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Talented and Gifted Program
Asked by J.W. from Dallas
on December 29, 2008
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Celena is the only person who answered my request everybody else was so nasty....
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- There is no need to try to test them. It's really pass or fail. My son took it last year and missed it by 5 points. He's being retested this year. Whether he passes or...
- I think the test varies on the age of the child and also from school district to school district. My daughter was tested in the 3rd grade and then we moved before the...
- okay, first, please don't subject your son to that kind of pressure. i'm assuming this is the six year old mentioned in your sig line????? and a G/T test is not a "n...
How Do You Get over an Embarrassing Moment?
Asked by C.F. from Dallas
on July 10, 2008
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We where at the park yesterday with a group of moms that I had just met for the first time. It was like a play date kind of thing. My daughter was trying to do a car...
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- I agree with all these other moms! If the other moms just walked away, they're not the kind of people you want to be friends with, or have around your kids. Laugh it...
- Everybody has a moment. Just laugh it off when you see the moms. Don't act as though you are so embarrassed (even though you are). If the group of moms you were w...
- C., thanks for the good laugh. I can see me embarassing myself in some sort of similar fashion. I often feel like the odd person even with those folks I know (neighb...
Modeling
Asked by K.B. from Sacramento
on January 4, 2008
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Does any one know anything, good or bad, about a company called Take 2 Talent it is a modeling agency?
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- If this place is in off of 50 I think by Hazel or close by could be Folsom. I wouldnt go with them. I took my son to a place off of Hazel (I think it was take 2 but ...
- Hi K., If you are serious about the business (for you or your little one)you probably want to go to an agency rather than a school. A good agent will be able to re...
- If this is the one in Folsom, and I think it is, I did some research after taking my kids out there and online there is a LOT of bad info about them. I also spoke to ...
Child Sings to Everything
Asked by L.N. from Chicago
on July 14, 2009
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Hi I have a 2 year old daughter that loves to sing and was singing before she started talking. She looks very relaxed when she sings and I would like to continue to e...
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- Definitely try some music classes! I teach piano at the Suzuki Orff School of Music in Chicago (Chicago Ave close to Milwaukee) and we have great toddler classes that ...
- Provide her with music. If you can, get her her own little music box. It can be one for preschoolers with child proof "cds" or if you think she can handle it, a cd p...
- If you are in the city, Wiggleworms, at the Old School of Folk Music, has great interactive sing-along classes for toddlers. I would encourage her interest by finding...
My Daughter 12 Has a Singing Talent but Is Shying Away About Her Gift
Asked by C.D. from Austin
on February 18, 2008
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Our 12 year old has an amazing voice for her age, she has competed in Vegas, sang at Antones in Austin, and has just been accepted to audition for America's Got Talen...
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- hi this is my first ever Blog! However, I checked out Marriah on you tube, i am a full time mum (english which is why i write mum) I am a musician here in austin and ...
- hi, i looked at the youtube video. not only is she a beautiful girl, but she definitely is a gifted singer. i am sad though, as a mom of 6 girls, to hear her singing...
- I agree with Janet - give her a little time. I listened to her Youtube Almost Lover. She does have a BEAUTIFUL voice, an effortless that is truly amazing. These ea...
Information on Children's Modeling.
Asked by S.Y. from Dallas
on April 17, 2007
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I have been asking you moms a lot of questions lately and everyone has been so helpful. Thanks to all! A friend who hasn't seen my daughter in a year and recently me...
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- I am an actress with a local agent and considered getting my son into it too. However, I have decided against it for the time being. I really think you should wait ti...
- Check out Kim Dawson Agency (I guess this is the most known for modeling) in Dallas. Go to http://www.kimdawsonagency.com and go to models. Hope it helps. It is always...
- I just wanted to say that althought I am not into the modeling thing myself, it seems reasonable to allow yourself to keep some of the money made in the process if you...
What Are "Good" Grades?
Asked by J.N. from Salt Lake City
on April 9, 2009
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OK, I was a super-nerd in school. I always got top grades and was never satisfied with less than an A ...
The trick is that now my daughter is in 4th grade and starti...
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- See I come from the different end of the spectrum. I did what I had to do just to get by,learned but didn't strive. I was expected to bring home C's and above always...
- Grades, Grades, Grades.......I want to pull my hair out! My kids are so different. My daughter has gotten straight A's all through high school and she has spoiled me...
- For me, A's, B's and an occasional C are fine. Mostly I've always told my kids that if they are trying their best, that would do. If they are trying their best and get...
Baby Photo Contest
Asked by L.M. from Wichita Falls
on March 16, 2009
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Several months ago I entered my son's baby picture into an online baby photo contest. Since then I have received several emails saying they would put his name a pictur...
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- i did this also...i got emails about the book trying to get me to buy it for years. i don't think its for real, only cuz when i didn't respond, i got emails for so lon...
- I can't speak to this particular publishing come-on, but as a teacher, I have received, over the years, a notice that I "have the opportunity to nominate outstanding s...
- No, sounds like a gimmick. If agencies want you they will let you know. You should spend NO money for anything. I grew up modeling and my daughter does some as w...
Child Actors or Models - Any Advice?
Asked by C.B. from Los Angeles
on June 1, 2008
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So, we've been hearing it for awhile that we should get our little one into commercials or modeling. Now that he's 2.5 we decided to give it a shot because we realize...
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- They'll want pictures. You choose types of ads -- print, TV, movies, etc. They call several kids to a shoot. The one that behaves/performs gets paid.
- C., I couldn't say it better than Elena! Yes, life is getting harder for almost all of us. I am one of the Real Estate chaos victims - that we just became welfare r...
- You do realize that acting and modeling is not play? It is hard work. Are you sure you want to put your 2 1/2 year old to *work?* I have worked in the industry for ...
