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stuck in the middle of new husband and daughter


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jean4444 January 12, 2009


My new husband says "no" to my daughter even when I dont agree or think it is necessary. She is 13 and I think he is trying to enforce his authority... More » 

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patrickmblair March 18, 2009


Hi Jean. Sounds like a situation I had in my marriage with my ex wife. She had a 5 year old when we got together. I... More »

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jean4444 March 19, 2009


Thanks, that is great advice and Im sorry for all you went through. I will take all of that into consideration. Good luck... More »

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How can I apply for a substitute teaching position


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tdotty March 7, 2009


How can I apply for a substitute teaching position

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healthy11 March 8, 2009


Hi. Unfortunately, Greatschools is a nationwide forum, and it's not affiliated with any individual schools. I would recommend... More »

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Moving to Raytown, MO


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Hillary1234 February 26, 2009


We are moving to the Raytown, MO area very shortly and would like opinions on the following schools are they good schools: Spring Valley Elementary... More » 

How did you choose a preschool in Overland Park?


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tjlove August 14, 2008


How did you choose a preschool in Overland Park?

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y3kristi February 19, 2009


First, you need to define your personal list of expectations including a specifice environment. We chose Montessori and... More »

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when are spring breaks


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gaelrfrank February 12, 2009


when are spring breaks

Talk about your experiences as parent of a high schooler in Ottawa. What's good and what's not so good?


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lisaedit August 14, 2008


Talk about your experiences as parent of a high schooler in Ottawa. What's good and what's not so good?

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momof3andwife February 11, 2009


Well, I have a daughter that just entered high school this year and I have had alot of problems with other female... More »

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what can I do if I disagree with principals decision to give my middle school student OSS?


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srhelm January 29, 2009


what can I do if I disagree with principals decision to give my middle school student OSS?

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healthy11 January 29, 2009


At the start of the year, you should have received a copy of a parent handbook (some districts have it on-line) and it's... More »

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Let me add more info to who do I contact to sign my 3rd grader up for Brownies, she attends Brookridge school


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bgardner January 21, 2009


this is her first year, and she would really like to be a Brownie and make new friends...thanks for advice, contact info.

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sbozarth23 January 21, 2009


Hi bgardner, I posted a response to your question in Elementary School Parents. http://community.greatschools.net/groups... More »

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I am a up coming mother and I just wanted to know at what age does preschool start?


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1stborn_09 January 18, 2009


I am a up coming mother and I just wanted to know at what age does preschool start?

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drjohnson January 18, 2009


I know I was taken by surprise when I went to inquire about preschools. I didn't call until the summer when I wanted them... More »

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healthy11 January 19, 2009


As drjohnson mentioned, preschool guidelines vary by region, and I'm wondering if you're asking about private preschools... More »

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Share your experiences about a great middle school in Grain Valley. What makes it great?


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jonsmom August 14, 2008


Share your experiences about a great middle school in Grain Valley. What makes it great?

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Kp74770 January 15, 2009


Well, i'm a student at GV and I love it! We have the best teachers I have ever seen and the atmosphere is really inviting.... More »

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