Staying Organized: Older Child

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Unmotivated 8 Year Old

L.A. asks from Portland

My son has the most difficult time getting things done without constant prodding from me. Certain things, like homework, I gave up trying to encourage, motivate, and ...

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Need Advice About Staying Home Full Time

A.H. asks from Salt Lake City

Help, I just recently quit my full time job to stay at home. I have a two year old girl and a 6 month old boy. I feel like I am constantly running back and forth betw...

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Possible 6 Year Old ADD??? Frustrated...

D.O. asks from Buffalo

Hi, My daughter is having some issues at school, she is a smart little girl who knows the material but is a daydreamer who has a hard time sitting still and holding ...

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Son Is Not Staying on Task at School and Not Bringing Homework Home

M.O. asks from Minneapolis

Hello, My son is eight and in second grade. His teacher says he is "off the charts" on his map tests. She said he is a very polite boy and has good things to con...

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Considering Having 10 Year Old Daughter Repeat 5Th Grade Next Year

C.W. asks from San Diego

My daughter's teacher suggested we hold my 10 year old back next year to repeat fifth grade. She has a lot of problems with Math. She is also the youngest in her cl...

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I Need Craft/game Ideas for Daughter's 7 Year Old Birthday Party for 4-5 Kids

K.S. asks from Sacramento

I'm not going to do the big party this year, just a few kids and some parents. I would love to get ideas about some small crafts and games for a handful of kids 1st ...

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Should I Have My 6 Year Old Tested for ADD?

D.O. asks from Buffalo

My daughter is an only child, 6 years old in first grade. She is a very smart fun loving little girl, she has always had a problem with listening and paying attention...

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Feeling Empty Nest and the Kids Are 7 and 9 Yo

L.M. asks from Cleveland

I now it sounds crazy but i feel like they don't need me anymore for anyting that i want to be needed for. Driving them places and giving them money does not feel ...

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Birthday Party for a 7 Year Old

G.♣. asks from Springfield

This is our first real "friends" party. We're just going to have a bounce house and a few activities at our place. I'm wondering what sounds like the most sense to ...

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Need Advice and Tips

A.W. asks from Tulsa

I'm new to mamasource. I'm finding it difficult to maintain a clean, neat, organized home. Before I had my new son who is now 8 months old, I worked full-time. I am ...