My son is almost 8 years old. Since he was 3 years old he has had preferences not as typical as other boys his age. He loves bugs, specifically spiders. He also lo...
My daughter is 10, and when I ask her what she wants for Christmas she comes up with two things, a cell phone and the Wii Fit. She is not getting a cell phone and I ...
Any suggestions for a first graded girl who loves math but isn't interested in reading? She neither has the patience to sit and look at books (or listen to them) or ...
Today's blog about the education system really hit home. My oldest just started first grade, and I can't believe how much work needs to be done at home. I think it ...
My son is five years old and will be entering kindergarten next year. He is profoundly gifted in reading and math. He easily reads and understands fiction and non-f...
What is it that your child does that you are in utter awe and amazement?
We had a fire in the back tonight, and my DD started telling ghost stories, with minute d...
HI…what should I do with a son who's able to read 5th grade level books in first grade???? Should I challenge him with questions about comprehension? I'm afraid t...
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I'm losing sleep, hair and weight over sending my summer boy to kindergarten. i know that most people are electing to send summer boys at 6 instead of 5 (esp...
My daughter will be 5 next February so I'm thinking about kindergarten and I'm feeling nervous about public school. A friend of mine is looking at a Montessori school...
So I've been working on early reading with my 4 year old (we are doing "teach your child to read in 100 easy lessons". We are about 20 lessons in. She really dislik...
