Posts by oaksie68

I've just moved my daughter to a new school district MS that has a STEM focus. Apparently half of the students are out of district and about 40% have been designated as gifted. Obviously, I don't have much experience to share yet, ...

16 + 28 = 44 Probably would have breastfed DD more than 16 months, but I didn't know that taking gobs of Sudafed (bad sinus problems) would tank my milk supply. Would have gone longer with DS if I hadn't had to stop so I could take...

An update!   Since it’s getting VERY close to school starting, my DH and I contacted Option 2 in the new school district – the STEM focused school, located not too far from the (formerly) current MS.  In talking with the...

Quote: Originally Posted by katealicia     I can't give my experience yet as the mother of a gifted child, but I can give you the experiences that DH and I had growing through school as gifted individuals....

Quote: Originally Posted by whatsnextmom  Sounds like your in a lower district academically anyway. In our area, algebra is an 8th grade standard. About 30-40 7th graders in our local middle school take algebra in 7th...

Responses in blue within the text.   Quote: Originally Posted by Rrrrrachel  My daughter isn't in school yet, but I've taught profoundly gifted kids in the regular classroom (but honors) setting, and it can...

Okay, please help a confused, conflicted mama out!   So, in this thread:   http://www.mothering.com/community/t/1351558/determining-ability-to-learn-updated , I described my gifted DD and her current schooling...

whatsnextmom -THANK YOU! for the community center suggestion - I just signed up both kids for karate classes starting in a couple of weeks (5 weeks long)!  I figure that will give me an idea whether or not it's a good fit for...

I am interested on getting so opinions/advice on either activity for my 12 yo DD( and/or my 4 yo DS).   My DD hasn't been involved in any sport/activity in a few years - she played soccer for about 5 years and after...

My daughter finds all the CSI type shows fascinating, so I had signed my DD (12 yo) to attend a CSI class at the local CC this summer.  Unfortunately, due to low interest, the class was cancelled.  My daughter was pretty...