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How can I explain to my daughter that lying is bad?


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tjlove May 13, 2010


I posted about this a while ago but what started out as no big deal is becoming a bit of a problem. My 3 1/2 year old is lying-- a lot! I really... More » 

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jimboson May 14, 2010


Aside from trying to explain what lies are do you give her any sort of consequence when she lies? If she's just getting... More »

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Summer vacation!


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cultureclub May 13, 2010


It's coming up and fast! This summer we're keeping local. One is going to a swim camp and the other is going to a sports camp. Other than that we... More » 

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MagnetMom May 14, 2010


Hi cultureclub! My daughter is participating in a two-afternoon a week summer music camp to improve her violin... More »

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Parenting Other People's Children


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MagnetMom May 13, 2010


I find myself correcting other people's children in public more than I want to. I actually enjoy the company of some friends more than others because... More » 

Coaching and Sportsmanship


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MagnetMom May 13, 2010


A story came across the Internet this week that had me really fuming. In a high school track meet between rival schools, a close match was determined... More » 

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4smallclasses May 25, 2010


This is sleazy coaching to say the least. A braided friendship bracelet bears no resemblance to dangling gold hoops... More »

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manque69 May 26, 2010


Rules are Rules. Without seeing the actual rule and any guidance it gives about warnings vs. disqualifications we have... More »

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brown school


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ewurama May 14, 2010


Hello can any one please give me information on Brown School in Schenectady?

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MagnetMom May 14, 2010


Hi ewurama, and welcome to the General Parenting Community on GreatSchools. You can read some parent reviews... More »

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Teacher apologizes for beating a student. What??


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tjlove May 17, 2010


A Houston teacher was fired from her job last week after being recorded beating one of her students. The circumstances of the event are a little... More » 

California Virtual Academy


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Great2b May 18, 2010


I noticed that parents are rating CAVA-SD excellent in academics. Can someone help me understand why their test score are so low? Concerned... More » 

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MagnetMom May 19, 2010


hi Great2b and welcome to the General Parenting Community at GreatSchools. I've looked at CAVA myself out of... More »

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Artwork and project pile-up


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tjlove May 21, 2010


Hey Parents, My daughter is bringing home so much artwork these days the piles of paper are taking over. I usually put the most recent... More » 

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tjlove June 7, 2010


Thanks for the suggestions! I do have a box where I keep her some of her artwork but it's filling up fast. I really love... More »

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Project122 August 1, 2010


Challenge her art skills, motivate her to draw more difficult things. Depending on what she likes to draw(people, animals,... 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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caneyville ky


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hamptontammy May 23, 2010


dose any know about the play tomorrow???? what they are have to where

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MagnetMom May 23, 2010


hi hamptontammy and welcome to GreatSchools General Parenting Community. You might not realize you've posted your question... More »

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