Posts by chaimom

Have you sat them down and ask them what they think the problem is and how it can be fixed?  Sounds like you need a family heart-to-heart.  We did that when my 10 yo twin boys were probably around your girls' age and it made...

I think the question you should be asking is if your dd's reading ability reflective of the rest of her skills?  Are you surprised, based on her other abilities, that she's not doing better at reading? Does she easily recall words...

I voted 14-15.  I traveled to three countries with a friend when I was 16.  I'm not going to say it was without incident (my friend lost her passport and there was an incident with a cab driver in the Philippines), but we...

Quote: Originally Posted by Geofizz  First things first, if you think that Davidson consultants could be of use or support, apply.  The scores are easy qualifiers.  I've stalled on doing the paperwork...

We put our dd in K, even though it was an option to do early-entrance to 1st.  I also think K is a good transition year and a time to meet lots of friends. But my dd actually wished she was in 1st and would tell everyone that....

If he's so defiant and has no boundaries, I would find a good family counselor.  I had a friend whose son was like this and their pediatrician also said he probably had ODD.   He's 10 now and somewhat better, but the things...

Not knowing your step daughter, its hard to offer real advice, but have you tried getting her into counseling?  Have you tried talking to a counselor to get ideas on how to handle her and get her reconnected?...

WOW.  I'd be pretty angry at my ex if my children were exposed to that move-- it's rated R, and is about male strippers and partying.  Geez.  What bad judgement on the part of your ex.     I have no idea...

Quote:Originally Posted by moominmamma This seems an incredibly divisive portrayal. As a parent with kids in both camps (homeschooling and school-going) I would really beg to differ with this interpretation. I hope that...

I have a 10-year-old boy and there are definitely kids in his class who sneak away during recess and kiss behind the PE building. There was one unfortunate girl who did most of the kissing, with a line of boys trying to kiss her....