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Any Advice?
... out of your head and onto the paper, I have sold it becuase of the writing contests, and sold it because a stay home mom wants to continue to stay home. ...
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- Hi C.--- I read the responses and everyone has some good questions for you to ask. One thing not mentioned is a daycare run from a residence. If this is an option th...
- in additioto the previous responses ask about how they displine the children if they misbehave
- Dear C., I have the best option imaginable. Why don't you stay home? Look I did arbonne for a while and realized that you can't sell that stuff. I was reading a ...
How Do You Teach Your Child to Put the Shoe on the Correct Foot
Winner of the contests got to pick out a special snack or a golden book story ... OR- my 7 year old just recommended writing his name- half inside the left, ...
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- We put a colored spot on the inside of the left shoe. He was to look at the shoes and tell me which one went on which foot before he put them on in the morning, after...
- i'm pretty relaxed about it-- i figure if it starts to hurt they'll figure it out, until then who cares? they'll get it when it matters to them. don't worry about it. ...
- Put an R or red/black dot, etc. on the right shoe and his right foot/sock until he's got it down. You can eliminate the right marking on foot/sock sooner by shaking hi...
Staying on Track During the Summer Months
Long rides are good for simple writing and scrapbooking about a the road trip or ... They tend to have contests for the most books read in an age group as ...
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- Hi, I recommend the website edhelper.com! You can subscribe for $20 (year-long membership) and then print unlimited activities for kids of all ages, and for all su...
- I always got my kids the Summer Bridge Workbooks. You can get them at Barnes and Noble and probably Borders. They have academic stuff and some craft stuff in them. ...
- It is great you want to keep them on track during the summer but don't forget to let them be kids and enjoy the summer! Our kids join a summer reading program at our l...
A Children's Book...
This is a site for information about contests, calls for submissions: .... Writing for Children and Teenagers, and 80 of our instructors; and (3) a booklet ...
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- Hi C.! My name is J. and I am a working mom (unfortunatly) of a beautiful, precious little angel. She is 6 months old and is the joy of my life! Anyway, I just receive...
- I published a book/journal on my own back in 2002 or so. I used www.instantpublisher.com. They worked well for me. Wouldn't hurt to check them out. Good luck!
- No presonal experience but check out this site: http://www.cbcbooks.org/index.html
Feeling Overwhelmed! Anyone Else?
20 Sep 2009 ... It sounds so silly writing it out, but I have to believe that there are other mamas out there feeling the same way. ..... writing contests · math homework ...
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- Right there with ya! Im running around with a second grader, 3 year old preschooler, and a one year old. I do my best to keep up with everything going on at the elemen...
- No, you are not alone. I can't imagine that it gets worse! my son and daughter are 4.5 and 1. He is VPK and has flash cards every week we are to work on and remembe...
- Don't blame you, just reading about it IS overwhelming! LOL Ask the teacher if all this "homework" is absolutely necessary. She might not be aware of your side of thi...
Raise up a Child the Way He Should Go......
I entered contests, and did well. BUT, my parents never gave me private lessons ... things that she naturally loved...reading,writing, socializing, dancing. ...
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- I always listened to my children, and let them try what they are interested in if we could afford it. Most kids try many different areas before they find what best fit...
- Hi J., One of the MANY struggles we face as moms...how do we nurture them to be the best they can be.?. I certainly don't have any answers but can tell you what I d...
- J., You sound so much like me. I was also concerned as to how to help my children develop their talents. I believe it is a parents responsibility to help their chil...
I Need Help Teaching My 7 Year Old How to Read.
My daughters have participated in the science fair, arts contests, ... I is called, the Writing Road to Reading. From what you are describing your child may ...
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- I feel your struggle. This may help. Check out this book: 'Reading Feflex' by Carmen McGunness & Geoffrey McGuinnes. Here is their website: http://www.readamerica.net/...
- I am a reading specialist. Unfortunately, with most phonics programs this is the case. The child is only able to read the controlled words taught through the program...
- Does your daughter recognize her letters independently? In random order. She may be memorizing or even rhyming her words with the books you are using. Try using a k...
12 Year Old's Birthday Party Ideas
22 Sep 2009 ... This woman won a contest for best Hollywood party for her daughter. ..... writing down the names of guests and their Q&A moments. ...
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- Maybe not this year but in the future keep this in mind. One year a friend of my daughter's did a "Kidnapped Birthday Party". They sent the invitations to the pare...
- My only suggestion is you could use red wrapping paper as the red carpet and just roll it out. I wouldn't do the cocktail thing either, but you could spritz up so...
- Try this website: http://www.birthdaypartyideas.com/html/play_parties_1.html This woman won a contest for best Hollywood party for her daughter. It should give ...
How to Handle 3-Year Old Potential "Diva"
Just writing this makes me feel better about how we are communicating with her ... wins photo contests you name it It's just not my biased opinion either ...
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- I like what Beth H said about having her return the compliments! This is also a great time to teach her to think things out. When she makes comments about not likin...
- Praise, like anything else, needs to be balanced and well rounded. Your intent to nurture qualities other than her physical appearance is admirable, but may have unfo...
- Hi H. Sounds like you are very blessed. What I would do is tell her to thank the Lord for her blessing. I have the same thing with my children. My sons are (from soc...
Possibly Deciding to Stop at One Child
If my spouse or parents or dearest friends were writing to you instead of ...... has always turned the simplest things into contests between us and now she ...
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- I know I'm late in the game--I was on vacation when your post came up. Anyway, it's totally up to you. There are advantages of each. There are only children who ha...
- I have known many "only children" both family as well as friends. My dad being one of them. That is the very reason I did not want to have only one child. I have seen ...
- My first child was very difficult but I knew I would have more than one. Having two (actually have four now) made life so much easier. For me 2 was easier than 1. Sure...
