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My 6 Y/o Cheerleader...
Asked by C.L. from Dallas
on August 12, 2009
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OR NOT! She has wanted to be in a cheerleading program for the last two years... I finally agree to fork out the dough and she refuses to put forth any effort! She ju...
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- My daughter did the same thing with soccer and softball... just stick with it and when she becomes more comfortable, and gets praised she will get better. She will wan...
- Six years old and she's not interested in it? And you're spending big bucks to do it? Stop the torture! I would definitely chalk it up to experience and stop it.
- My daughter started cheer at 6. I agree with you she needs to learn to start what you finish and she doesn't sound miserable so keep at it. You may want to ask the coa...
Looking for Voice Coach near NE Dallas
Asked by K.G. from Dallas
on November 30, 2008
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Hi, my 12 yo has a beautiful voice and loves to sing. Of everything she does, singing seems to be the one thing she has a passion for so i'd like to support and nurtur...
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- if you don't mind driving to Wylie, the Ballard St.School of the Performing Arts. If not, do keep them in mind because every year they have a talent contest you might...
- My daughter sings with the Youth Chorus of Greater Dallas which is the high school choir of the Childrens Chorus of Greater Dallas where she sang for two years. They m...
- Try a local high school or church choral leader or band director.
Need to Find Therapist for My ADHD Son - Live in Naperville Area
Asked by J.M. from Chicago
on July 30, 2008
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My son is 7 years old and diagnosed with ADHD when he just turned 6. He is on medication which helps with the hyperactivity and the compulsiveness - for the most part...
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- I would call your school and see if you can get a hold of the social worker in the building. Usually they have a list of programs and places that you can go that will ...
- Laura Basso, Lcpc. Best on Earth. Works with kids and adults, I tell you, I owe her everything. She's in Naperville, licensed, and used to work with kids full tim...
- I had a similar experience with my daughter and someone recommended Arbor Clinical Associates to me. We saw them for over a year and the therapists worked miracles. ...
Parenting/Custody Plans
Asked by R.Z. from Portland
on May 12, 2008
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I am the mother of 2 boys ages 1 and 3. For the past 2 years I have been the primary custodian. The father had every other weekend and Wednesday nights. We are now in ...
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- The courts do NOT "default" to the mother. That has found to be discriminatory against fathers. The law of Washington State is "best interest of the child." It do...
- If Dad is capable of caring and raising his children, then he should have 50% custody. Shared/joint physical custody is becoming more common as reality is catching up...
- Usually when the children are that young, they don't do a 50/50 spilt. Atleast that was my experience. I had a similar battle (ugly) and his visits remained at every...
Coaches
Asked by D.P. from Sacramento
on August 18, 2008
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I need some help on how to deal with one of my kids coaches (the team is mostly 4 and 5 year olds) , who how shall I say is a little unorganized and spends a great dea...
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- No, it's common just to take turn providing snacks and drinks at the games, not the practices. Other than that, sorry, but you sound like one of those annoying spo...
- Coaches are there to make the decisions so everyone doesn't have to. This coach sounds like she needs some coaching herself. I would just be very honest and keep it no...
- I haven't heard of bringing snacks for the whole team to practice. You might suggest that parents take care of their kid's snack for practice and take turns for games...
Seeking First Hand Experience with Reading Courses
Asked by D.R. from Los Angeles
on June 9, 2009
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Hi Everyone. My daughter just finished first grade and is not reading as well as she could/should. The teacher agrees that she should work at it over the summmer. I ...
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- I was pushing my 1st grader earlier in the school year to read more by herself when we sat together with her books, and she announced that she "likes reading with Dadd...
- D., I highly recommend H.E.L.P. (The Hollywood Education and Literacy Project) located here in Hollywood. It is a free program and they will truly show your daughter h...
- LMU has a good literacy program for kids that is affordable. Check it out online. Also check the junior colleges they have kid college where reading and other study...
8Th Grade Girl Trying Out for Sports and Not Making It. Selfesteem Issues.
Asked by C.S. from Phoenix
on August 25, 2008
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last year my daughter tried out for cheerleading. she didnt make it and she has been invovled in gymnastics her whole life. I didnt think she would ever try out for a...
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- Maybe she can volunteer or work at a gymnastics place. I would show her where else flexibility is needed. Water sports maybe. School is very hard for kids. I would tal...
- I think your frustration is a sign of your compassion and empathy for your daughter. I don't think there's anything wrong with scheduling a meeting with the coach and ...
- You are noticing something and your intuition is probably right. Yes, you should talk to the Principal and tell what you notice and explain how your daughter feels. ...
Trial Induction
Asked by E.G. from Daytona Beach
on May 4, 2009
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Has anyone heard of this? My sister is going in for it on Wednesday, I'm her birth coach and wanted some info like, how long does it take for the baby to come on a av...
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- Hi, Donita, Mandy and Victoria gave good perspectives here. I was induced with my first child and it did start off slow, but once it got going, I thought I was diein...
- I was induced because my fluid was quite low with my first pregnancy, and I had my son almost exactly 12 hours after I walked in the hospital door. My biggest issue w...
- I'm slow in giving responses this week! I had an induction with my second child. It was over in 6 hours instead of the 12, which was great. As for a difference in pain...
Cheerleading Ideas for Girls 3Rd to 6Th Grade
Asked by K.O. from Detroit
on February 5, 2009
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Hi! I am currently coaching 9 girls for cheerleading for basketball teams on Saturdays. Our third game is this Sat. I am not an experienced cheerleading coach. I notic...
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- yeah K. i think that is a good idea, i would also think that if they cheer really well, you can have a pizza party, or if you want to buy one of the girls a present, w...
- Gift cards are always good. To movies, claires, bookstore, manicure etc. Or a basket filled with girlie goodies. Have Fun!
- When I cheered, we were expected to go a jump of some kind everytime a basket was scored, if we did not, we had to do 5 jumps at practice for each one we missed. We c...
