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How Do I Help My Mom Get Closure and Heal? and Be Gentle with Others
Asked by K.M. from San Francisco
on December 30, 2011
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I love my mom very much, she had a very rough childhood, discipline was beating kids up, she was poor ie. sometimes had no shoes, only went to school until 5th grade, ...
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- You know what? I think you need to stop excusing your moms behavior and attitudes because of her rough life. Some of the most caring, generous people that I know hav...
- First of all, both of my inlaws suffered extremely abusive, neglectful and similar childhoods as your mother. They are both incredibly loving, bright and intelligent p...
- You both need to start counseling. There is a lot going on in your lives and you need to sort through it to get past the anger. There are tons of books out there. ...
Bay Area School Closure Due to Whooping Cough
Asked by K.L. from San Francisco
on May 9, 2008
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In light of all of the immunization posts lately, I though I would post what I learned (FOR A FACT) both on our local Bay Area news and via local internet. Just anothe...
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- I'd be very curious to know, of the 16 kids that were diagnosed, how many of them WERE immunized. That would be interesting, because I'm banking that most of them WER...
- Hi K.! Thank you for your information - I hope the info reaches many families. Good luck with #2 in the future - things do get so much easier as time goes on (and I ...
- Thank you for your post Kristin, I had not otherwise heard about this incident. You urge parents of un-immunized children to watch for symptoms however all parents ...
New School
Asked by L.A. from Houston
on April 24, 2011
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Hello Mamas, My daughter would be starting her kindergarten in a private school on August 15th this year. she is now going to a different private school for her pre Ki...
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- Summer school for kindergarten? Are you kidding me? My kids loved the freedom of being home and doing our own thing during the summer. We took little trips and play...
- I'm assuming you need childcare for the summer and that she will have to go to one of the two schools. No, I don't think they NEED the extra preparation in kindergart...
- IMO taking her out for 7 weeks and putting her back in just to take her out again will be more traumatic then putting her in the new school when you return from vacation.
Moving and School
Asked by A.M. from Seattle
on April 18, 2009
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Hi ladies!
I am interested in what your opinion on this is: We are putting our house up for sale and moving out of state. My son is 6 and in kindergarten. If by so...
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- A. - I am the mother of a Kindergartener as well. I would let your son stay and finish off the year. It is not being silly at all! He has made friends in his class ...
- You have already figured out that if you want/need to stay until the end of the year you have the option to do so. Good work on your part to figure out how to make th...
- This is a hurry up and go world where little things like kindergarten graduation ceremonies don't seem to matter any more. I say stay for the ceremony. Enjoy and take ...
2Nd Grader Should Finish This Year in Regular School or in the New School?
Asked by J.G. from San Antonio
on April 8, 2010
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My brother and sister-in-law are buying a new house in the next few weeks in a different school district. My neice's 2nd grade teacher basically said to my sis-in-law:...
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- Moveing on everyone is very hard... but for a little 7/8 year old it can be life changing. I think letting her finish at her old school will give her the complete clos...
- Having moved several times, my advice is the same as your mom's. Let her get the "new kid" thing over with now and meet some of the neighborhood kids before summer. ...
- My personal opinion is that she should be allowed to finish out the school year at her existing school. She will miss out on so many end of year activities. At the n...
What's Your School Morning Routine?
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on August 8, 2010
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Last year we had afternoon kindergarden and have gotten a little used to hanging out in the mornings. This year will be a huge change for us. One child on the bus at...
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- We have tried it both ways, dress first than breakfast and breakfast first than dress. Definitely breakfast first then dress works better because my kids are messy ea...
- My oldest is three so I don't have this issue yet, but I have a friend who picked out clothes the night before and still had fights when the girls wanted to wear somet...
- You didn't say how old your kids are. Mine are 14, 10 and 7. The kids get up and come to breakfast. Then my 10 yo dtr hops in the shower while the other 2 get their...
Sexually Molested??? Were You Ever Taken Out of School as a Child?
Asked by M.M. from Minneapolis
on November 3, 2011
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When I was in 2nd grade, me and another gir (l I'll call her Kim) were taken out of school during school hours at least once a week, he drove us to his home on the lak...
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- Since you know the location of the house on the lake...look through property records for the year you were in 2nd grade. Then you'll have the name of the man. Search ...
- Instead of finding her it would seem to me that you may want to get help, closure and clarity for your own peace of mind. Sounds like you could use some healing and yo...
- maybe try looking for her parents? im sure they would still have the same last name and could tell you where to find her.
Celebrating Pre-school Graduation
Asked by A.W. from San Francisco
on June 29, 2008
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One of my friends seem to think it's silly to celebrate pre-school graduation. She thinks the mom is just out for gifts. I think otherwise. Being that it's my first ye...
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- Dear A., I don't think a pre-school celebration is occasion for anyone to attend except immediate family and god-parents. It is not a gift occasion with the except...
- Hi A.! I believe it's a wonderful thing to celebrate your child's milestones.....I know I celebrated Pre-School Graduation :o) I was so proud! I've "heard" ab...
- Hi A., A graduation is a great idea! It helps the child feel important and boost their self-esteem. They have accomplished a great mile-stone and if other people ...
Left Handed 7 Year Old Having School Troubles
Asked by K.R. from Rochester
on September 18, 2006
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My seven year old son is left handed. He's the only left handed person in our family. He is experienceing some problems with writing, cutting, and art at school. He...
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- Hope your little boy is doing fine, I have a seven year old who has not yet worked out wether he wants to be L or R handed My advise.... dont make a big deal out of i...
- **My DD is a lefty....seems to run in my family. My DH, DD and Now DS might be also.... I used the advice "your thumb is the leader in which way you were to write". I...
- Hi K., I too was the only Left hander when I was young. Keep encourage him "top to bottom and left to right. Don't worry about the shoe tying, he'll get it. My son ...
Ident-a-kid Wanting DNA for Grade School Kids
Asked by M.C. from Chicago
on March 30, 2007
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My girlfriend at work has a daughter in 2nd grade and she received information that the school was working with Ident-a-kid. She already has the card but now the scho...
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- I would not do it. What would the purpose be? If something, God forbid, happened to my baby. How would this sample help? TO prove she was my baby? Couldn't we then jus...
- I would not want my daughter's DNA on file anywhere. Technology is always changing, and even if right now they would not or could save my daughter's DNA in places that...
- Hi M., I totally agree with the previous poster. I see no benefit in giving DNA samples of your child to anyone. I agree, keep something with DNA material at home...
