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Advice on K12 Online School
23 Sep 2009 ... for a five year old it's a bit over rated to begin with there is .... If there are going to be problems with schools or with teachers ...
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- You need advice from homeschooling moms. I do know from my homeschooling friends that there are several options. So take a deep breath and relax for a minute - the w...
- Remember being told in school, "Shhhh! You can socialize later"? Last year our living situation was very unstable (2 moves in 6 months - long story), so we made ...
- There are homeschool groups that do field trips, sports & get-togethers. Look for one in your are. My neighbor said her nephew was home-schooled & socialized more that...
How About the FT Worth Area??
I live in Flower Mound, north of DFW which has many exemplary rated schools and things seem to be growing more north. If you need any other help please let ...
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- Ft. Worth over Dallas any old day!!! Ft. Worth is just a bit more "homey" than anything in Dallas- more laid back, less urban/ metropolitan- it just depends on you, if...
- You really have to figure out where his job is and circle an area out from there. Traffic going East or North from Ft. Worth in the morning is horrible and going West...
- Dallas is a beautiful place, but Fort Worth seems friendlier. I have lived in both places and I feel as if Dallas is more for singles and youg marrieds while Fort Wor...
Private vs Public
My 7 and 10 year old go to a private school and my 13 year old is in the top rated charter school in LAUSD. Assuming you've chosen the correct school the ...
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- I am a public school elementary teacher. Public is absolutely acceptable for elementary school. If you live in an area where parents speak highly of the public schoo...
- my husband & i just had this conversation last night. our oldest (10 y.o.) has been going to a private catholic school since she was 4. but because it's a big chunk ...
- I would look into your area's charter schools and see what they have to offer. I work for one that has a wide variety of options, from homneschooling to complete acad...
Daughter in Kindergarten Says It's "Boring..."
Her school is rated in the Top 3 in my State, for a public school. We can't afford "private." Anyone experience this before with their Kindergartener ? ...
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- I would suggest that you talk to you daughter's teacher first. Sometimes teachers are unaware that children are "bored". In many cases, if the teacher is made aware, h...
- This is totally typical of advanced kids. Just try to keep her interested in learning new things at home and explain that at school she gets extra practice with stuff...
- I agree that it sounds like your child's preschool did a pretty good job, but I would disagree about trying to test into a higher grade. First grade was WAY different...
Advice on Best Forward-facing Toddler Car Seat for Minivan W/ "Captain's Chair"
1st Day of School · After School Care · Day Care Centers & Providers .... They were on sale, but I would have paid top dollar - car seats are not something ...
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- I agree Britax is the best. My mother in law has a nissan quest and we put in the Britax Marathon and it fits wonderfully. They are not cheap but well worth it.
- i can tell you right now that 98% of moms will tell you britax is the best! if you have the money to spend to buy one i say go for it. i personally have an alpha omega...
- After tons of research and seeing a friends minivan post-car accident with her Britax and toddler fully intact, I didn't hesitate to buy the Marathon for my son when h...
Seeking Advice on Relocation to Fort Worth
Mansfield has top rated schools and is 20 miuntes from downtown FW and 25 minutes from dontwon Dallas. Our son is in sixth grade and is receiving an ...
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- Cities here in Texas take up a lot of space, as in miles, so the drive to work could be significant if you pick the wrong area. Unlike many urban areas you can live i...
- Personally I'd live in Ft. Worth. Commuting would drive me really nuts. Near TCU is a nice neighborhood. I suggest getting in touch with a Ft. Worth realtor and get ...
- Don't know where your husband will be working and if where he lives makes a difference (as far as socializing with clients, etc.) but I live in SW Ft. Worth and love i...
Looking for a Good Booster Seat
23 Oct 2009 ... 1st Day of School · After School Care · Day Care Centers & Providers .... Here are the ratings for the top Booster Seats. ... It is the ONLY Booster rated for safety by the NHTSA http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ ...
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- Ditto about sticking with a 5 point for as long as possible. My eldest is 6 1/2, and she's still in a 5 point, much to her chagrine. She'll stay in it until she's tr...
- Ditto on Segal's-- they are fantastic! I took my daughter and they let her sit in the boosters to try them out and they showed me what to look for. I haven't bought on...
- I love the Graco Nautilus. It is a harness seat up to 65 pounds! (This is the safest). It can be used as a high-back or backless booster from 40-100 pounds. Very ve...
What Do You Do with Older, Expired Car Seats?
I work in a very low income school district and see families all the time ... We went with one of the top rated Alpha Omega Elite seats for our kids and we ...
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- Legacy Health Systems runs a recycle program several times a year. They recycle every part they can like the plastic and metal, everything but the cover/foam. HTH ...
- I know this is a tough one! One friend of mine told me she will go to a neighborhood that is low income and leave it by a dumpster along with other baby stuff. She see...
- I have heard that Garten services will at least take the plastic portion of the carseat to recycle. You have to remove all the metal, and fabric pieces. I have also...
Moving from Connecticut to Irving,Texas
Only two schools were ranked in the top 100 schools in Dallas area, Irving HS ( 49th) & MacArthur HS ... but I know Irving schools are not very highly rated. ...
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- When I first moved to the DFW back in 2000, my 2 daughters went to Las Colinas Elementary School. It is in Carrollton/Farmers Branch ISD but in Las Colinas (North Irv...
- Hi E.. My husband and I lived in Las Colinas (part of Irving) for 2 years and my husband was raised in Irving. My recommendation is to have your kids enrolled in priva...
- Coppell is a really good area to live in...excellent schools, great central location to everything. One drawback is that you'll pay quite a bit more for a house in Co...
Striking a Balance Between Saving and Spending
21 Oct 2009 ... That being said, a lot of good schools are getting realy expensive. ... I'll second that; it's a top-rated company with a long-standing commitment (150+ ...
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- While I think that it's great that you are planning ahead and trying to be practical, I have to say that you don't seem to have any real issues here financially compar...
- Hi J.- It sounds to me like you and your husband are doing very well financially and have a great safety net in the event that something like a job loss should happ...
- It sounds like you are doing great. I know from talking to financial planners that if you have to choose between retirement versus education, you should first fund re...
