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Is This Behavior Normal?
Asked by N.D. from Chicago
on December 13, 2007
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Okay, so I desperately need some help. My 4 1/2 year old son is driving me crazy. I am hoping that you can help me out, again, and tell me if this is normal and/or s...
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- I'll be curious to read what everyone else says because I haven't figured out these 4 year olds yet! (Mine just turned 4). We had a similar situation when my son was 2...
- I would just like to share two great books that I have recently read that may give you some insight into your son's behavior. 1) "The Plug-In Drug" by Marie Winn 2...
- I didn't have anything quite this intense, but at about the same age my daughter pushed all of my buttons at the right time. It worked out that I didn't let her go to...
Three Questions
Asked by T.C. from Detroit
on May 27, 2009
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I have about three questions that are all unrelated.
My son is 3 1/2 years old. I sent him to a "pre-school" last fall & didn't continue because I wasn't thrilled ...
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- To erase your business you have to contact Mamasource ( if you have it listed on the business review section) then they will remove it for you. I had mine listed but m...
- To get rid of your business you just contact Mama Source and ask them to remove it and they will. At least that's what I did last year for one I had. My son wasn't in ...
- Personally, I'd abandon the notion of "teaching" and certainly abandon your time limit. Why does he need to know that for pre-school? Make a game of drawing letters th...
What Are "Good" Grades?
Asked by J.N. from Salt Lake City
on April 9, 2009
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OK, I was a super-nerd in school. I always got top grades and was never satisfied with less than an A ...
The trick is that now my daughter is in 4th grade and starti...
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- See I come from the different end of the spectrum. I did what I had to do just to get by,learned but didn't strive. I was expected to bring home C's and above always...
- Grades, Grades, Grades.......I want to pull my hair out! My kids are so different. My daughter has gotten straight A's all through high school and she has spoiled me...
- For me, A's, B's and an occasional C are fine. Mostly I've always told my kids that if they are trying their best, that would do. If they are trying their best and get...
Kindergarten or Not???
Asked by A.H. from Seattle
on December 17, 2008
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Hi there...
I am looking for an enriching program for my son who may not be ready for Kindergarten next year. We live in the Mill Creek area but would be willing t...
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- A., You could always do what my best friend's (at the time) parents did with her. We are the same age, but after one year of Kindergarten her parents decided that ...
- Hi A., I live in Mill Creek too, and my son attends Brighstar Kids acadmey on 164th. He's getting pre-K preschool there and I just love the gals there. So, if you l...
- Not exactly what you're asking for...but... The absolute best program I have EVER come across for letter recognition and reading is in your own home. In fact (unles...
Reading Resistance
Asked by M.S. from Los Angeles
on August 3, 2008
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After getting such great advice for my last question, I thought I'd post one that's closer to my heart. My oldest daughter, now 6 1/2 and going into 1st grade, is very...
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- Hi M.! The first thing that came to mind was to limit TV, movies, and other forms of exciting stimulation. When things are quiet, reading is fun. When there is too ...
- Have her tested for vision accuracy, different than a vision test. Eye Care Center, in Fullerton has a great pediatric department. Most people would pass on the $$ for...
- i had the same issue with my daughter at that age. it turned into a power struggle and the brow beating, threatening, cajoling on my part still leaves a bitter taste i...
"Your Baby Can Read"
Asked by S.A. from Dallas
on May 24, 2008
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Has anyone heard or tried the Your Baby Can Read program?
http://www.yourbabycanread.com
I was wondering if it was worth the money? I have a 2 year old son who alre...
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- I bought "Your baby can read" for my baby. He has watched it since he was about 2 months old. At first I though he might not be interested but as he watched them more ...
- If you look at books in the store there is a level # in the corner. Look for a 1. They are the easiest. Some of them are very simple with just a few words to a page...
- Greetings S.: I agree with the other moms that suggest you find free or low cost resources before spending the $130. If you live in FW, the FW public library has a...
Is This Normal for a Sahm
Asked by D.M. from Steubenville
on November 30, 2006
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I recently decided to be a stay at home mom of my 3 children. My husband works m-s noon til around 2:00am everyday. Sunday is his only day off an he is tired and warn ...
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- Debbie, First of all I know how you feel and I appreciate your honesty. I too have always worked until we moved last April. I was 6mths pregnant and big as a hous...
- Hi Debbie! My name is K. and I've been a SAHM for almost 4 years. I'm 29 years old and my kids are 3 1/2 (4 in April) and almost 2 (January). I worked since I was 1...
- I am a sahm of 5...I also feel this way. My husband is gone Sunday morning until Friday night. It is just me and the kids. I totally understand how you feel, and I thi...
Teacher Is Suggesting My 5 Yr Old Repeat Kindergarten
Asked by R.R. from Salinas
on March 13, 2008
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Hello everyone. I have a 5 year old (6 in June) who will be done with Kindergarten in June. He is struggling a little with reading and phonics. Mostly letter sounds, w...
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- Hello there, I have a struggling Junior in high school that was a September 2nd 5 year old Kindergarten student that had been suggested we hold another year back, due...
- Have you tried Leapfrog Learning Videos (Letter Factory, Word Factory, Storybook Factory)? They are available at Costco currently. My son had a slow start at Reading...
- Hi R., My birthday is late August so I was always one of the youngest. I was also a first grade teacher (before kids). I vote to follow your instincts and send him to...
Toy(s) That Will Keep Them Interested...
Asked by J.R. from Kansas City
on September 19, 2007
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I was wondering if anyone had any ideas or luck with any toy(s) that will keep their children interested for longer than 2 minutes. We have legos, drawing boards/aqua...
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- Try the vsmile video game system. I have a 2 year old and it's a little advanced for, but she is getting the hang it and all the games are educational. I also have a...
- My 3.5 year old loves his train set too. He plays with it for hours. I think they are still too young for a computer. The art items are a great suggestion. Have yo...
- Hi, J., I had all three of my kids right in a row. So I had a newborn, 17 month old, and almost 3. My husband and I found that the kids played TOGETHER and seperately...
