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My 16 Year Old
Asked by K.J. from Chicago
on April 22, 2008
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I have a 16 year old daughter who is very smart, but she doesn't do her work at school. She has always just gotten by. This bothers me, because I try to excel in wha...
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- Hey K., I have to say this Whats wrong with Job corp????? I realize it is not a parents first pick however at least she will learn a trade that will enable her to su...
- I suggest no allowance or financial 'support' AT ALL unless her grades improve. Once they do improve, she should also get a 'real' JOB, so she can see how awful it is...
- Firstly, highschools (and the school system in general) are not exactly designed to help kids discover their passions and potential. I didn't take it really seriously...
Son with ADHD, How to Help Him....
Asked by L.O. from Sacramento
on March 4, 2009
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I have a 9yr old who has been diagnosed with ADHD. For the longest time I refused to medicate him but his impulse behavior was getting him suspended (the first time h...
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- Sometimes with children who have difficulty concentrating, there is a part in the brain that needs to be kept busy with activity, so the rest of the body/mind is able ...
- ADDitude magazine has useful, neutral articles about alternative approaches (in addition to other topics about living with ADHD). Unfortunately, nothing will work as w...
- I have a daughter who is ADHD, I have her on concerta and I love the medicine. Also coffee works for kids with ADHD, it does the reverse thing on them. It is a downer ...
Successful VBAC with Boulder Nurse Midwives??
Asked by T.K. from Denver
on February 9, 2009
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Hi,
I am 27 weeks pregnant with my second child. I am seeing the Boulder Nurse Midwives and now that my pregnancy is getting closer to the end, I am having concern...
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- Hi T., I am in the same boat, 27 weeks (due May 7) along and hoping for a VBAC. My doctor is supportive, but last appointment he made me worry a little. We had a ...
- I drove 50 miles (one way) down to Highlands Ranch in order to have my Dr and a hopsital that supported VBAC's. It was a great expereince and my baby was 8 lbs 14 oz- ...
- I don't know anything about this topic or your current docs, BUT I will say if you have doubts at all switch right away. It is never too late to find a new doc. TRUS...
Won't Eat Veggies Anymore
Asked by E.C. from Boston
on December 15, 2008
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Ok, so here is the deal. Our 13 month old daughter used to eat veggies ALL the time. We are now starting to mix baby food with the food that we eat. It seems like over...
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- I totally agree with the sneaking idea...works great with my 2 year old. Also, a daily multivitamin puts my mind at ease.
- Hi E., No Worries! Go ahead and hide veggies in her food! The desired result here is that yo want her to be healthy and eat a balanced diet. Right now she is proba...
- I hope you keep giving them to her. my daughter did something similar at about that age and I gave in and didn't push the issue, now she is 7 years old and won't eat ...
Home Work That Really Pays. What Really Works?
Asked by C.L. from Dallas
on October 30, 2007
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Out of the 5 million emails I've recieved over the years claiming that I "too, can make $xxx a day, by simply following this program..." I've actually tried many, and...
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- HI C.!! I work from home and know that it can be done. What I do is very legitimate. It is not a get rich quick scheme...you do have to put time and effort into it. Yo...
- I work "with" the same company that Tracy does, but we are on different "teams". I invite you to check both out before you make a decision. My websites are www.workath...
- I am a Tupperware Consultant and I love it! Tupperware has been around for 60 years so it pretty much sells itself - especially this time of year when people are shopp...
School Help for My 10 Year Old 5Th Grader
Asked by M.M. from Oklahoma City
on November 15, 2007
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My son is struggling this year. He can't remember to turn in homework, or he just doesn't do it. He says he is trying as hard as he can. I fear we are going to have...
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- Shannon: We all seem to struggle with organization. Research shows some interesting things that you might find helpful. Different organizational strategies work for...
- I have the same age kids and my son is very bright, but lazy. We had the same problem and took video gaming away, he was getting addicted and even limiting him brought...
- Hi Shannon. Don't worry, you are not the only parent that has this concern. I am a sixth grade teacher and deal with this organization issue a lot in the beginning. It...
