Posts by Neera

If dd was playing by herself I'd definetly engourage her to play with other kids only because I am not a v. social person myself. I do suffer from a form of anxiety. I am not the other extreme either but I wish I was...

I am v. sure I've posted about this a few months ago probably at the start of school. We are at a better place now. Dd was definetly not motivated then. Here are a few things that I found could have caused it. She didn't like...

I am kind of not for the full day or 1/2.  I'd prefer if it was slightly shorter than a full day. Maybe a 3/4 day would have been great. But imagine them trying to make everyone happy. At 5 for them to have a little under an 8 hr...

Quote: Originally Posted by EnviroBecca  I discovered Tintin when I was 5.  They weren't above my reading ability, but I was reading chapter books then.  My son, who is 8 now and more typical in reading...

Thanks. I don't have to take to her to some parties. But she wants to go to every one she's invited to. This year the invitations have been less than last year though. 

Quote: Originally Posted by NiteNicole   "No gift" parties haven't really taken off here, but from DD's last birthday (which was her first BIG party with her whole class and kids from her activities) I can see...

Quote: Originally Posted by ar2974  We have a huge set of them at home (my husband is a fan) and my 6 year old picks one up now and again.  She likes them but they aren't on her "love"...

Quote: Originally Posted by Justmee  Yes, my kids usually want to go if they are invited, but here gifts are optional, or at most $2 so it's not such an expensive proposition. Wow. here it's gone from what I used...

Quote: Originally Posted by One_Girl  They run all day on school days off. Oh, Ok. Thanks for that info.

Quote: Originally Posted by Red Pajama  I think they are written at a 3-4 grade level, if you're meaning the original books by herge.  I think my twins found them at early 7 yrs old. It would be a stretch in...