My four-year-old son’s birthday is in late November. In our state, that means we can choose whether he starts (all-day) kindergarten this coming fall, when he’s 4-going-on-5, or next year, when he’ll be 5-going-on-6. I’m pretty paralyzed over this decision. I’m looking for insights, especially those with some sort of data behind them, to help.
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posted by anonymous
on Apr 18, 2013 -
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If your kindergarten-aged child chewed on their shirt sleeves or collar, how did you get them to stop?
posted by drezdn
on Apr 17, 2013 -
23 answers
Help me tame our 7 year old daughter before she makes all of the boys in her second grade class cry.
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posted by mosk
on Feb 8, 2012 -
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I'm looking for research studying the efficacy of parenting classes and/or early education intervention for infants and toddlers (as opposed to programs that target older children).
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posted by slightly sissy tea hound
on Apr 21, 2011 -
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I'm trying to deal with some familial baggage that seems to be getting heavier by the year and I'm wondering from parents what your perspective is on your kids. How did their characters shape your relationship? If you had a difficult toddler (defined however you like) did that inform your relationship with them as teens and then as adults?
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posted by amanda
on Sep 1, 2010 -
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What happy memories do you have of being a young child that make you think either "those were good times" or "that was good parenting"?
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posted by onlyconnect
on Aug 12, 2008 -
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What is the most important thing your father ever taught you, either explicitly or through example?
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posted by craniac
on Jun 18, 2006 -
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I'm a new dad and I want to create some cool, happy family traditions. What traditions do you most remember and treasure?
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posted by AgentRocket
on Mar 8, 2005 -
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I was raised by an abusive father. Now in my early 30's I am looking ahead to the future when I may become a father. I am determined not to recreate the family environment I grew up in but know how these things sometimes turn out -- that people determined not to recreate something sometimes wind up doing so in an unforseen manner. I was in therapy for 2 years in my 20's to work on the issues but therapy is not an option now because of money. I have worked hard not to be my father, but part of me is afraid that I will wind up being like him as a parent. (In particular, I worry about being a father to a son because of my history). I am looking for information about the father-son relationship as well as information about how to be a good parent when you have a background like mine. Please offer advice, books, suggestions - anything that can help.
posted by anonymous
on Feb 13, 2005 -
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Life-altering experiences. Can you point to a single experience in your life, as a child, which you can define as having contributed to the person you are today? (+)
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posted by jeremias
on Feb 2, 2005 -
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