Groups & Lessons: Older Child

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Almost 6-Year-old Wants a Nintendo DS or a Wii

My almost 6-year-old has been pleading for a Nintendo DS or the Wii, like all his cousins and some of his friends have. My mother-in-law really wants to get him one for his upcoming birthday, but my husband and I are not sure we want him to have one. We're concerned that even if we restrict his usage of it, it will be addictive and he will be less interested in his usual activities --- reading, art, t-ball, scooter riding, music, imaginative play, etc. He's the usual energetic kind of boy but we love that he has a creative and...

Movies & TV

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9-Year-old Asking About Sex

My daughter has asked me what the word sex means and what sex is. She is 9. I explained to her that some questions are very difficult to answer and that I would like some time to think about it so I answer it the best way I can. She accepted that but I feel I need to give her an answer soon. Any suggestions? How much should a 9-year-old know? It's obvious someone, probably a kid at school, has used the word or talked about it. Otherwise she wouldn't be asking. I do realize she could have also gotten it from TV. We have already talked about...

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Moody 8 Year Old

I have a second grader that has been real emotional and moody. He runs out...

Music & Dance

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Sensory Issues & Music Class

HI, our 6 year old son has an IEP and various accommodations at school. He has some learning issues and behavioral issue--we've requested a behavioral assessment. He struggles with overstimulation and impulsivity--He also struggles with anxiety. Here's my question--How would you handle the following? My son goes to art and music on Wednesdays, which is different than the other days of the week. He really struggles in music class. He gets in trouble quite a bit in that class because it's hard for him to focus for an hour without moving,...

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Bed Time for a 10 Year Old

I am just wondering what time you put your 10 year old to bed. She currently goes to be around 8:00 but she thinks she should be able to stay up later. I put my 8 year old to bed at the same time. We get up around 6:00 in the morning. Just wondering your thought on this.

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Summer Camp & Activities

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What Are You Doing This Summer?

What is your family doing during summer vacation, and what are your kids ages? We camp, a LOT. It's cheap, the kids like it, we can bring the dog. It's win-win for us. We didn't camp at all last summer because the baby was so young. This year, I'M CAMPING! I have to get out of the house... and I don't want to waste another summer. We camp on (meaning, either on an island or on land right next to) the James River. Free place to camp? Oh HECK yes. My fiance's a little nervous about bringing the baby, now 17 months... my feel is, he's...

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Summer Day Camp Info

summer camp info for 4 1/2 year old boy.... day camp, arts, music, crafts,...

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