Homeschool Curriculum & Child Learning

Aug 25, 2010, TenMarks - Homeschool Math Solution

TenMarks is a new online service for kids to practice and master math concepts online. TenMarks was launched earlier this year, and has been getting great

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Aug 7, 2010, Hooked On Phonics - Learn to Read

Hooked On Phonics Learn To Read System starts at a slow and basic pace in order not to confuse or ostracize students with very severe learning deficiencies. The Hooked On Phonics program spends a good deal of time ensuring that all letters will automatically prompt a verbal cue.

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Jun 24, 2010, Should we have another child?

I am 31 and my husband 37. We have 5.5 year old son. Earlier we wanted to have a second child when our son turns 5. But now in dilemma whether we should

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Jun 14, 2010, 5 yr old son acts differently with mom and dad

My 5 yr old son acts like 2 different people, with his dad he listens to direction and acts pretty good. With me(mom) he is completely different, he won't

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May 29, 2010, Online homeschooling for a fifth grader

I homeschooled my fifth grader this year with a combination of textbooks, curriculum, a home teacher/tutor, and some coop classes. One of the most successful

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May 8, 2010, Five year old little girl tantrums.

I watch my boyfriends five year old little girl she tells me no she isnt going to do something and she wont. today she threw a cookies on the floor i

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Apr 27, 2010, What do u do with a 2 year old bully?

My daughter is 2 almost 3 and in the past couple months she has become very angry and aggresive. She has been suspended from her daycare and continues

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Apr 27, 2010, mom won't allow 4-year-old boy time with dad

I have a 4-year-old son. His mom abandoned him when he was one and for the past two years has seen him only on the weekends. About 6 months ago, when she

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Apr 23, 2010, Oppositional Defiant Disorder - Managing Your Child's Behavior

Oppositional Defiant Disorder Children tend to lose control over their temper. Most parents are unaware of how to deal with oppositional defiance disorder. They tend to try their own intuitive means and hope for success.

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Apr 9, 2010, What can I do if my ex boyfriends parents have custody of our son?

I would like to know what my rights are as far as getting my son back from my ex boyfriends parents they have custody of him rite now. These people do

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Mar 31, 2010, Homeschool Piano | Homeschool Piano Lessons

You’re now looking at the best, most comprehensive homeschool piano course available for music instruction in the home. We’ve stood the test of time and taught tens of thousands of people (in 90 countries worldwide) to play an instrument through home instruction.

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Mar 31, 2010, 20 yr old till living at home and refusing to get a job

My 20yr old stepson is living with us. He refuses to work. I got him a cell phone 15 months ago to call about jobs or so they could call hin for an interview.

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Mar 31, 2010, Ca law regarding child seeing a Dr prior to 5 years of age

Is there a law that requires a child under the age of five must see his/her pediatrician every 6 months? Even if childs immunization is up to date and

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Mar 25, 2010, Learning Styles Children - Visual, Auditory or kinesthetic

Learning styles in children should be identified early. Each child has a unique learning style. Not all learning programs are suitable for all students because of their individual preferences and behavior.

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Mar 24, 2010, Daydreaming In Children | How to help a Daydreaming child?

Habitual daydreaming should be discouraged in young children. Indulging in daydreaming may eventually shut the child out from reality. Children who daydream excessively are usually lost in their own thoughts that they tend lose their bearings completely. In addition, they become unmindful of the people or things around them.

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Mar 24, 2010, Bathroom visit

My 8 year old son and I decided to go shopping and as we were in the store I had to go use the ladies room. Well since I don't like leaving my son alone

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Mar 24, 2010, "Jesus" A Thief in the Night

When my son was 6 we attended a revival at our church. You can probably guess by my story title what the evangelist spoke abut that night. I noticed when

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Mar 24, 2010, Teenage daughter playing games between both parents

Hi I have a 14 year old daugter who if cant get her own way often yells after a heated argument I want to go and live with dad. Her father and I seperated

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Mar 22, 2010, 15 yr old son wants expensive gifts, says parents are misers

we love our son dearly, are involved parents and want the best for him. our 15 year old son accuses us his parents of giving him nothing. and reports he

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Mar 22, 2010, Teaching children to Inquire | Encourage Children to Ask Questions

Children can learn many things through the exchange of questions and it is equally important for both parents and teachers to encourage this method of learning. What needs to be done is to create a suitable environment that motivates children to learn through this method.

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Mar 20, 2010, Destructive fruits and vegetables

One day I asked my 4 year old son Thomas what he had learned in school that day, he said that they had learned about potatoes. I asked him what he had

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Mar 20, 2010, My son 6 years old told his skin colour sucks. He is black in a school that is 99% white.

My son is the only black kid in his class. He was in Africa the first four years of his life. Now we relocated and he is in a school of over 600kids, with

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Mar 19, 2010, Teaching a child with ADHD | Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

From the definition of ADHD alone, it is enough to indicate that teaching a child with ADHD can be very difficult. Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a condition that is very common in children all over the world. This condition is characterized by a number of symptoms, namely hyperactivity, impulsivity, and short attention span.

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Mar 17, 2010, Anger Management For Children

Anger management for children needs parental involvement. Typically, as a parent, one would back out and that would give the child a sense of power and victory. This would lead to further symptoms of displaying anger and even violence.

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Mar 14, 2010, My 10-year old says she doesnt want stepdad, but he loves her and spoils her

My boyfriend wants to marry me, and he absolutely adores my 10 year old daughter. But she is being mean and saying why does he have to tag along everywhere,

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Feb 23, 2010, 10 yr daughter lying and not competing her work(studies/class work)

My daughter is 10 yrs she was always a rank holder till 4th standard she was in a british curriculum and now we shifter her to indian curriculum in grade

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Feb 17, 2010, One Confusing Valentine

It was the day before Valentine's Day and my whole class was in P.E. But my teacher didn't know where we were. She was shutting her eyes and telling

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Feb 15, 2010, 20 year old son disrespecting his father

My question is how do I as his father respond when his 20 year old son is disrespecting and dishonoring

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Feb 14, 2010, Is it really important to take away the bottle until they're ready to give it up?

I have custody of my son's 2 and 3 year olds; both take a bottle for rest and bed (bottle not left with children once done). Their father is in jail, their

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Feb 14, 2010, My baby girl has a screaming fit

I took my first trip (7 days) away from my 2 year old baby girl! We talked on the phone most nights and she was always so happy to talk to me. I was

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Feb 12, 2010, Son with ADHD is acting odd...

I have a 6 year old son who was diagnosed with ADHA last June and has been on medication since then. I will say that the medication has helped tremendously

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Feb 11, 2010, A very affectionate and loving toddler

Hi, my 2 year old is very affectionate and loving. She gives lots of kisses and hugs to other toddlers. However, I know that many kids need warming up

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Feb 6, 2010, Child constantly going to nurses office saying she is sick...

My 8 year old daughter is complaining of not feeling well at school constantly. Sometimes it's that her throat hurts, sometimes she says she just feels

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Feb 4, 2010, My 6 year old has trouble following directions and keeping his privilidges, any advice?

For example, on school and work mornings I will tell him before you go downstairs, brush your teeth, put your school clothes on (already laid out), and

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Jan 29, 2010, Homeschooling Gifted Children

The first question that would strike your mind if you have a gifted child is that is the conventional school even the right place to send your child to, or is homeschooling a better option. The answer to this is that if you have an option to carry out the exercise of homeschooling consistently for a number of years, then homeschooling is definitely a better option.

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