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Anti-social 5 Year Old Son
Asked by S.D. from Sacramento
on September 6, 2009
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Hello,
My son just started Kindergarten at our local Waldorf charter school. He is my only child and has only had a few friends with my help previously, so since I ...
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- I wouldn't worry too much. Sounds like he wasn't in school prior to kindergarten? If so, he hasn't learned how to socialize with kids yet - he only knows adults, so ...
- My suggestion would be to continue arranging playdates but also make sure some of them, you aren't there to supervise & instead, he is at the other kids' house. This ...
- As long as your son is comfortable being alone, I would not worry. This is just how some people are. We don't need to push anything just because the rest of the worl...
Seeking Playdate/playgroups in Riverside/North Riverside for Autistic Son
Asked by A.S. from Chicago
on April 9, 2008
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Hi,
I am looking for play groups/support system for myself and my 3-year-old autistic son. I want him to have exposure to children with his same issues and typical c...
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- A. - Hi, my name is Crystal. I live in the North Plainfield area, and have two boys of my own...4 years old and 2 years old. We are always looking to make new fr...
- Hi A.- I live in Riverside and have a 3 year old son and an almost 7 month daughter. I am also an older mom and work part-time. We too are looking for playdates o...
- A., I do admire you for working part time and raising two special needs children. I am an older mom myself, with an 18-month-old daughter that I stay home with, wh...
Seeking Playgroup in Watauga/Keller/NRH Area for Socialization for Me and Kids
Asked by A.C. from Dallas
on December 6, 2006
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I'd love to get together with some other mommies to meet some new friends for me and my children. We've just recently moved to the area and don't know anyone. We lik...
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- I would also be interested! I have an 8 month old daughter and have been looking for a playgroup. You can email me at ____@____.com Thanks!
- Me too, Me too, Me too!!! I have so been looking for a way for my kids, Britton (2) and Ainsley (8 months) to make new friends, but especially for me!! I am a SAHM, bu...
- Wow, I'm out of the loop. I've lived in NRH for over 2 years and never knew there was a play center at the North East Mall, though I've been there countless times. I h...
Question on Early Socialization
Asked by A.P. from New York
on October 23, 2007
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Hi. I have a 2-3/4 year old son. I am a bit weary of the whole rigamarole of play dates (what happened to the good old days when kids just played with other kids fro...
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- Preschool is what he needs! playdate are for us moms, so if you don't want them, toss them!
- My son is 2 1/2 and has always been a very cautious kid. He actually didn't walk until 20 mo. old because he was so cautious. Besides that, he is a bit shy and reserve...
- Hi A.. I have 4 children. They are 8,7, 22 months, and 1 (next week). None of them have ever had schedules play dates at young ages, and none of them ever went to pres...
Seeking Good Pre-school in Kaiserslautern Area
Asked by R.H. from Stationed Overseas
on March 12, 2008
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I have a 4 year old daughter who has such a desire for learning. At our last duty station she was going to be able to start kindergarten this year in August and she re...
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- Hi there, Check into the Children's Learning Academy. I have heard nothing but great things about that place. Everything is taught in English too! It's like a pr...
- I have a soon to be 4 year old girl too. She has been attending private daycare since we got here in Dec 06. The provider is a military spouse and has a great educat...
- Try homeschooling her. There is material that you can get and teach her yourself.
Needing Socialization for My Toddlers, STAT!! Winters, CA
Asked by S.M. from Sacramento
on August 17, 2008
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We just came back from a cabin trip with another family and I was mortified. They had 3 kids ages 6,7 and 11. Mine are 38 months and 18 months(3 and 1.5). My 3yr old i...
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- Hi S., There is story time at the library in Winters on Tuesdays at 10:30 I think. There is a wide variety of age ranges. They do stories and usually some sort of...
- Arials gym in VV has a drop-in time for toddlers. its 5 or 7 dollars for a couple hours, I think. I used to take my kids to the library all the time. The cultural...
- Have you tried the PACTS group yet? PACTS is a playgroup organization in the Solano area. Kindermusik/Jungle Tots is a fun place to take little ones to get their energ...
Socialization with 5 Year Old
Asked by J. from Chicago
on July 24, 2008
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My 5 1/2 year old son is having some social issues. He is very kind, empathic, verbal, smart and relates well to adults. He has some friends that he enjoys spending ...
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- Hi J., my son sounded just the same,he has Asperger syndrom. This is a form of high functioning Autism.I'm not saying he has it,but just a thought. If you have more...
- My son is 5 and he is like this too. He does play at times, but not much with kids. He has been diagnosed with PDD and sensory integration and also has a seizure dis...
- Have you discussed this with your pediatrician? A lack of social skills can be something important to check out. It is not uncommon for children who lack social s...
My Daughter Is Having Anxiety and Socialization Issues
Asked by C.A. from Miami
on July 26, 2009
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We have move to South Florida 3yrs now.My 13 yr old is overweight,she hates living here she says the kids are so mean. And she cannot find any friends.She seems tobe s...
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- As a former middle school teacher (with mostly gifted kids), I think you need to keep her in school. How will she find any friends if she's home with you and her young...
- First off, I'm sorry to read your daughter has anxiety issues. I know how rough it can be in school. I hung out with the stoners and the kids that did bad things, ev...
- C. first I have to say Bless you for all you do for your family. Having 2 kids knocking on teen-hood is a full time job then to add a 2 year old - you are one busy wom...
New to Autism
Asked by N.B. from Austin
on August 22, 2007
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My daughter has recently been diagnosed by her pedia with a mild form of Autism. This does explain all of the developmental delays I have been experiencing with her. I...
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- Hi N.. I'm happy that you can begin a good understanding of how to help your daughter. Although it is under not so happy circumstances, the path you will go now will b...
- I am happy to hear that you have more information about your child's behaviors. In order to have a complete evaluation - request that there be an Occupational Therapis...
- Hi N., I don't have an autistic child, however I used to work with an autistic child. The ppd that you are refering to is a mild form of autism. The fact that she can...
