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Mom Seeking to Make Decision on Creme De La Creme or Primrose in Plano, TX
Asked by A.J. from Dallas
on July 19, 2009
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Hello, New mom who is looking for childcare in the North Dallas area. I recently took a tour of Creme de la Creme in Plano and Primrose North Dallas and still find it ...
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- Love Creme de la Creme of Plano!! Both of my boys go there and love it! There's no comparison to the academics. They learn so much in a great inviting envirnoment. ...
- I suggest Primrose hands down! Primrose is a great school with a great curriculum and also offers part time options. My 9 month old is in a Primrose school and I hav...
- I know that is the perceived norm, but who says? Who says that an 18 month old needs to start learning with her peers? What should she be learning, do you think, f...
When Did You Have 'The Talk' with Your Kids
Asked by J.S. from Raleigh
on March 28, 2008
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My son, 7, is starting to show an interest in physical pleasures. He's noticing pretty girls, when there is a kissing scene on a TV show (even the Disney ones) he get...
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- I have a 4 yr old daughter and 6 yr old son. We have talked about private parts and defined those as anything a bathing suit covers. We only allow them to kiss each ...
- Mary, I think you did a fantastic job of talking to "both" your kids on this subject. As a child growing up and as a mother, I never kept these things secretive fro...
- I had the talk with my son when he was about 9 or 10. These days you have to start early because kids are learning so much from their friends that it is crazy. I think...
Young Teenage Girls Having Sex!
Asked by R.P. from Peoria
on November 20, 2006
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I am struggling with how the young teens these days think having sex is "just something they all do."
We are a christian home and our kids have been raised knowin...
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- This is a really tough subject and I'm not the parent of a teenager yet, but I was a teenager myself just a few years ago and I can see how your daughter is thinking. ...
- My question would be where was you daughter when this happened? And who is supplying alcohol to 14 year olds? I know that kids are going to do whatever they want regar...
- Ok, my advice will probably be a tad different. My kids are still very young so this is how I feel about the situation for the future. Talk with her to see if this i...
Advice How to Explain My 9 Year Old About the Birds and the Bees
Asked by A.G. from Austin
on June 25, 2008
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My son started asking a few more detail questions about sex and babies. All we ever told him there is a seed in mommies tummies that make the baby. With the sex part ...
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- this is a need to know subject. tell the absulute truth to his questions in terms a nine year old will understand without an infomation overload. Kids these days know ...
- OK it has been a while but let me see what I remember and can share in this situation. You can make it more advanced as you see fit. I hope this was of some use. thes...
- A friend told me about The Body Book. I haven't gotten it yet. I had to have the conversation with my daughter after a girl on our street decided to tell her all about...
Social Groups for 17 Year Old
Asked by S.W. from New York
on May 2, 2009
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Hi Moms, I need to find a place where my child can socialize without fear of her peers using drugs and alcohol. It seems to me that all her friends are into experiment...
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- Hi S., This is a problem in most neighborhoods. The 17 year old is so in-between as far as night life etc. Are there any church teen groups? Sometimes there can be dan...
- That's tough. I too grew up in NYC and the only people that never drank or smoked pot were the nerds in 'Campus Ministry' at my highschool. And you know what- come to ...
- Hi S., I have a 20 yo and an almost 16 yo, so I can relate. I suggest the YMCA in your area--they have a program called Strong Kids, it's free, and teens ages 13-18 c...
Husband with ADHD
Asked by A.M. from St. Louis
on September 25, 2008
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I really need to talk to other women who can relate, I know everyone’s situation is unique, but my husband has ADHD and although thankfully he can maintain a decent ...
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- They do have medicine to help with his ADHD. Check into it. If he is on some and not doing better than he needs to try another one. Hang in there,
- Hi A. M: I sent you a private message but because I've been on Mamasource for about 48 hours, I haven't exactly figured out all the bells and whistles with this site. ...
- A., I'm can't relate to having a husband w/ADHD, but I am ADHD myself. Is your husband on ADHD medications? Is he going to therapy? If not, explain to him that it is ...
My Daughter 12 Has a Singing Talent but Is Shying Away About Her Gift
Asked by C.D. from Austin
on February 18, 2008
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Our 12 year old has an amazing voice for her age, she has competed in Vegas, sang at Antones in Austin, and has just been accepted to audition for America's Got Talen...
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- hi this is my first ever Blog! However, I checked out Marriah on you tube, i am a full time mum (english which is why i write mum) I am a musician here in austin and ...
- hi, i looked at the youtube video. not only is she a beautiful girl, but she definitely is a gifted singer. i am sad though, as a mom of 6 girls, to hear her singing...
- I agree with Janet - give her a little time. I listened to her Youtube Almost Lover. She does have a BEAUTIFUL voice, an effortless that is truly amazing. These ea...
Help!!! I Think My 13 Yr Old May Be bi-polar...need Input from Moms Familiar.
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on April 25, 2008
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I am seeking input from moms who have been through this and know the signs and behavior of a bi-polar teen or child. I know what they say on the pamplets but I need mo...
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- I am not a doctor, but do have experience with bipolar depression. This does not sound like it to me, rather more of an anxiety disorder and inability to control ange...
- A roommate of mine in college was bipolar and what you describe doesn't sound like it at all. People who are bipolar go between happy/euphoric and upset/depressed/ang...
- I spent seven years with a bipolar man and this is not bipolar disorder... this is out of control anger. Get her some counseling right away, there are plenty of progr...
Skipping a Grade
Asked by K.B. from Kansas City
on May 6, 2009
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I am faced with the decision of letting my 7 year (1st Grade) old skip the 2nd grade. He was going to the 2nd grade for reading and math time, so he could continue to ...
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- Only you know best, but when you said you would hold him back in a heartbeat, that needs to be thought through. If you would hold him back, he may not be ready to mov...
- I was faced with a similar situation. My oldest is "too smart" for her age group so I moved her up where she would be the youngest. I had had her eval to make sure thi...
- You have sooo many responses and I am very late in my response, but I just made this decision this past fall. My son is also in 1st grade. He went to 2nd grade readi...
