning having major braxton hicks...
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- Not to be too direct, but have sex! That will stir up all the hormones and the semen helps to bring on labor. Take a walk, do some heavy duty cleaning and eat some spi...
- I bet you have that baby by now. :) I had contrax for almost 3 hours, about 5-7 min apart a week before my baby came. I was teaching high school, and freaked all my k...
- First of all CONGRATS!! I'm excited for you :) I lost a big chunk of the plug about 2-3 days before i delivered. I got sick too, like throwing up and feeling crappy...
How Do You Know When Child Is Ready to Go Diaperless at Night?
Asked by A.S. from San Francisco
on January 17, 2009
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Hi moms. My 2y10m old daughter is doing really well staying dry in her panties during the day. At nap time and bedtime, however, I'm still putting her in a diaper. ...
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- A., I had this discussion with my PED at my daughters 2 year appointment, I have "potty trained" both my boys and had 2 totally different experiences with both of t...
- Be brave, mama! Get that mattress pad and see how it goes.
- My son is about the same age as your daughter, he will be 3 on April 5th and my baby girl was born in May 08. My son unexpectedly potty trained about 2 months after m...
When to Start School?
Asked by S.P. from Miami
on August 6, 2012
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At what age school a child start elementary?
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- Have you checked your local school district? That should be your first stop. It depends a lot on the kid's intelligence level pre-Kinder and their maturity level, as...
- Gamma G, no disrespect but at least in Kansas, kids CAN live in the dorms at 17. Our son did, albeit he was 17 for just a couple of weeks at college. Our son's bi...
- In our state, . can hold them back a year, but you can't start early...they have to be 5 by October 1st to start kindergarten. Usually very small and immature kids...
Being Developmentally Ready Vs. Being Strong-willed
Asked by C.C. from Los Angeles
on July 27, 2011
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I am a first time mom to a VERY spirited 18 month old boy. He is high energy/constant activity and keeps us on our toes. He is not talking yet, aside from "mama" and...
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- Hi there, I definitely do not recommend smacking, I agree with Leigh R about this topic. Look, this is so typical, and will eventually pass as he gets older. Just try...
- Hi C., In my experience as amother and a daycare provider even at 18 months they inderstand stop, or at least the tone of your voice when you say stop. I have a 14 mon...
- My daughter is strong-willed too. I would read 1-2-3 magic, setting limits with your strong willed child, and the book peg suggested. Any of those are great. What you ...
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...
Anxiety at School
Asked by J.B. from Boston
on May 23, 2008
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Hi moms
My problem is i have a 3yrs son, who does not eat any thing while at school, and every moring there is a screaming when he is droped of at school. Everything...
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- Hi, My daughter would like to help you with this question. She's 8 YO. Kacey suggests meeting up with one of his friends outside of the school and walking in toget...
- Have you spoken to his teacher to determine how he is at school? The screaming may stop once you are gone. School is very structured. As you say, he is a rambunctio...
- Hi J., OOps. I either sent my answer or erased it half-way through. So here goes again, with my complete thoughts. I think you have been receiving great response...
Is This a Good School?
Asked by C.F. from Cincinnati
on August 5, 2006
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Does anyone know anything about Summit Elem. in the Forest Hills School District? Or about IHM?
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- Forest Hills School district is one of the best around, blue ribbon schools. The schools are fine for a normal child without any learning disabilities, but have troub...
- I know absolutely nothing about the school, but I wanted to point something out to you ....the teachers that you ran in to in the school were there on their own time. ...
- I don't know if that is a good school, either, but here are some thoughts. My mom has been an elementary school teacher for years, and here are a few things I've pick...
Back to School
Asked by S.T. from New York
on August 2, 2011
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Here in NY we still have another month before the kids head back to school. Now that my kids are teens I've noticed the annual fluctuations of their emotional well be...
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- I agree with you to a point. There is a difference in their behavior and personality. Our high school isn't quite that large (I think 1500). Since my kids are in...
- Nope, but our high schools are not that large.. Here the kids are cared for by their teachers. Parents are very involved at the school on campus and tons of scho...
- I don't see it with my kids... because they're homeschooled. They are who they are year-round. ;-) It is an interesting observation, though!
