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Seeking Advise on How to Deal with a 16-Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Minneapolis
on April 11, 2008
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I have a 16 yr old daughter who has been an A+ student until she started high school. She has always taken advanced level classes and is now taking IB-Prep classes so...
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- Hi A. - I have a 15 yr old daughter who is an A student and taking IB prep classes/honor classes as a freshman and still getting straight A's. I have a 13yr old so...
- I want to commend you for doing such a great job as a single mother and putting her needs before your own. That is great of you. When I was 16 I was having sex w...
- For the most part, it sounds like you have a normal teenage girl. For what it's worth, from reading you post, it seems like she has way too much on her plate. I ...
Teachers
Asked by T.W. from Lansing
on October 10, 2008
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My dd is a great student....mostly A's with a B or two every making period. She is in 8th grade. What I have heard from her in the last couple years is she has a har...
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- Hi T. W As a High School teacher (and Grandmother)remind your daughter that I cannot please every student. Ask her what would happen if I didn't work for my studen...
- What do you know about this teacher? Can they actually teach? Your daughter may not like her becasue she is not a good teacher, or she may be inappropiate in class. ...
- Is she flunking the class with the disliked teacher? If not maybe it's just she doesn't like the teacher. Otherwise, Sylvan might be a way to emphasize the class and...
Looking for Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preschool
Asked by L.A. from San Diego
on March 3, 2008
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Hi,
I would like to know if anyone has had any experience with a bilingual preschool in the San Diego area. Did your child enjoy the class and actually learn both En...
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- Hi L., There is a preschool called magic kingdom in Paridise Hills that my daughter went to. The caregivers name is Tia and she is wonderful with the children. She ...
- My daughter goes to a preschool where they teach spanish, and her teachers all speak spanish. Its called childrens creative performance arts academy. They have one i...
- Hi L., we also have a program at home that we started recently that I think you might really like. Our program is called Imagine and Learn and we are in East Chula Vis...
Stay Home Mom Wants Desperately to Get Her Degree!!
Asked by J.R. from New York
on July 21, 2009
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Hello everyone!
I am a 25 year old, married, stay at home mom. I also work from home watching two little ones who are like family to us. Its great but busy!
My que...
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- I have a bachelors degree in Marketing. Most of my education was funded by a FEDERAL STAFFORD LOAN through Sallie Mae. I also had several FEDERAL PERKINS LOANS. There...
- <cue the "entrepreneurs" trying to sell you on "becoming your own boss" with Avon, Pampered Chef, Arbonne, Taste of Home, Tastefully Simple, Tupperware and the like.> ...
- Like you, I have put up getting my bachelor's degree on hold for a while, so I know all the excuses. :-) Last year I finally signed up for online courses. Again, lik...
Going Back to school...is It the Right Time?
Asked by T.Y. from Detroit
on July 12, 2009
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Good Morning,
I am faced with making a really hard decision that I feel is a "catch 22". I was recently accepted to law school and was very excited, until I began mak...
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- First that is great you were accepted to law school!!! Now for your question I went back to school 3 years ago my kids were 15 and 8. Yes it is alot of work and some h...
- Hello T. - congratulations on being accepted into law school . I wish I had some perfect advice for you. You sound like a wonderful mom and I completely understand tha...
- It sounds as though you will be missing a large portion of the next four years of your sons life and the time you had available to spend together, make sure you factor...
Seeking Scholarship and Grant Opportunities for Non-traditional College Student
Asked by L.H. from Dallas
on March 28, 2008
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Hello:
I am 39 years old and I am returning back to school to complete my bachelor's degree and go on to a master's program. I am looking for a scholarshop or grant s...
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- Go to fastweb.com AMAZING resource for all!!!
- I would recommend calling Wayne Smith at Argosy University. He is the Chair of the College of Business. He will have access to the information you need and be happy t...
- Since you were in the military, you should look into scholarship opportunities for veterans. Other than that, please don't take this the wrong way as I truly do not m...
Private Schools in the North Gwinett Area
Asked by W.B. from Atlanta
on January 31, 2007
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Hi Moms. I have REALLY been thinking about putting my 8 year old son in a private school. He is an excellent student and has good behavior, but I want him to get the b...
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- I taught for 12 years before I had my own child. I taught in both private and public schools, and in the NG cluster. From my experience, I feel that it is not private ...
- Hi - Wesleyan School is in Norcross, at the corner of Spalding and Peachtree Parkway. It is an excellent private school. It is also a Christian school, teaching Bib...
- Greater Atlanta Christian is a great private school. A little pricey but excellent education all around. If you still want the private school education with the public...
College Scholarship Search Services -- Worth The $$?
Asked by S.B. from San Francisco
on January 20, 2009
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The great news is my middle daughter was accepted into a great college nursing program. This has been her lifelong dream, and we are so excited that she has been able...
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- http://www.scholarshipexperts.com/signup.jsp?sourceid=3026737 S., I used to work at Embark during the dot-com phase. I am not sure what there database is like n...
- I worked in the Financial Aid of my school for 1.5 years and one thing we tell students is to NEVER pay for a scholarship service. Grants, work study, and a part time...
- hi S., my name is J.. i came a across this article from the newspaper, because i myself is starting to do due diligence for my son who will be in college in 2011. th...
Seeking Grants
Asked by L.W. from Detroit
on June 24, 2007
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I am in college right now and still have about five years ahead of me. I was wondering if anyone knew where I could find money, grants, scholarships for working moms....
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- Besides being a lawyer, I teach at Rochester College in Rochester, MI. They have an accelerated program which means that if you are over age 24 years you can complete...
- Hi L. - If you haven't already, I would make an appointment with the schools financial aid office. They should have a book/listing of grants/scholarships and a fin...
- Hello, And I hate to piggyback off of your post, but... I'm kind of in the same boat. I got accepted to a program at Western last fall and still haven't returned ...
Seeking College Scholarships Information. Daughter Is in Her Junior Year of HS.
Asked by A.B. from Chicago
on December 12, 2008
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I am looking for information on college scholarships. My daughter recieved a 21 on her ACT. The goal was 25, and we were a little short. The field she is interested in...
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- I think you should do some research regarding the ACT prep prior to enrolling your daughter. There may not be enough of an increase in score to make a difference. T...
- Check out the Upromise website. They have a link that will show you all (or most) that is available out there. You will have to register at their site but it is well...
- Talk to the high school guidance counselor. There are a lot of "little" scholarships like Disabled Veteran's essay, kiwanis, Polish American Falcons etc that receive ...
