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Feedback on book - Diary of Wimpy Kid


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aroratarun March 26, 2012


Hi Folks, My daughter is almost 8 years has been after me for almost a year now to read the "Wimpy kid" series books (as her friends... More » 

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DonnaPit April 2, 2012


My son (9 yrs. old) reads the books and has learned a lot about good and bad behavior. He had many questions. He is... More »

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larhin April 2, 2012


My son has been reading the Wimpy books since he was about 8.5 and he is able to find the humor in it. He understands... More »

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Concerned about the behaviour


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mamakids November 9, 2011


When my son was about 2.5 to 3 yrs old..He was playing with my friend's daughter as always and one day, I saw him pulling her top up... Then... More » 

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mamakids November 17, 2011


Any one???

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julielefleur March 26, 2012


Maybe it's time you take your son to a Child Psychiatrist. Sometimes children act in ways we cannot entirely figure... More »

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Does anyone have any problems with the bus drivers


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btdalt October 9, 2011


such as not waiting till your child has seated till they shut the door to take off, having your child and other children lined up on the steps while... More » 

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btdalt October 17, 2011


Thank you MagnetMom I feel like my concerns are being neglected every where I turn other parents have made complaints... More »

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cincindy February 17, 2012


My 5th grade sun takes the red bus number 48 and this bus driver is swearing and bullying the kids around.I have called... More »

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We want to move to a warmer climate


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Mom2AandB March 20, 2011


Hello. I am new here. I've been spending alot of time looking at schools in other states. We live in MA and we love our town and our schools.... More » 

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CVeducation April 4, 2011


You live in one of the states with the best schools in the country. If you love your children and education is important... More »

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Mom2AandB January 23, 2012


Thank you all for your responses. As of right now we are staying in MA for the sake of our schools. I am really unhappy... More »

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Talking during lunch in Elementary school


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S_Graalum January 4, 2012


We moved to a new state and my girls are upset because they can't talk during lunch? I've never heard of this and it seems crazy to me.... More » 

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mrsroby January 16, 2012


That was one of the reasons I moved to another state for my 10-yr old son's education. It's ridiculous that kids... More »

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shopfor3 January 17, 2012


at home, we encourage conversation during meal time and then they go to school and being suppressed to do this. as a... More »

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Looking for appropriate pre-K school


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Shawnadee January 14, 2012


My son was asked to leave his pre-k school last week. He is very active, very stubborn and very smart. The school he was at was unable to give him... More » 

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MagnetMom January 14, 2012


Hi Shawnadee, Two immediate thoughts. First, you might want to post this in the Portland section so people in... More »

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Adult child with ADHD running red lights help!


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Mandolyn November 28, 2011


My 21 yr old son has ADD and multiple LDs. He recently told me that he is having great difficulty in his college classes and is running red lights.... More » 

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Mandolyn November 28, 2011


TP, I just checked out your link. I got this message when I searched for Strattera. " We do not sell... More »

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commonsense1 December 12, 2011


Support your son with determining WHY he has ADHD rather that focusing on medications that mask/control his symptoms.... More »

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Teen Daughter Honor Student. but very Rebelious with Mom


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demidemi November 25, 2011


hi.. I am a single mom. My daughter 15 beautiful girl. Honor Student Kindergarten is just in her to be great and get incredible grades. The issue... More » 

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MagnetMom November 26, 2011


Hi demi demi, You got some great advice from TeacherParent. If you want to respond, you can continue... More »

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sommerday December 11, 2011


I am a single dad and my daughter is a beautiful 15 yr old who is also a Honor student. I do not worry about "disciplining"... More »

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How can I know which school district is best,better or bad. where can i get the official data.


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Lilypama December 1, 2011


Like the title. Thanks very much. in order to choose good private school for the child. She is coming to graduate G6. We are international couple.... More » 

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TeacherParent December 3, 2011


There is a book called Peterson's Guide to the Independent Schools - you could probably buy it on amazon.com. But... More »

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Lilypama December 4, 2011


Thanks, TeacherParent. I have booked a book 12-13 you recommended. hehe~~USEFUL. I hope I can find the information I need. Sincer... More »

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Do you think that taking online classes for free during the summer help your child a lot?


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kid123 May 22, 2010


I do that a lot especially during the summer. I am having my own "summer school".

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idonia June 15, 2010


My son is taking an on-line class this summer to get further ahead in math. I have to pay for it, but it is worth it if... More »

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johnjoyce76 November 29, 2011


Yes, I do agree alot in free online classes during summer, becuz it would help alot of the parents who are working, some... More »

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