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Considering Having 10 Year Old Daughter Repeat 5Th Grade Next Year
Asked by C.W. from San Diego
on April 14, 2009
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My daughter's teacher suggested we hold my 10 year old back next year to repeat fifth grade. She has a lot of problems with Math. She is also the youngest in her cla...
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- Hi, I don't feel that your 10yr. old needs to repeat the whole grade. Do some research and hire a tutor for her a couple of hours, 2-3 days a week. My son is in Highsc...
- I'd put in a vote for holding her back. I have taught middle school and it really does matter if she doesn't know her basic math and what seems like minor spelling and...
- Hi C., I was a teacher for 17 years and I know how challenging this decision is for you. However, I also know how hard 6th grade is. I have watched students come in...
Ahead of Curriculum - Need Options
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on April 8, 2007
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Hi Mamas,
My daughter went to a Montessori / daycare since she was three years old. She is now in Kindergarten and the "work" they do is a repeat for her (we are at...
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- My experience with the Texas Public School System is you have to yell and scream A LOT to be heard. I used to work for it and found it to be a very undesirable atmosph...
- S., My middle child was designated GT in Kindergarten in the TX Public Schools down in Belton, TX. Her teacher there was fantastic. We too experienced the same si...
- Hi S.! This is exactly what happened to my daughter, but in MI schools and over 9 years ago. We have homeschooled ever since. Since I'm not sure what is available...
My 8 Year Old Son Has a Hard Time Reading
Asked by L.W. from Cumberland
on November 18, 2006
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Hi my name is Becky I have an 8 year old son. As a baby was very advance for his age. Walked at 9mo., rode a bike without training wheels before he was 3years old. Cou...
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- Hooked on Phonics was taken off the market b/c it was so succesful. Crazy you say? Yes it is crazy but read Natural Cures They Don't Want You To Know by Kevin Trudeau...
- I'm not sure I can help with the reading part but the ADHD maybe. My oldest nephew has ADHD and my brother and his wife had him allergy tested because their Dr. told t...
- I am a mom of five and a mom of a handicap child with ADD. My son had a extrelemly hard time with reading and the teachers were patient to a point then they started to...
Advice
Asked by M.B. from St. Louis
on February 26, 2008
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I have a 16 month old son and he hasn't really started talking. He's happy, healthy and very social. He laughs and babbles and make all sorts of noises but hasn't real...
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- I wouldn't be concerned about that. He will talk when he is ready. My youngest son turned 2 in October and didn't have a very large vocabulary. Now he is talking in...
- M. give him a little more time he is still little he will talk alot when your not expecting him to then he will do alot for you.. Have fun with him now that he is litt...
- I wouldn't worry to much. My daughter(17 mo's) had very few spoken words for quite some time. Then one day she just started saying new words. In about a week she has a...
Scheduled Repeat C-section
Asked by C.M. from Oklahoma City
on August 13, 2009
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I had a c-section with my daughter do to her being breech.I opted to have a repeat c-section with this baby.I am 39 weeks pregnant and they have not scheduled my c-sec...
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- I also had a repeat c-section and at my 38 wk visit I believe they scheduled mine and I had it on the day I was 39 wks. So I would definetly call your dr. Good luck
- You should schedule it as soon as possible. Normally you have your section for week 39
- I would call your OB today and request to be put on the schedule. My sister-in-law's 2nd c-section was scheduled a full 3 months before my nephew was born. J.
Studdering Issue with Other Child at the Babysitter's House
Asked by J.L. from Columbus
on January 15, 2007
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My son is 2 1/2 and like most kids his age, he is a little mocking bird. He repeats (and remembers) everything that he hears. He has been with our current sitter for...
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- While I know your son does not have a speech problem I thought I would chip in with advice on helping children who do have speech problems... this may work for your so...
- When your son studders I would simply explain that speaking that way is something that little boy has to work on just like your son has to work on...(fill in something...
- Instead of saying dont talk like so and so...tell him to slow down and say that again please. When my step-son developed the stuttering we would do that and it alevia...
Something NEW!!
Asked by S.R. from Detroit
on February 17, 2008
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I've thrown baby showers for my girlfriends before, but I need some fresh ideas. No word yet on the sex of her baby, and it will be in the early fall. Of course we'r...
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- My mom did a casserole shower for my baby. Although he was a second child (there was a 4 yr gap between them). There was a cute saying on the invite about not havin...
- I have an idea for a couple games you could play at the baby shower.........my sisters and I had a baby shower for my brother and his wife. You first figure out how m...
- Hi S., I just had a baby of my own, and a lot of my friends are having babies these days. One thing I loved about my shower was that the guests were asked to give a...
Seeking Help with Behavior
Asked by B.M. from Atlanta
on May 9, 2007
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I have a three year old little boy and he is going through a crazy phase right now.. Not only is he very demanding and thinks he is the adult.. He has a bad problem wi...
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- You're doing a lot right! Here's one suggestion: Turn the question back on him. When he says "Can I have ice cream now?" You say "When did Mommy say you could have...
- Hey, you've got some great advice already. I just wanted to add that my mother (who had four children) told me that odd years are going to be difficult. Ages one, th...
- Well it sounds to me that your son and my 3 year old daughter need to hangout because they are the same! I believe that you are dealing with normal healthy 3 year old ...
Please Help Us to Get Rid of the Pacifier!
Asked by K.S. from Rochester
on August 9, 2009
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I need help trying to get my 2 year old daughter to give up her pacifier. We started about 2 months ago only when in her crib. We really just started trying over last ...
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- I'm just wondering but is it a big deal if she still wants it just in her crib? Perhaps she needs that comfort a bit longer. At least she gave it up during the day. I'...
- Your daughter is still young and just may need her pacifier. I had to wean both of my sons off the binky when they were closer to 3 years old. It's a bit easier at t...
- Dear K., I have 5 who never used a pacifier but one daughter who is a thumb sucker. Some children need the sucking longer than others. Is there some reason why it must...
My Seven Yr Old Son Is Becoming a Bully and Not Doing His School Work
Asked by A.M. from Dayton
on May 14, 2009
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I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions on how I can handle this situation with him. I already made hiom repeat kdg. and he is still doing the same thing and I d...
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- The advice on getting the developmental exam is a good one. I'll bet he's got underlying issues that are making it difficult for him, and that's why he's acting out. ...
- One thing that popped out at me reading your request was: "I don't want to punish him too harsh and he think I don't love him." You cannot be afraid to discipline your...
- I sort of agree with the other posts in that he is acting this way for a reason, you need to do what you can to get to the bottom of it, and that something like a mart...
