Parenting - December 2006

I am thinking of taking my twins (boy & girl age 5) on holiday for a period of 3 weeks towards the end of February next year.

Do you think it would be a good idea if I take some study material from school, such as a reading book or simple maths questions such as adding and take away? The reason being that I thought they could do this in their spare time while on holiday, so that when they come back they will still be 'in tune' with school work.

Please advice.

2006-12-06 20:49:41 · 19 answers · asked by Manjinder C 1

I am 40, and I remember that I (or even my friends or siblings) would get snatched up by the ear promptly for a remote offense to other diners. It was not only a respect thing for others, but my parents as well as others where deathly afraid of being looked at as slacker parents, even to strangers. Would you let your dog jump all over a visitor that was just making a call. What is wrong with people these days????

2006-12-06 20:35:01 · 8 answers · asked by careercollegestudent69 4

2006-12-06 20:21:06 · 3 answers · asked by zura 1

I(28) have been a housewife since November of 2005(I was a pediatrictian before I was a housewife) and I think I am doing a great job at it, but I always think there is room for improvement, so if you have any ideas/tips/positive criticism on how I might improve on being a homemaker or better wife please feel free to share :)

Things I do and other info:

-Married my husband(29,Cardiologist) in April. 2001

-Take care of our 4 children (2 boys:18 months and 2 year old, and 2 girls: 2 year old and 6 year old, we adopted all except are youngest)

-Cook Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner (Daily)
-Clean the house(Vacum, Mop, Dust, Iron Clothes, Dishes, Ect.)

-Homeschool all children

-Take children to activites (Ballet class, Gymboree, and Girlscouts)

-Do the Laundry

-Go to church

-Go grocery shopping

-Go to the gym(My husband stays in shape for me, so I feel like I should return the favor and I can proudly say I am 5'7 126 pounds)

-Find time to be alone, let alone intimate with my hubby

2006-12-06 18:15:38 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous

My daughter is 7 years old and just asked me if he exists. She really truely believed, until kids at school said he didn't exist. She still really seems to want to believe, so I feel bad, and haven't yet told her. How did you break it to your kids?

2006-12-06 17:26:40 · 15 answers · asked by MRod 5

Turn your eye or look the other way? My friend's brother reccently was abused by his father (heck, he was abused for a long time, we just found out). Apperently, his mother had been trying to look the other way, saying he deserved it... What would YOU do? Really. Answer HONESTLY.

2006-12-06 16:49:19 · 15 answers · asked by JASNJ 2

hi
what is the negative aspects of foster care?

thanx
sophie

2006-12-06 16:48:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

hi i am currently doing an assessment for community and family studys i am in year 12 at the momant.

my question is :
what are the positive aspects in foster care ?


please if you see an answer please don't put the same answer in polease
thank you
sophie

2006-12-06 16:39:26 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

My brother and his girlfriend live with us and the baby cries all the time of you're sitting down with her and stops when you stnad and walk around.

2006-12-06 16:22:13 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous

I've just started to get really concerned about my children's education. My husband is in the military and I just don't know what to do. The schools around here are not that great. I just really worry about the education they will be getting. I was so lucky to go to a school with higher standards then the schools here in the US, now, I'm growing more and more concerned as the days pass about my kids education.

What are things I can do to improve their learning abilities at home if they do attend public school?

Do you have great public schools in your area?

Is education in the public schools around you a priority?

Am I just worrying over nothing? I really don't think I am because like I said education is a big priority in my life and for my children.

2006-12-06 16:18:53 · 16 answers · asked by .vato. 6

My sister is dealing with this. Her son is 6 years old. He had a close cousin die when he was 3 and still talks about him all the time and his grandpa died this week. He asked why he wasnt breathing during the funeral and he also asked if they were going to put him in the ground and put dirt over him. The only reason she brought him to the funeral was because his grandpa would of wanted him there. He loved his grandchildren dearly.

2006-12-06 16:08:14 · 13 answers · asked by gabrielle 1

Would you be angry that he hadn't come to you first, or would you try to help him any way you could?

(if you dont have a son assume you have a son)

2006-12-06 16:07:52 · 12 answers · asked by JASNJ 2

"I'm not going to your spelling bee. Spelling bees are boring."

2006-12-06 15:51:49 · 50 answers · asked by DidoDeeDee 3

2006-12-06 15:40:17 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-06 14:42:28 · 32 answers · asked by jayden_327 2

Why does the nurse sometime slap your butt before an injection there? Has anybody experienced this? What'd you do after?

It kind of freaked me out.

2006-12-06 14:31:12 · 9 answers · asked by w0rd 1

Thankfully only her school bag was set alight. And a group of friends she was walking with put the fire out. this is the second incident, last time he sprayed her hair and attempted to light it but failed. I have been to the school the boy was already suspended for something else. The police say he is just a minor so maybe only a caution. These products are banned from school!
So how far would you all take this matter without her coping the implications of immature teenagers that are already saying she caused him to be suspended.

2006-12-06 14:26:15 · 34 answers · asked by Bev J 2

such as being a stripper or making an adult movie, would you want them suspended from their job? Do you believe that someone's past can diminish their standing in classroom? Do you think that it would affect their ability to be a good role model to their students? Or do you believe that it wouldn't matter at all as far as how they would be able to educate your child in a way that you would want?

2006-12-06 14:06:29 · 21 answers · asked by shortydolphin 3

i've seen a commercial, but forgot to write it down. My 12yr old wants a phone, but i would like to know who and when he is calling. I saw the commercial that says parents can get online and see who there children are calling and what time..etc. I would really like to know what the name of the phone is and who the carrier is. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

2006-12-06 14:05:29 · 17 answers · asked by Jimmy Jr. 1

I hate admiting this to people but I have a 5 year old daughter and for just about her whole life I havnt wanted to deal with her. Her father hasnt been in her life since after she was 6 months but my boyfriend has. I hate being a parent and regret never having an abortion or givng her up for adoption at birth. I cant make these feelings go away and they eat at me everyday of my life. Now that she started school its become even worse. I dont know what to do, but I have to do something. She doesnt deserve to grow up like this.....with a mother who doesnt hug or kiss or even watch TV with her. So please help me.

2006-12-06 13:27:28 · 46 answers · asked by kissmenow92302 1

She has been sleeping in her crib, in our room for the first year. Half the night anyway, until we give up and bring her in our bed after she wakes up 3 times or so. Last weekend we moved her to her own room, crib and all. Now she will sleep in there, but only after crying for an hour minimum. She continues to wake up at least four times also. She goes back to sleep easily, but we still have to go in and give her her pacifier over and over again. How much longer will this last? Any suggestions to make it easier?

2006-12-06 13:10:51 · 8 answers · asked by wjhott 1

2006-12-06 13:10:07 · 4 answers · asked by Baby Julie due 5/12 3

why is there so many kids uncared for out there?
My mom is a foster parent and she just got a 13 month old baby and an 11 year old girl.
The 11 year old girls mother said she doesn't want her daughter how can one not want their own daughther and she will just keep on having kids.
why is it that people who can not have kids and would give kids the best life in the world and give them everyting a kids could ask for can't have kids
And people that do not deserve to have kids can have 4 or 5 or more
I hate this I see it everyday
I swear they have kids to get the money
Why are people like this?

2006-12-06 13:09:52 · 8 answers · asked by ? 2

Okay. When I came back from my cousin's house and walked into my room. Her diaper was off and she was gurgling. Only he was "touching" her were he was not suppose to and he claimed he was changing her diaper. Only he didn't have any diaper supplies ANYWHERE. I kicked him out immediantly. Can I banish him from my daughters life completely? Can't he be taken to court and jailed? This is extremely disgusting and I cannot believe he did this!

2006-12-06 12:39:22 · 42 answers · asked by 13 year old girl 2

And which have been influenced by the way in which they were raised or being raised?

2006-12-06 12:27:19 · 6 answers · asked by curious 1

and at what age did he/she stop believing.

2006-12-06 11:44:04 · 13 answers · asked by Sabine 6

fish sticks and salad (fish sticks are not as healthy as they sound)

2006-12-06 11:40:50 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-12-06 11:23:14 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm thirteen but i'll be fourteen in on December 9th. I was raised a spoiled only child, and then my parents divorced. I currently live with my father, and he has a hard job where he works at night so he sleeps all day. I never get any attention and it's affecting my mental and physical health. I'm not hungry as much or I'll eat more than I should and I cry everyday.

I realized I'm probably having to grow up on my own. I cant drive. I tried doing my own laundry, and I'll still try.
I do my own dishes.
I clean up my mess.
I go out and get errins done.

I have all that covered. The only thing I dont have is a father. I really love my dad but he's always working.

How do I get my dad to raise me and give me attention?

Please only answer if you're an adult and/or parent.

2006-12-06 10:48:03 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous

this will be the first year that i cant afford anything. if you could please let me know where I might be able to contact to see about getting help so they wont have to do without.

2006-12-06 10:25:46 · 9 answers · asked by ktdmbb 1