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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...
To Change Schools or Not....
Asked by K.W. from Seattle
on July 14, 2008
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Hello Moms,
My youngest is in a school that frequently underperforms academically. Frequently we get letters in the mail saying that if we want to switch her to ano...
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- I am assuming you are in the Clover Park District. We are in the FP District and, according to one of my friends, are in the "richest" elementary school in the distric...
- Hi K., I worked in a "low preforming" school for several years of my teaching career. Several things to consider are. -- The letter you receive is mandated by ...
- Hello K., I taught in the public school system for nine years and feel that test scores are a poor indicator of how the school is really doing. Test scores really ...
Advice on Low Academic Achievement with Daughter with High IQ
Asked by S.F. from San Francisco
on January 26, 2009
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My daughter is a 16 year old high school junior. She goes to a very competitive private high school. She is a good kid overall, although she's had a boyfriend for th...
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- Hi S., I am a family therapist who specializes in teens and their families, and I would recommend taking the 'long view' on this one and finding out what your daug...
- You might find this article interesting. It was in the New York Times. Here's the link: http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9D0DE0D71331F937A25754C0A96E9...
- S. -- every other mom who has responded so far is exactly right. Take ALL of their suggestions to heart. Grades aren't everything -- if she is calling herself ...
What Do to About Job
Asked by T.B. from Minneapolis
on July 9, 2009
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I have been back to work full-time now for about 1 1/2 years and I really hate it. I got a new manager about 4 months ago and she is just unbearable. She is complete...
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- Hi T., I read your response and the responses of the other moms and they all have some great ideas, but have you ever checked out working from home? We just celeb...
- Hi T.. I just wanted to add that I think there are a LOT of moms out there who are feeling the exact same way. I certainly am, and I hope I can make you feel a little ...
- I agree that you should stick it out...but perhaps there are a few things that can help temporarily. Could you change your hours? Perhaps you could start at 6AM befo...
Mom with a 9Year Old w/Performance Anxiety/Stage Fright??????
Asked by R.C. from Salinas
on May 20, 2008
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Hello, I have a 9yr old who has cried every year to go to school for at least the first week.(Although he is very smart in school and makes friends easily).He has crie...
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- You could look into flower essences, specifically Rescue Remedy (sometimes called 5-flower remedy), this is great for stage fright or performance anxiety. Look it up o...
- I took dancing lessons for 9 years as a child. I got stage fright once and couldn't remember the dance. I was taught not to think or worry about performing before I ...
- Start praying with him and for him. Teach him how to pray and speak the Word out of his mouth when fear tries to come upon him. "God didn't give me a spirit of fear! I...
Teaching Daughter About Teamwork When Her Teammates Need to Be Taught
Asked by K.G. from Dallas
on September 23, 2008
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Ok, i'll try to be brief though it's hard for me to be concise. My daughter is 12, in 7th grade and LOVELY! she is a great kid inside and out. she isn't incredibly at...
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- We are experienceing a lot of this same behavior on my 9 year old daughters Club Soccer team. There were 2 birthday parties this weekend and 3 of the girls did not ge...
- First of all, 7th grade is usually the first year for school, team sorts. You have a mixture of kids that have been doing this for years, so they have great "team spi...
- It does seem that the coach would be the one to talk to, and if that didn't work, I would pull her from the team, and possibly look to privatized sports teams, which d...
Seeking Musical Performer for East Bay Preschool
Asked by S.A. from San Francisco
on September 5, 2008
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Looking for a fun, lively and age appropriate musical performer(s) for a preschool in the East Bay for 120 kids between the ages of 3 and 5. Performances will be brok...
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- James K is great. He has been doing the pottery barn kids sing- alongs as well as private parties, etc...My kids listen to his cd's constantly. Andy Z is another popul...
- There's a musical performer in Alameda named Cowboy Jared. Here's his website: http://cowboyjared.com/iDW/Home.html He performs Friday mornings at the Crosstown C...
- Music Together in the Tri Valley http://www.musictogether.net/ ###-###-#### Director Rowena Morgan My daughter and I went through this program and I taught for ...
Hula Lessons
Asked by E.V. from Honolulu
on May 27, 2008
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My 4yr old daughter is in love with Hula. Whenever we attend a performance and they ask for volunteers she is the first one on stage. With that being said, I have be...
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- Aloha E., My 4 year old twin girls also love to dance! I can tell you of a few resources. My girls just performed in their first ho`ike (show) for the very large ...
- where do you live? I know of a couple of good places in kane'ohe.
- Aloha, There are lots of places that teach hula for young children, and different price points. Here are some suggestions, based on myself and friends and where t...
Do You Agree with Initialing the Homework Nightly for Your Child?
Asked by T.R. from Norfolk
on September 20, 2006
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My son is in 4th grade this year and the teacher requests that I initial his homework each night. I do not know why I should have to do this. My husband and I compri...
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- She is not having you initial his homework because she doesn't think you are good parents, she needs to know when she looks at his work, that his parents have checked ...
- Hi T.. I am thinking that yes I would just initial it. This way she does know, that yes, you are checking it and going over it with him. However I do think she needs t...
- T., My oldest is in 5th grade but, he started having an assignment notebook in 3rd. Which is basicallly the same concept saying yes, I looked at the assignment not...
Help.. Pain 6 Weeks After Total Lapo. Histo. Sergery??
Asked by C.L. from Dallas
on May 29, 2008
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Ok Ladies,
I had what the Doc. called a Total Loposcopic Histroectmey !!!
(I spell it wrong every time)
This is my sad, sob story....
after two deliveries and 7 ...
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- Girl, I don't know where you live but you need to see an OB/GYN ASAP. I highly recommend Dr. Mary Ann Franken in Carrollton ###-###-####) if that is convenient for y...
- You need to keep getting medical help. Quit second guessing yourself and calling yourself names. Your life could be in danger. Go to the emergency room if you have ...
- asap ...call the new obgyn and try to get an earlier appt. ie now, and/or see another doc ie pcp or carenow, urgent care, or go to an er room. there are many places y...
