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My 5 Year Old Is Back Talking
Asked by T.S. from Huntington
on January 29, 2007
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I have a five year old son that has started back talking me and I don't know how to get it to stop. He is in Kindergarten and I am also his teacher. I think that may...
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- T. I agree with the other moms, he needs a new teacher and you each need time away from one another so that he can separate mommy from teacher. My 5 year old son act...
- Transfer him to someone else's class. He's probably under a considerable amount of pressure from the other kids in the class about being the teacher's son or he may ju...
- I don't really know how to say this without sounding offensive but I'm going to try. He really needs to be with a different teacher. With you being his teacher he is...
Suggestions for Disciplining Son
Asked by B.K. from Springfield
on December 17, 2007
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I am looking for suggestions on ways to curb my 5 year old son's need to always touch/hit. Rather than asking his sister to move he will just punch her- things like th...
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- I don't know where you live but Ruth Freeman runs a Positive Parenting workshop and is also a private conselor ____@____.com. I have worked w/her before. I know it's h...
- He just needs to destress... my husband is actually the same way lol. When he gets home from work, I leave him alone for about 20 min (he ususally takes the dog for a...
- I agree with most of the suggestions but part of me wonders if it is something else as well. I wonder if he is getting bullied or pushed around by another child and i...
Seeking Advice - Kindergarten & "High Energy" Kids
Asked by C.T. from San Francisco
on September 2, 2008
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Hi All,
Are there any parents of "high energy" kids out there who might be willing to share some wisdom about choosing a school and helping active kids transition a...
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- Can't help with your question but have to thank you for the realistic description of your husband! However, you did forget to say that you love every single solitary ...
- I suggest you consider homeschooling, which tends to get the results you seek--an adolescent/adult who enjoys learning and has self-esteem intact. You seem to have an ...
- Be patient and realistic. He's a young kinder. TWO of my three were High Energy kinders. My girl had challenges all through the traditional school system, and p...
Should I Have My Son Repeat Kindergarten or Not?
Asked by D.F. from New York
on June 1, 2009
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Hello fellow Moms, I know there's been some discussion around this topic in the past and I have read them all which is one of the reasons why I originally thought that...
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- Hello, I don't agree with you keeping your child back in the kendergarden children progress at there own speed just because he was premature is no excuse to keep hi...
- I teach Kdg and know it's a tough decision to make. No one knows your child better than you and if your gut says keep him back, then do it. He is young and displays ...
- Our daughter sounds exactly like your son, although she was not a premie. She did have numerous ear infections that we found out later caused developmental issues. W...
Having Problems with Kindergarten Teacher
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on September 6, 2006
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My daughter started kindergarten yesterday. I noticed a week ago at Open House her teachr is not very outgoing or friendly. If you ask a question you get a get a one w...
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- After reading through a few responses, I have to agree with many of the parents, I'd discuss the matter with the teacher and if that becomes uncomfortable or you feel ...
- B. I think you should complain to the school because if you don't then no changes are made. It is sad that you should feel bad about complaining. These teachers get pa...
- B., I feel so bad, that's not right. I know that sometimes they do run low on food, I used to work in school food program. Sometimes teacher's don't give the right co...
Neighbour's Kid Hitting My Soon to Be 6 Year Old.
Asked by A.V. from Jackson
on April 23, 2009
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We live in an apartment community where kids come out to play in evening. However, there is one 4 year old boy with his 7 and half year old sister who picks on my near...
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- I think definitely hitting with a bat probably warrants a call to the police-you're in the best position to determine the severity of it, but it sure sounds bad and te...
- Your son is going to have to learn to hit back when he is hit. He doesn't have to be able to trounce the bully - most bullies stop if the person they're bullying shows...
- Where is your husband in all of this? Maybe if he hears about defending himself from his dad then he will do it. I say get the dad involve in this situation and also i...
What to Get a Kindergarten Teacher for Christmas.
Asked by E.E. from St. Louis
on November 10, 2008
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Hello moms,
I need some help please. My oldest son started kindergarten this year. He was very much against the idea and would get very upset and cry when we talked a...
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- depends on the amount you want to spend but teachers get so many ornaments and nick knacks that I try to stay away from those type items as they don't know what to do ...
- hello, maybe you could check out www.highlights.com. there are several items to choose from and different price ranges. if this isn't what you're looking for, a gift c...
- I have found teachers like gift cards to Hobby Lobby, Starbucks, QuikTrip, etc. In the beginning, I tried to find out what the teacher was interested in (angels, snow...
Spanish Tutoring, lessons....or Playgroup
Asked by J.J. from Chicago
on August 11, 2006
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I know this concept has already started and implemented, but I would like to implement it in my approach. I have been a bilingual kindergarten teacher for 5 years, an...
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- J., What a wonderful idea? I really want all of my children to learn Spanish. Please let me know more of what you are thinking of doing? Would parents be invited...
- Hi My name is T. and I am very interested in your teaching. What ages were you thinking about and what would you charge? Where are you located?
- What would you charge for a spanish lesson? I have a grandson who is almost three, and already he says repeats Spanish words from watching Dora the Explorer. I think ...
Teacher Appreciation
Asked by E.A. from Dallas
on May 6, 2007
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Hi. It is Teacher Appreciation week at my son's school. I know many of you are teachers and former teachers so I am wondering what do for my son's Kindergarten teache...
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- Hi E., our class mom came up with some great ideas. I'm copying and pasting them, so hopefully it will come out okay. 1) Monday a. Volunteer to take...
- Bring her lunch one day! I always love when we were given a great lunch by the parent-teacher organization. :)
- Someone gave me a cute idea: Decorate a flower pot, put a packet of flower seeds, and a few other gardening tools to plant the flowers and a little note that says,...
Christmas Gift for Kindergarten Teacher
Asked by K.B. from Yuma
on December 4, 2008
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Hey moms,
I have seen this question before at one point, so I'm sorry for the repeat. I was thinking of getting my son's teacher a gift card for Christmas. I know...
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- Yes, I am a former teacher and a gift card to a supply store is a great idea. Even a gift card to an office supply store, a restaurant or Target! Another idea that I...
- As a teacher I liked getting gift cards to teacher supply stores. I have colleagues who didn't like that as much because they felt like the gift was for the classroom...
- Hello K., As a kindergarten teacher, I think that would be a FABULOUS idea. I find myself constantly going to some teacher store for things that I need for the class...
