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Need advice - about to pull my hair out - He's only 7!!!

DeboysMom January 7, 2010

Good Day,

I hope someone can advise me because I am almost out of my wits on what to do next.

My son is 7 years old (just...

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tjlove February 4, 2010

hazel127: thanks for offering us a fresh perspective! More »

rmangone 22 hours ago

I am so sorry. I can't imagine the fear you must be going through. I have twin just turned 7 year olds and I am worried... More »

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Character Building

MagnetMom February 4, 2010

My favorite movie quote is "What we do in life echoes in eternity" from the movie Gladiator. While it's just a single line from a fictional... More »

sick and tired of all the truency and unexcused not

Christinasc February 2, 2010

I'm sick and tired of all the truency and unexcused letter that the district keep on sending me. I have a child that is sick alot especialy during... More »

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MagnetMom February 3, 2010

Hi Christinasc, and welcome to GreatSchools Health & Development Community. Many states have laws that dictate how... More »

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Learning Disability and Inclusion in Schools

imeighan January 26, 2010

Parents, how do you feel about having your child who has a learning disability placed in mainstream classrooms? Would you prefer that or do you... More »

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healthy11 January 27, 2010

Hello. I'm not sure if you saw, but Greatschools has a separate community forum just for issues pertaining to LDs. You... More »

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MY teen is in trouble

Izidora November 18, 2009

Hello,

I just join this group, I really don't know what else to do. My teen has always been a hand full, but when he drop out...

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empeg1 January 24, 2010

You are in a difficult situation. I do not know your finances or if you own your home. If you can afford to do so, look... More »

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study

tavia87 January 22, 2010

children should always do their homework and study!!! More »

Need Answers

Parakeet January 17, 2010

I was looking at this section today because I thought I might be able to answer some questions. There are over 15,000 unanswered questions!...

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healthy11 January 17, 2010

Parakeet, I can't speak for Greatschools staff, but I've been participating in the site since it "went public" a little... More »

tjlove January 19, 2010

Parakeet, thanks for taking the time to answer some of these questions and you're right. It is counterproductive which... More »

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What are your favorite holiday traditions?

tjlove November 19, 2008

When I was growing up my family would spend an entire day baking and decorating gingerbread cookies. It was my mother's tradition when she...

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mamachela April 3, 2009

In my country our best holiday is the Holy Week,because all the people can participate in any church during all week is... More »

Parakeet January 17, 2010

Our family doesn't have a lot of traditions but one we always keep is our Christmas tradition. Every year our family goes... More »

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If you could describe your household with one adjective, what would it be?

tjlove September 9, 2008

Mine would be: cluttered, much to my chagrin. :-)

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mamachela March 30, 2009

My house? hummmmm!¡let me think! chaotic,bussy,wild,crazy,we haven't hair,our kids scream,fight,cry,jump,run,etc.they... More »

Parakeet January 17, 2010

Productive :-) More »

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young children and bullying...what to do?

starcitymama February 23, 2009

I read all the posts about bulling, but they were mostly all for older children, my child is young, so that changes things a bit.

Has... More »

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GroovyMom1 December 17, 2009

I am so sorry that the bullying has started so early for your little one. I have a child that has been bullied for the... More »

msmills January 13, 2010

my grandson is in grade 1, he is being bullied by classmates, i have been to the counselor, diosaplanarian,principle,... More »

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