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5 Year Old Needs to Get Out and Learn
Asked by A.M. from Seattle
on September 4, 2009
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My daughter missed the school cut of for Kindergarten by 3 weeks and she is very ready for school. All the pre-schools are either full or teach what she already knows...
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- she should be in preschool - and I am sure that you are exaggerating the fact that they all teach what she already knows. One of the most important learning opportuni...
- READ. Go to museums, science centers, lots of field trips. Join MOMS groups, use Discovery Toys while playing and teaching, go to the teacher supply stores for workboo...
- It was my understanding that your daughter could be tested to see if she can start Kindergarten early. We're hoping to do that next year with our little girl (her birt...
Starting Kindergarten
Asked by K.D. from Minneapolis
on November 22, 2008
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My daughter will turn 5 in mid-August, making her eligible to being K in the fall of 2009. My husband and I are unsure whether to start her or to wait another year un...
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- My daughter bday is 8/29 I was in a hurry to send her to kindergarten and boy do I regret it. She went at age5 and while everyone else was either 6 or about to turn...
- Dear K., I feel for you. This is a very tough decision all around. I had to make the same decision. My daughter would have turned 5 two weeks after kindergar...
- It sounds as if you think she is ready now, so I'd say start her on time. My birthday is August 25th, and I started on time. When it came to middle/high school, I neve...
Trouble Disciplining a 17 Year Old
Asked by J.A. from Minneapolis
on April 21, 2008
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My daughter has always been an exceptionally bright girl. She was in high performance classes at school and would panic if she was getting anything lower than an 'A'....
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- J., I feel for ya! I was that 17 year old... I had a 4.0 in high school and when I was 17 I was raped by a co-worker. I didn't tell anyone b/c I didn't think anyone...
- It sounds like the boundaries in your house have completely fallen apart. You have to remember that you are the parent, and what you says goes, no matter what. You...
- Why are you letting a 17 year old 'boss' you and manipulate you? You are the parent, she is the kid. You can take away her privileges: driving YOUR car, the cellpho...
Dual Language Program
Asked by S.P. from Dallas
on May 30, 2009
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I am considering enrolling my five year old son in a dual language program in our school district. The program is in its second year.
My major concen is that my son ...
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- I just wanted to let you know that the dual langaguae is approach is fantastic. Is the school district Kennedale? One of my very good friends is the English side of ...
- I would love for my kids to have this opportunity! PISD does not offer it...yet. I've done extensive research on the subject and found nothing but positive outcomes....
- Three of my cousins went through one and all of these cousins are gifted and talented. I think the dual language program actually helped them to develop their gifted-...
Fall Preschool Question
Asked by B. from Detroit
on May 18, 2009
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I am looking to enroll my 3 year old daughter in preschool for the fall. I need something in the Ferndale/Royal Oak area. I don't know where to look, and was hoping ...
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- My daughter attends the Tyndall Center through Berkley schools. It's actually located in Oak Park (just southwest of 11 mile and Coolidge) but owned and run by Berkle...
- Good Morning, My daughter goes to St. Paul Lutheran Pre-School in downtown Royal Oak. They are wonderful!! One of the pre-school teachers is someone I've known for ...
- the royal oak library has a booklet listing all the preschools in the area. Also there is a school that houses several preschool programs run by the royal oak schoo...
I Am Almost 2 and Driving Mom Crazy
Asked by R.J. from Phoenix
on October 12, 2008
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Help! I am so frustrated, worn out, and uncertain how to proceed in a positive way with my "almost 2 yr old" daughter. Any advice would be appreciated. Any book sug...
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- I totally understand!! I am actually relieved that someone else is going through this....my son is 2 and a 1/2 and does everything just as you describe. My husband a...
- R., I feel your pain. Two year-olds can be very challenging...heck, three year-olds like my son, can be very challenging! There are a couple of parenting books that h...
- You are going to have to teach her to listen properly. Go down to her level, make eye contact and talk to her. Eventually she will get it. I consider that she is still...
In School, Is It Better to Be the Older Kid in the Class?
Asked by A.Q. from Phoenix
on July 21, 2009
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Here is my dilema; my daughter misses the school age cut-off by about a week. When she had completed Preschool, her teacher thought that she was ready for Kindergarte...
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- I, too, put my son in a charter school last year for that exact same reason. We ended up pulling him out at Christmas break, as we felt he was just not ready for the ...
- My son started kingergarten at 4 1/2 (after taking the district placement exam...he had to score at 5 years 6 months in all ability levels to be accepted early). It...
- I have talked to lots of people about this same thing. The Dr. said he never recomends putting kids up a grade. If she has to relearn stuff right now it's ok. I wou...
Kindergarten
Asked by H.V. from Dallas
on November 18, 2008
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My youngest will be headed into Kindergarten and well i have to make sure he is 100% ready for it. He goes to speech twice a week and MDO twice a week.
Is there somet...
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- I haven't read your other posts but as a mother of 3 and all with late birthdays, I have held mine out of Kindergarten until they are about to be 6. I just feel like ...
- H., I know a lot of people like to let their children with late birthdays wait a whole year before sending their children to kindergarten but I don't agree. My son ...
- Hi H., Have you considered not sending him next year because of his age and speech issues? My son's birthday is Aug 27, & I decided long ago that I would not se...
Activities for an 18 Month Old
Asked by K.M. from San Diego
on October 22, 2008
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Me and my husband both stays at home and I felt like my son is not getting enough socializing since we don't go anywhere very often. I tried enrolling him at JW Tumble...
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- The playgroup idea's are great!! We are part of one and it has saved me in so many ways. I'm not sure where you live, but in San Marcos there is a park called Lake Par...
- That sounds like typical 18 month old behavior to me. Just keep exposing him to other children and redirecting when he does hit. Great places to go are Playtown in E...
- Join a playgroup. They are the best thing you can do. Google Parent Connection San Diego (if you're from San Diego) and they have tons of different playgroups. Then...
Preschools in Wexford Pa Area
Asked by H.L. from Pittsburgh
on August 16, 2008
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i am in search of a preschool more so then a daycare for my soon to be 4 yr old daughter. i want to find a learning center that is preschool based instead of daycare. ...
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- My kids go to St Paul's Preschool which is located in the corner where Hampton, Shaler, North Allegheny and North Hills meets. It's not far from Passavant Hospital on ...
- Hi H.- I believe they are opening a Goddard School in that area or already have. My child attends one in Peters Township and we are VERY happy with it. Here is wh...
- Hi Holli, The MOMS Club of Cranberry South are having their annual preschool fair on Sept. 27th at the Cranberry Municipal Building from 9:30-11:30. We have had w...
