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Preschool Options in San Fernando Valley
Asked by J.S. from Los Angeles
on September 1, 2009
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Ok Fellow Mommies in the Valley. I'm not from California and didn't go through the school system here. I have a 1 1/2 year old and I haven't looked into the pre-school...
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- Look no further than Children's Circle in Van Nuys. ###-###-#### Tim Craig is the director and would be happy to give you a tour. Good luck, G. Brown, M.A. ...
- My son has been going to Little Treasures in Van Nuys (Saticoy and Louise) since he was 2 years old. He is 4 now and will be starting kindergarten next week. Because...
- Welcome to California! Sorry about the smoke and fires, that part of living year has to be the yuckyest!! My son just started Kindergarden. We had a great time in p...
Only Children
Asked by E.A. from New York
on March 12, 2009
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Hi,
This question is specifically for moms of an only child. I have a 4 1/2 year old son who is smart, creative and independent. He goes to prek for a few hours a da...
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- E., Rahima Baldwin Dancy: You are Your child's First Teacher. I think you are doing great with all that you tell us you are doing. I don't think he'll have a pr...
- I have an only, a girl who just turned 4. I sort of have the opposite problem, as she will not play by herself, and if she does it's not for very long. She gets bored....
- E. - I am an only child and I have many friends who are as well. We always laugh at you people w/ siblings b/c you just don't seem to understand that we are content w...
Thoughts on Preschool for Next Year.
Asked by M.L. from Minneapolis
on January 9, 2009
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My 3 1/2 year old is in her first year of preschool. She is in a class of kids ranging from 3 years old to 5 years old. She is the youngest in her class and does rea...
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- You may not like what I am about to say but you are more than capable of teaching her the preschool skills she needs to know and because she is shy she doesn't need to...
- I would put her in the smaller class, assuming you work with her already at home on shapes, letters, etc. If you do not work on those things with her, then the pre-k ...
- I would choose the smaller class. I think it is more critical to spend that year before K in a classroom that will build up whatever weaknesses a child might have. So ...
Should I 86 My 12 Year Old Son's X-box 360
Asked by G.J. from Los Angeles
on February 22, 2007
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My son got an X-Box 360 for Christmas and joined the gaming community that came with the unit, so he can play with other players on line. He wears the headset and hos...
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- Hello G.! I must say that XBox live is NOT FOR KIDS... my son is 14 years old and I do not allow him to utulize that service. My husband plays games on it, so i have...
- The XBox communities have a lot of older people playing and they usually dont take well to a 12 year old joining it. They prefer older gamers. So as a reaction he may ...
- G., I personally think that the in home game systems are right up there with TV. If you can't get your things done then you going get to use them. If you can't ge...
Troubled Teen
Asked by N.U. from Fort Wayne
on January 22, 2007
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My son just turned 18. He was kicked out of High School for attendance so I put him in Alternative School, 12-3 each day. He had better things to do and got kicked o...
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- Not that I want to be the one to jump to conclusions but is your son and his friends smoking pot or doing some other drug? Lack of interest in school and therefore in ...
- unfortunatly hes 18 theres not much you can do. i was your son at one point i dropped out at 17 after 9/11 i tried home schooling which was ok but my mother worked so ...
- hello and what about getting intenet like a school charter, i belive in some of the home school off the internet, they will let you kids up to i think 20 get the schoo...
Private Schooling
Asked by S.S. from Phoenix
on February 8, 2007
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Hello Ladies;
I am thinking about sending my son to a Private School. He is in the 4th grade and I would really like to begin to prepare him for (private)high schoo...
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- Check out www.Greatschools.com
- Hi Sally, Got a great school for you! I taught at Phoenix Christian School on 24th St. and Thomas. They are a great school to get him ready for a great high school. T...
- I actually went to St. Theresa on 52nd and Thomas. It was a great school. And a lot of my teachers are still there... You should check it out!
Putting Career on Hold Temporarily or Permanently?
Asked by E.J. from Chicago
on February 2, 2009
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Looking for opinions/insights from all of you mamas that have put your careers on hold either for a couple years or completely to raise your kids. I am wondering if yo...
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- Look at things long term. What do you want to do when your kids are in school and you're not being super full-time mommy all the time? Do you want to return to the s...
- I am going to give you the best advice I ever got when my son was born. The mom had older children than I did and had quit her career when her children were born. She ...
- Hey there Mommy!!! I think you know in your heart what you want to do...what all of us moms want to do...have it all. I like you went back and forth many years ago. ...
Letting Go 1St Child Going to School All Day
Asked by S.D. from Topeka
on August 3, 2009
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I'm a sahm of 3 and now my son is going off to school.I don't let them go very far out of my sight.Now I have to deal with my fears as a parent and how to handle them,...
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- We homeschool using child-directed methods. Sometimes that includes workbooks, etc. But usually it's more hands-on, real-life lessons. K.
- Good Morning S., Ruth gave you some excellent information. Learning needs to be more fun the work!! Made up silly songs, about colors, shapes or Mr. ABC built a letter...
- I am a mother of 2 boys (grown with families) and 2 girls ages 16 and 18. I believe children need the freedom to play and exercise and not be burdened with school wor...
2.5 Yr Old Starting pre-school..Need Opinions
Asked by K.R. from New York
on July 17, 2009
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Hi Moms!!!
Quick questions...I need some opinions. Not sure what to do. My daughter will be starting pre-school in September. The school has a Summer program and...
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- It may happen either way, but this way by the time Sept rolled around if she were already attending it may make it a little easier. I think the parent is the one that...
- Definitely sign her up with camp so she can get used to her surroundings and a teacher can try to win her trust--esp if she'll have the teacher in the fall. She can go...
- Hi K., I think that starting in the summer would be a great advantage to your daughter. Because she will be the only new kid, the teachers will be able to help her ma...
Seeking Counselor for Testing for Add/dyslexia in Southlake/Grapevine Area
Asked by M.H. from Dallas
on September 11, 2008
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HI Everyone,
I am wanting to get a jump on this year for my daughter. We have toyed with the notion that she may have some ADD tendencies. She is starting off this ...
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- Hi M., I gave the following advice to another request, and a lot of it applies to your daughter... I remember when I was in school, it took me forever to get goi...
- If you have been diagnosed as dyslexic, you should consider being screened for celiac/gluten sensitivity. Here's an article (from the scientific/medical literature...
- Another Doctor is Dr. Dante Burgos (psychiatrist... they can prescribe meds, counsellors cannot) at the Holiner Group at Medical City Dallas. As far as a counsellor...
