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After School Clubs
Asked by I.K. from Los Angeles
on February 7, 2008
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Hi everyone,
My son is almost 12 years old. He is very bright academically and loves to read. He more mature than the kids his age thus it's hard for him to connec...
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- Hi, I. - My almost-13-year old son has social issues as well for similar reasons. Without knowing a bit more about your son and his interests, it's hard for me to ...
- hey there, try 826LA. there is one in venice and one in echo park. it is a writing/reading club where kids can publish their books!
- Hi I., You might try looking into the Boys & Girls Club. I used to go during the summers as a kid and had a blast. I have done some volunteer work in the pa...
Children's Soccer Clubs
Asked by J.S. from Dallas
on February 19, 2009
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My family will be moving to McKinney from Boulder, CO in a few months and I'm trying to find out which soccer organization would be best for my daughter. She will be 1...
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- Solar soccer club has a division based in McKinney and they practice off of Industrial and Airport Rd(SE McKinney)and have a whole complex of fields for the entire clu...
- My son was in competitive soccer, there are many very good teams in the DFW area. Plano Youth Sports (?) should have a list of those in the area. I wish you the ve...
- There are links posted on McKinney's recreational soccer website for information o competitive (club/select) programs: http://www.mckinneysoccer.org/default.aspxare - ...
How to Form a Nonprofit Youth Sports Organization
Asked by C.C. from Dallas
on April 3, 2012
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Does anyone have any experience with this? My daughter's soccer team is thinking about becoming a nonprofit organization. Legal Zoom offers a service which seems reaso...
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- Do a Google Search on: "Should a kids soccer team become a non-profit organization." "How To Create a kids soccer team into a non-profit organization." "Non-profi...
- Forming any type of company is fairly easy when you do your research on the particulars. Filling out the paperwork to become a nonprofit organization is not difficult ...
- I know you want to save money but it is in your best interest if you do this correctly to have a solid plan, have good legal and tax counsel. You do not want to mess ...
Golf Lessons in the Jacksonville Florida Area
Asked by H.R. from Jacksonville
on February 17, 2008
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my soon to be 5 year old is all about golf this year i was thinking of getting him his own set of golf clubs should i
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- My kids love golf and have been going to the driving range since they were 2. Some ranges carry kids' clubs that you can use while practicing, so you wouldn't have to...
- That would be a great idea as long as they would not become weapons to use on the other kids.... If you can aford them it would greatly inspire him. Have you checked t...
- Tigger woods was what 2
Where to Find Other "Geeks"?
Asked by D.P. from Houston
on July 21, 2009
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My roommates 13 year old daughter literally has no friends. I do mean 0. She is a tomboy and is not at all interested in the usual pre teen girl things. She loves Po...
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- I wouldn't call her a geek, just reserved. My 12 year old nephew is still into pokemon and he has lots of friends. Maybe she just needs to get out more. Maybe she'd li...
- My daughter went through something like that around the same age. I second the Youth Group thing. Also, she might want to join some clubs in school. Something she is i...
- How close to 14 is she? At 14 girls can join Venturing crews. Venture Scouting is a part of the BSA and I highly recommend it. The crews are run by the kids with adult...
Me Again! Tell Me How to Increase My Kid's Social Life!
Asked by S.R. from San Diego
on February 2, 2009
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I have three children 11-15y/o, divorced and we all have been basically isolated. I would like for my children to have sleep-overs, outings and just plain friends. I d...
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- Check with parks and rec or your kids' school for after school programs. If the kids are interested in scouts, you can be a leader and hold the meetings at your hou...
- Most churches have youth groups with plenty of available activities.
- Maybe you could look into afterschool clubs and organizations that are held at the school if transportation is an issue. When I was that age, I started on the swim te...
Race to Nowhere
Asked by J.L. from San Diego
on April 10, 2011
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Has anyone seen the film? Curious about responses as this culture is what I am surrounded by. I feel like a salmon swiming up stream in an attempt to protect my daug...
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- Our school counselor recommended it, and my daughter's dad went to see it. I know how you feel about salmon swimming upstream. The pressure here in the SF Bay area is ...
- Ii haven't seen it but would like to. I have long been concerned about over-scheduled kids who cannot do anything independently because they were never allowed any do...
- Hi J., Here are my thoughts, having just completed the "race" (i.e., college apps and acceptances) with my daughter. The pressure we put on our kids to get into...
Rules, Curfews Etc
Asked by K.M. from Washington DC
on September 9, 2011
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Hello all, I've gotten some great advice in the past, so I'm looking for some more! DD has just started high school and while I know I have to give her more freedom a...
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- My son is now in 10th grade- 15 his bedtime is 9:30-10pm usually he puts himself to bed somewhere in between there. His cell phone is shut off (parental control) at 1...
- I had pretty much the same approach as Laurie A.
- I have a 16 yr old. She is heavily involved in cheerleading which means she is at some games until almost 10 or after.... Even in 9th grade. I don't set specific p...
Acting or Drama Classes
Asked by A.F. from Dallas
on September 19, 2008
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My 7 year old daughter has asked to get involved with acting, but I don't know where to get started. Does anyone know of any acting/drama classes in Frisco/Plano area?...
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- www.getintotheact.org is in Lewisville and puts on 3 productions a year with open auditions-every child who auditions gets a part and they have great summer camp class...
- I know the perfect place! www.harttandsoul.com I have taken classes there and worked for the owner, Cathryn. She is incredible with adults and children alike. She ...
- I highly recommend Plano Children's Theatre. They offer classes for all ages and their plays and musicals are very well done. They are also reasonable in their fees....
In Desperate Need of Help with 21-Year-Old Son
Asked by G.M. from Jonesboro
on July 5, 2008
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My son is 21-years-old and has never had a job. When he was in High School, I didn't pressure him to get a part-time job like most, if not all, of his friends had beca...
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- I don't know where your son attends college, but I am staff at a state university and we have student workers come in 20 hours a week in to the office and they come in...
- Unfortunately, we don't realize that we are harming our kids instead of helping them by not instilling a work ethic in them from a very young age. At 16, it's too lat...
- Mom, I think you have been an enabler. Who pays for school? or does he have a scholarship? Take away that cushy lifestyle--place to stay, lots to eat, time to play-...
