Posts by LynnS6

The teacher can't tell you what they're doing about the other child because it violates privacy laws. Honestly, she shouldn't even have let you overhear that conversation. That was unprofessional on her part.   I think the...

Is it any worse than having some of hte teachers shave their heads? Or the hands-free pie eating contest they're going to do at our school.   I get the concern with duct-tape over the mouth, but I think people are taking this...

Quote: Originally Posted by Viola    I don't think you should hate to say it, because you are saying something true.  However, my point was that although Jew can be used as a pejorative, just like any...

I'd respond "You liked nursing, didn't you? But you're done nursing. We can cuddle together instead."

I'd talk to the teacher. The teacher might be able to do some seating or some grouping to help your daughter get to know other kids who are likely friendship candidates.   Is your daughter getting enough sleep? A lot of kids...

I'll just post your own words as a reply:     Quote: This sounds to me like you're saying "you chose school, so you get less of the good stuff."   When it comes to junk food, that is the...

Quote: This sounds to me like you're saying "you chose school, so you get less of the good stuff."   When it comes to junk food, that is the reality.  The people at home more often are going...

Quote: Originally Posted by Asiago  I have not read through the thread but do have a comment. From what I have read, humans have long had families of 4-5 children. Today in traditional societies in which people...

My kids go to a school that is 85% free and reduced lunch. 67% of the kids are in ESL. In K, I'd say 50% of the kids don't speak any English. Over 2/3 of the kids in our neighborhood choose to go somewhere else because they look at...

Dd nursed regularly until 3. I didn't get my period back until she was 3 1/2, even though she only nursed morning and evening for the last 6 months.