Fifth Grade: Older Child

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Bed Time for 10 Year Old

A.M. asks from Washington DC

I am the mother of 3 healthy, active children. Recently, my husband and I have been in disagreement about what time my oldest (10 years old) should be allowed to sta...

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Reasons for Skipping a Grade

J.S. asks from Springfield

I have a bright and fairly mature 10 year old 5th grade boy. Most people who meet him think he is 11 or even 12. More and more my son has been making close friendship...

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Orthodontics for 10 Year Old?

C.B. asks from Los Angeles

Hey moms, My ten year old son had his routine dental exam yesterday. The dental office recommended an ortho exam for him, but did not give me any specifics why. La...

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First Grade Vs. Kindergarten Placement.

R.B. asks from Washington DC

My daughter tested out of Kindergarten and her public school has approved first grade placement for her. I am proud as a parent of this accomplishment, however, don't...

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Grade Retention for One Twin

O.L. asks from Los Angeles

My 8 year old son is a twin and he is having significant academic issues in 3rd grade (writing, reading and math). He has an IEP and unfortunately, we aren't making a...

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Skipping from 1St to 2Nd Grade

A.G. asks from Philadelphia

My daughter's principal called us last week and said they would like to skip my daughter from 1st to 2nd grade in January. My daughter's birthday is Oct 31, and the ...

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1St Grade Homework

C.S. asks from Chicago

Hi- My son just started first grade and is getting a lot of homework. I just wanted to check with others to see if it is just us or if the teacher is being unreali...

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9 Year Old Son Has a 10 Year Old"girlfriend" That Calls Him Several Times a Day!

J.P. asks from Norfolk

My husband doesn't want to make a big deal about it. I agree to a point. School is almost over, so I am trying to hold my tongue. I figure it will fizzle out over the...

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Repeating the 1St Grade

L.W. asks from Atlanta

i got the letter on friday. the meeting is on thursday but i know what's going down. she has struggled since kindergarden. she has adhd with odd. i've had so many...

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7 Year Old Daughter with Extreme Separation Anxiety!!!!

J.P. asks from Seattle

Hi there, I need help!! My daughter is 7 years old. She has (what I would call), extreme separation anxiety. It never fails... when its time to go to school, she sud...