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Help! My 15 Year Old Is Driving Me Crazy!
Asked by K.K. from Saginaw
on May 16, 2008
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I have a 15 year old son. I'm at my wits end. These are some of things he does. We'll check his school work load on the schools website, and find assignments that do...
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- Oh, K., do I ever feel your pain!? I have thought myself to be alone in this battle SO often! Rest assured you are not alone. I have a 17 year old boy and we have t...
- I used to do that too, and so did my brother. He will grow out of it, eventually. My parents did the same thing you're doing, although, for me, it was tv and books a...
- Hi, My kids are not that old yet but what you are describing sounds just like me when I was that age. I could be way off base, but I was struggling with depression at...
Carpe Diem-allen , Creme De La Creme-allen, Primrose of West Allen, Tx?
Asked by N.N. from Dallas
on August 18, 2009
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HI,
I am new to this forum and I am looking for advice on the following schools for my little boy.
primrose of west allen,
primrose of forst creek on coit and hedg...
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- Carpe Diem is the best one. Hands down. I thought Primrose and Creme had their good points, but CD was just much more interested in the kids than all the too-do in t...
- I second TJ about Primrose! My 10 month old is there and I have never been happier! He loves going to school each day and I am always greeted by happy, smiling teach...
- my son attends West Allen Primrose. We love it and can't say enough great things about it. The staff is awesome. Everyone knows all the kids. I feel safe leaving my ch...
4 Year Old Still Orally Fixated
Asked by L.P. from Columbia
on March 5, 2009
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I have a little boy that is 4 and a half years old. He was 6 weeks premature and has had a few issues associated with that. He has tongue thrust and is taking speach...
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- You may consider a zinc deficiency - which often causes impaired senses of taste and smell, especially in children. Just google "zinc deficiency" and see if it makes ...
- Some kids are just like that. I have three kids, and the oldest and youngest never put things in their mouths. My middle one put EVERYTHING in her mouth until she wa...
- It could be that he has some sensory issues. My nearly 5 year old chews on things from time to time. An Occupational Therapist or your pediatrician (with a special q...
My Daughter Talks Constanlty
Asked by H.H. from Greensboro
on January 30, 2008
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My 11 year old daughter talks non stop. She has had the teacher send notes home about her socilizing in class way to much.We have talked to her about this but it has n...
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- Ihave a 10 year old. This stage has just begun for her. Her teacher has started commenting on how "chatty" she is. I think it is a puberty thing or something- being...
- She may be more advanced than others and bored with the school work...many gifted children have a difficult time remaining engaged. If this is not the case, she may n...
- I am the mother of five and know what you are going through. Threats after threats and none seemed to work but one. If she socializes in school she can not socializ...
How to Handle Rude Teacher?
Asked by O.O. from New York
on November 29, 2007
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Yesterday my daughter came home crying about how her teacher had spoken to her. I am not happy but I don't want to make waves and make matters worse. The teacher was d...
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- I thought about not responding because everyone has given you great advice. But then I read the last one and thought that I should and this is why. If you allow you ...
- I completely understand not wanting to rock the boat, but you also have to make things for your daughter at school less uncomfortable. Your daughter is in school for ...
- Your daughter needs to respect her teacher. Period. If she asks her to clean her desk, she should clean her desk. Period. A child's perspective isn't always fact. ...
How to Repair Damage Between Parent & Teacher
Asked by C.C. from Raleigh
on April 16, 2009
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Hi All,
To try to explain breifly, I'm not happy with my daughters teacher along with 3 other teachers as well. In a nut shell, I don't like the way they talk to the...
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- I've been in a lot of schools where the general climate has become somewhat negative toward the kids and behavioral control includes mostly yelling and punishment stra...
- OK, so you made a misjudgment and went 'over her head' so to speak, but it sounds as if the teacher is willing to work with you. My advice (after having a mother-in-l...
- If you want to repair the damage just talk to the teacher. If you aren't happy with the results then you should consider a different school. There are private schools ...
IEP For My First Grader
Asked by S.H. from Columbus
on November 10, 2006
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I posted before about all of the problems that the school has been having with my daughter. I went to the parent teacher conference, and was not pleased. I found out t...
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- HI S., Sorry to hear about your school situation. I am a teacher so it caught my attention. It's really hard when a student has to switch teachers like your daught...
- Hi S., IEP's aren't just for learning disabilities, they are for any delays or issues really. My 2 year old had one done because he was a late walker and he ended ...
- Hi S., I don't blame you for being hesitant about the IEP. I haven't experienced personally, but professionally I have seen a lot. Be an advocate for child. Have hig...
When Is the Daycare Held Accountable?
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on February 27, 2009
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Hello,
I have a friend who has a 2 year old daughter in daycare. The child's father picked her up a little after 5 p.m. yesterday and the baby's mouth was bleeding,...
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- J., I agree with trying to handle the situation at the lowest level possible (daycare director) before seeking legal action since it wasn't a malicious event and th...
- I hate to think of that poor little girl going several hours with a swollen lip, bleeding mouth and hurt tooth. I would never take my child back to that daycare. The...
- I do agree that the day care should have called the parents to notify them of the accident. HOWEVER, I do not agree with getting lawyers involved for something li...
Seeking Help with School Advice
Asked by R.C. from Houston
on February 26, 2007
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I am having a problem with sending school supplies to my son's school and none are there in his desk for him to use. He is 11 years old and in the 4th grade at Newport...
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- I can't say that I have a solution but I definitely feel your frustration!! My son is in 2nd grade and my biggest issue with this was last year in 1st. It seemed like ...
- Hello, I noticed something similar with my son. I had sent some really nice pencils for him to use at school. When he comes home, he uses old chewed on pencils with no...
- I had the same problem last year. The teachers at the school where my daughter attends told us to bring plain yellow pencils (and other generic supplies) because ever...
Pre-K Teacher Gift
Asked by A.C. from Philadelphia
on June 2, 2009
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What should I get? My son goes to preschool 5 days a week. I did a gift card for their christmas present. Should I go that route again? I don't want to buy a "bori...
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- i would say a gift card would be nice maybe to a bookstore or a spa (like a mani or pedi) or if you know a favorite place she likes to shop or eat. little trinkets ar...
- Gift cards to a book store, movie theatre, a local restaurant, or to Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks are always great. It is always great to get a personal note from the ch...
- a pot of flowers, a hanging basket or even a bouquet is always nice. If you are crafty, there are a few quick projects you and your son can make, The first and...
