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Crowley ISD Wants to Put Son in Possible Faith Based Preschool
Asked by A.S. from Dallas
on August 13, 2009
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My son has a speech delay and is in the preschool program for children (PPCD) with disabilities through CISD. This year he is supposed to do the co-teach PPCD where i...
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- my child attends a jewish preschool. he loves it and learns alot. they tell you up front there is religion taught, but not forced. they teach respect for all religio...
- They did tell you they thought this would help your child, correct? Put aside your personal feeligs and do what is best for your son. If the program is housed in tha...
- I dont think its weird. Training Depot is a wonderful program and they dont teach their "religion or faith" Its just a general christian based program. The school d...
Choosing a Counselor
Asked by R.Y. from Dallas
on December 17, 2008
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I have an 8th grade daughter that is having a difficult time with her self-esteem and friend issues. We think counseling would benefit her. Do any of you have experiec...
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- I don't know any of the counselors listed, but I do recommend you find one that your daughter is very comfortable talking to - even going to several until she finds th...
- http://www.myplanocounselor.com/ Deborah Kabrane is the best! She is interactive and helpful from the get go... no listening for 9 months to give you an opinion or...
- Linda Alexander in Richardson is excellent, is licensed in family therapy and is very good with teenagers. She helped our youngest son when he was really struggling to...
Maternity Leave Question -- What's the Standard?
Asked by M.R. from Los Angeles
on April 18, 2009
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Dear Fellow Moms,
I have been employed at my job for 2.5 years. I've done great work and made few to no demands on my employer. I just found out that I am pregnant....
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- M., I worked for a non-profit before I had my son. Basically, I didn't know IF I was really going to come back to work. And I was honest about my feelings. My HR pe...
- Fortunately, the Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978 made it illegal for employers to fire or demote you because you decided to become a mother. And the Family and Me...
- I am a labor and employment attorney, and I think S.H. stated it pretty well below so I will be brief. It was not wise to tell your employer that you're not plannin...
How Many Days a Week for 3 Year Old Preschool?
Asked by C.B. from Chicago
on January 7, 2009
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For those moms who sent their children to preschool at 3 years old, how many days a week did you send them and why? My twins are going to be 3 in July and I think wil...
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- Have they ever had the experience of consistently participating in a playgroup atmosphere without you being present, or is this going to be their 'first time away from...
- My very young 3 year old has special needs so he goes 5 days a week for 2 1/2 hours. He LOVES it. I think the structure is very good for him. I was reluctant becaus...
- Our park district has preschool in the park and for 3 year olds it is 2 half days a week. When they are 4, it is 3 half days a week. I sent my daughter there and she...
Becoming a Consultant for PartyLite, Tupperware or Pampered Chef - Need Help!!!
Asked by K.J. from Minneapolis
on January 23, 2008
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Ok, I have friends that are involved in Tupperware, Party Lite and Pampered Chef and I have been recently thinking of getting into one of them. I want to be able to st...
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- Hi K., I do agree with the other two people who gave you advice. I sold Tupperware for about a year and a half. I enjoyed the time I had at home with my family as wel...
- Hello K., Congratulations on your growing family and your decision to spend more time with your children. I began my business (sterling silver jewelry home parties)...
- I agree with the other person who wrote, you need to like what you do and be able to sell it. I am with a company lia sophia, this is a great company because you don't...
A Good Place to Donate..
Asked by J.M. from Seattle
on August 7, 2009
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I am looking for a place to donate complete bedding sets that would benefit a womens shelter or for transitional housing. I have a full nursery set that is a neutral ...
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- Eastside domestic violence may be another option depending where you are: http://www.edvp.org/
- If you are anywhere near the Lake City area in Seattle- the Mennonite church there does a great job feeding and participating in housing programs that help homeless an...
- I don't know where you are at...I lived through Cathlic Comminity Center when I was pregnant with my first son. It was on Church property for single mothers that were...
Summer Camp Reviews
Asked by J. from Chicago
on February 3, 2007
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I'd like to investigate sending my kids to summer camp this year. My son will be 11 this summer, is a bit shy & might benefit from a camp geared toward confidence bui...
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- Chicago Martial Arts & Fitness Center has an awesome camp. Especially if you are looking for confidence building, your son will definitely find it here. For more inf...
- The best one my children (girls 11 & 8) have ever gone to is called Catholic & Cool Kids camp at the Bishop Lane retreat center in Rockford, there are a couple session...
- A few different people in our neighbor send there kids to Camp Duncun in Volo. I believe spaces fill up quick. It's a big camp with a huge pool - which seems to be t...
Sylvan Learning Center???
Asked by A.G. from Austin
on May 6, 2008
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My child will be in 2nd grade next school year. She needs major help in Reading and I've been referred to Sylvan by close people that I know. I've received mixed revie...
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- In the Austin area, I don't personally know about Sylvan but I would recommend Dr. Linda Swank at the Swank Institute at ###-###-#### -- they worked with my dyslexic s...
- HI there. Just wanted to mention that you could do a private tutor. My mom tutors kids with dyslexia (she used to run Scottish Rite). Maybe less expensive and more one...
- Hi, We used Sylvan for our daughter...it was well worth the money...thru the assessments they will be able to tell you about when your daughter started getting behind ...
Having Girls Share a Room So We Can Have a Play Room
Asked by M.D. from Dallas
on September 3, 2008
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Just wanted some input from other moms whos kids share a room. We have a 3 bedroom house with a large gameroom. My 7 yo daughter has the game room as her bedroom. ...
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- I think that is a great idea. Especially since your 7-year-old is okay with it. I shared a room with my sister who is almost 6 years older then me until she was 18. We...
- We did the same thing with our girls. Their bedroom was smaller than the play room, but all they really used it for was sleeping and Dressers. The play room was a TO...
- I have 6yo and 4yo girls that share a room. I had them separated, but put them together for the same reason. Actually, they have a big kids playroom (TV, games, books,...
