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Safest areas in the the carolinas?


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chelseataylor August 31, 2012


Our family of 4, including our 7 and 5 year olds, are looking to relocate to either coastal(ish) North or South Carolina. We are looking for clean,... More » 

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MagnetMom September 4, 2012


Hi chelseataylor, A great place to start will be with a real estate professional. He or she would be able to... More »

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NEED SUPPORT


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GRATEFUL4 August 21, 2012


DOES ANY ONE KNOW IF THERE IS ANY HELP FINCIALLY AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR CHILDREN WITH ADHD/ODD AND SENSORY DISORDERS

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MagnetMom August 22, 2012


I'd try Googling "ADHD support group" and then do the same with the other disorders. Contact a few of the... More »

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Moving


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magar08 June 19, 2012


I am a mother of an eleven year old. Finally able to move out of the city and apt and into a house in the country. Goal I have been working on.... More » 

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MagnetMom June 20, 2012


What an exciting opportunity, magar08, Kids don't like change. He will miss his old friends. See if you... More »

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Moving from Holland to Oberlin Ohio need some guidance by parents with experience


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LindaLRuiter June 15, 2012


Hello, where looking for parents who are experts by experience, to help me find the right way to enroll our 3 children at their new schools. This... More » 

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MagnetMom June 17, 2012


Hi LindaLRuiter, Here's an article that may be of help: http://www.greatschools.org/find-a-school/moving/3986-choosing-a-scho... More »

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Help with Public School Systems near Ann Arbor Michigan


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mtcclark June 10, 2012


We are moving to the Ann Arbor area,and looking for a house in the Northville and Novi school systems. Is one better than another? My 3 children... More » 

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MagnetMom June 11, 2012


Hi mtcclark, Here are a few tips: The first place to start is here: http://www.greatschools.org/find-schools/... More »

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Relocating to Cincinnati


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AliJaz March 20, 2012


I currently live in a small town and my daughter is 9 years old. My husband has gotten a new job in Cincinnati and we are evaluating school districts... More » 

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AliJaz March 20, 2012


Thank you, MagnetMom!

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MomOfOne2000 June 6, 2012


Have lived in Cinci for 16 years - have a twelve year old daughter. Kilgour Elementary in Mt Lookout is a blue ribbon... More »

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Moving to Naperville IL


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Kasima February 6, 2012


We are moving to Naperville IL. I am looking for suggestions on best middle and elementary schools public or private

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Kasima February 8, 2012


Thank you very much for responding, the schools are one of the major reasons we are interested in Naperville. Tell me... More »

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Love2Learn12 June 1, 2012


If you have an Ivy League bound type of student (either gifted or high performing) you will love the schools. If you... More »

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REOCATING TO NORTH CAROLINA


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hangman575 May 22, 2012


MY FAMILY AND I ARE MOVING..FINDING IT OVERWHELMING LOOKING FOR SCHOOLS FOR MY CHILDREN..I AM LOOKING FOR ELEMENTARY, MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL. ANY... More » 

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MagnetMom May 23, 2012


Hi hangman575, Don't feel so overwhelmed. GreatSchools can help. First start with this article. http://www.greatschools.or... More »

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Autistic son 16 year old


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bapolenero April 24, 2012


Moving to Houston into the Clear Lake- Friendswood-Pearland area. I will appreciate comments regarding programs for autistic kids in the Friendswood... More » 

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MagnetMom April 25, 2012


Hi bapolenero, Here are a few links to help you: http://www.autismhouston.com/ http://www.feathouston.org/ ... More »

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Indian Family (single mother with 2 daughters aged 10,12) moving to Texas


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NeeshB April 22, 2012


My 2 girls aged 10 and 12 and I are now in the process of relocating in Montgomery District Texas (about 1hrs away from houston downtown). I am... More » 


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