Grade-Schooler

My almost 8 year old in grade 2 is causing me nothing but head aches. She gets so easily distracted when in school that she doesn't get her work done. When she brings it home it is a constant battle to get it done here and I am so frustrated that I am in tears and just don't know what to do anymore.

I have talked to the teachers, we have changed her seating, we have tried taking things away, we have tried rewarding her when she gets it done, we have tried EVERYTHING!

Please help me and no rude answers. I have had enough childish crap to last me a life time.

2007-12-03 13:47:26 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

Hi. I am a first-grade teacher and I have a room parent who is always bringing in treats for the kids, buying supplies for our classroom, and helping with crafts. I know she is doing this because she values her daughter's education (and she realizes teacher don't have the funds to buy all this stuff themselves).

Last time she brought in treats, my students expressed a desire to get her a little gift because she is always helping us. I already had them make thank-you cards for her a few months ago. Does anyone have any great ideas of a little thank-you gift we could give her, maybe around Christmas time? (I know this isn't necessary -- I just think it's great that the students want to express their appreciation and I want to encourage that. It's not really appropriate for it to be an expensive gift, as the reason she is buying stuff for the classroom is that she knows I don't have the money to purchase it all. It would be great if the kids could make something.)

2007-12-03 13:39:40 · 6 answers · asked by Emmy Jo (13 weeks with #2) 7

2007-12-03 13:25:35 · 19 answers · asked by Jacklin 2

We are throwing a surprise bday party for my sister shes turning 14... we were thinking on throwing her a surprise bday party... any suggestions on keeping the guests entertained?

2007-12-03 09:22:25 · 9 answers · asked by cdlc 2

2007-12-03 07:46:34 · 19 answers · asked by Guinness L♥ver 3

Do you know child that is gifted?, what are they gifted in?

2007-12-03 03:22:05 · 6 answers · asked by lil1 2

My husband and I are thinking about letting our daughters walk home. They are 6,7,and 8. It is a good neighbohood. I will be waiting for them when they get there. Should we let them walk home?

2007-12-03 03:09:40 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous

She is six years old and a girly-girl. She loves gymnastics, ballet, soccer (although her season is over) and horseback riding.

Any ideas? What will you be putting in your children's stockings?

Merry Christmas !

God Bless xx

2007-12-02 22:54:03 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

She has been telling me she wants to change her name for a few months now. She wants to change it to something completely different. I think this might harm her emotionally since she's had this name for eight years, but I've always hated my name and wished I could change it since I was very young. I plan to change her last name to mine, anyway (her father has been out of our lives for a long time). Is this a bad idea?

2007-12-02 18:21:24 · 34 answers · asked by Nicki Lee 6

2007-12-02 18:18:05 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

I would like to buy a few things for a family that's had some bad luck. However, I have never seen the children, only photos of them, and don't know their weights, only their ages. Can those of you who have kids this age give me an idea of what sizes I should get? My kids are grown and I can't remember how children's sizing goes. I'll be buying pull-over hoodies. The boys are ages 6, 10 and almost 13. They look to be of average weight and height. Thank you very much! Oh, and, if you know of small toys or gadgets that boys those ages might like I'd appreciate any input.

2007-12-02 14:51:03 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

Do you think this is a reasonable Christmas list?

4 year old girl-
1. $25 Build-A-Bear Workshop gift card
2. Beauty Salon Vanity Set- Was about $33.00
3. Molly American Girl doll- $87.00
4. 1 Outfit- $20
5. Cute Hair Accessories- $15.00

5 year old boy-
1. $25 Build-A-Bear Workshop gift card
2. Remote Control Car- $20.00
3. Pirates of the Caribbean Action figure set- $38.00
4. Color Explosion Drawing Board- $18.00
5. Lego Building Set- $25
6. 1 Outfit- $20

6 year old girl-
1. Color Explosion Glowboard- $18
2. Hannah Montana Doll- $19
3. Ivy American Girl Doll- $68
4. $25 Build-A-Bear Workshop Giftcard
5. 1 Outfit- $20
6. Cute Hair Accesssories- $15

8 year old boy-
1. Basketball and Hoop- $110
2. Remote Control Car- $20
3. 1 Outift- $20
4. Glow-In-The-Dark Stars to Put on Bedroom Ceiling- $17
5. $25 Build-A-Bear Workshop Gift card

They are each getting a bike. And they will get a trampoline to share. Is it too much? What'd you get your kids?

2007-12-02 13:45:09 · 9 answers · asked by Kate 1

I recently saw the movie American Gangster yesterday, and I was appaled to see a large majority of the kids in the theatre being 12-15 years old. I was thinking of saying to their parents what the hell are you thinking of bringing a teen that age into a movie like this?

I even saw a few kids that looked about 14 walking out of SAW Iv with their parents, and I was just shocked. I was about to complain to the managment for movies like this, that should be completely illegal for anyone under 18 to see an R rated movie in theatres.

What do you think about this?

2007-12-02 10:40:23 · 34 answers · asked by Anonymous

My neighbor is letting her 13 year old daughter get her tongue pierced. I personally think she is crazy...do you agree?

2007-12-02 10:32:07 · 35 answers · asked by Schweppy 3

What are some children's clothing stores that are like 'The Gap', 'Gymboree' and 'The Childnre's Place' ? For a six year old girl.

God Bless xx

2007-12-02 09:43:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-12-02 09:41:06 · 26 answers · asked by Latal 2

my daughter is thirteen and no matter what i do she is always sad or crying
in the last few months she watched a horrible quad accident that her friend was killed in
Her best friend has been sent to a special hospital for eating disorders and i honestly don't remember the last time i saw her smile
do u think suicide is sumthin to watch for
how do i make her happy

2007-12-02 09:27:28 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have been married to Tom for 4 yrs. Tom has a 8 yr old son from his last marrage that he loves to death and so do I. I have been in his sons life since he was 2 ys old. For every b-day/x-mas Tom and I always go in on gifts for his son and sign the gifts from both of us. Well this yr for x-mas Tom wants to get him a guitar as he use to play in a band and its always been "his" dream for his son to follow in his foot steps. This is a very special gift as this is all Tom talks about and he has put a lot of time in making sure everything is perfect. Well the other day Tom told me he wants me to get his son something else as he just wants the guitar to be from him not both of us. I'm hurt about this as we allways put the gifts from both of us and if this is so speical why is he excluding me from this his wife. Please tell me an I over reacting?

2007-12-02 02:27:53 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

She loves electronics and she really wants a cell phone but I just have a bad feeling like she will get caught texting during the middle of clas even though she says she wouldn't do that she wants to die the underneath of her hair pink again but I didn't like it the first time she has an ipod nano second generation and I've gotten her one for the last two christmas's she wants a small dog but I don't want to deal with one right now and we are going to be 2,000 miles away for christmas so I have no idea what to get her for christmas oh and btw she doesn't want clothes oh and she loves to sing

2007-12-01 18:01:45 · 12 answers · asked by oblondie69o 1

I have a nine year old son who wants to create a page where he can type blogs. I don't want him on MySpace and Yahoo 360, you have to be at least 18. Does anyone know of anything else that is kid friendly?

2007-12-01 08:46:53 · 4 answers · asked by angielynn219 3

2007-12-01 07:51:12 · 11 answers · asked by Blackie66 2

My daughter only knows the one girl. I dont even know if the other child is a boy or girl. Are we obligated to buy a present for the other child?

2007-12-01 02:15:46 · 9 answers · asked by Linda 2

She's 9 and the tv is mounted on the wall so I can't take it out of her room.

2007-11-30 11:22:24 · 13 answers · asked by Kelly 1

it is to cold to stand outside a Walmart and we do not have a lot of relatives or neighbors near by !!

2007-11-30 10:45:18 · 22 answers · asked by my two sense 2

my niece is 5 years old,and she still sucks on a pacifier,my sister had an emergency so i watched my niece,she carries the thing like a necklace,it hooks on to her shirt,am i wrong to think she is to old for that,i know she is my sisters only child,but she goes to school now,am i wrong?i took it away and she screamed like someone was killing her,and then she had a spare,when is to old for a pacifier

2007-11-30 09:54:05 · 18 answers · asked by tnsupermomwhit 5

There is this kid in our class, and he is sooooooooooooo annoying that everybody hates his guts. So, he is like so into wrestling: WWE, ECW, TNA, ect., and when somebody says wrestling is fake - he is like SHUT UP! I DONT WANT TO HEAR YOU! He gets like soooooooo made, and one kid today, said it and the ander problem kid went up to him, and grabbed his shirt, and almost punched him. Do you think this kid has issues, or is he just trying to act tough?

2007-11-30 08:48:45 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

We are going to go swim at the ywca and stay the night at my sisters, I have to work at 4am

2007-11-30 08:25:02 · 18 answers · asked by bartleyrose 3

If a 14 yr old likes a 16 or 17 year old, is that too much age difference. I got held back so I am in eighth grade but he is a junior in high school?

2007-11-30 04:56:53 · 13 answers · asked by teen♥gurl 2

he told me that his teacher told him that his joining that spelling bee and it will be exciting for him......his on 2nd grade right now?

i haven't talked to his teacher yet. but later this afternoon i have a parent conference w/his teacher....

now i'm wondering where can i get some sample test for spelling bee?? any ideas?? thanks.

2007-11-30 04:27:26 · 12 answers · asked by angel 6

My girlfriend has a daughter who is 11. My girlfriend gives her daughter $5 a day if she does her chores. I personally dont think that is acceptable because we are enabling her to do things for money and not because this is something that she needs to know how to do when she grows up. She will know how to take care of herself. I believe in allowance but more so because we should as parents give her a little something for her things and to show her the value of money. which i can tell you she does not know the value of a dollar. please advise..should you pay your child money for chores.. and what chores for a child are acceptable.. Remember she is 11..thanks

2007-11-30 02:07:18 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous