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Kindergarten ChatFor parents with kids in Kindergarten~ general conversation about this age group.

How to keep my kids learning over the summer?Let's share ideas for how to keep kids brains from turning off during the summer months.

learning disabilities/special needsa place where parents of special needs children can share experiences and get answers

More play timeThis is a group for parents who believe that kids should not be overscheduled. Exchange ideas, ask questions about how other parents resist the trend of having kids in an organized activity every day.

Morning before school mayhemHelp- I have 3 kids and our mornings getitng ready for school are driving me crazy. I try to do as much as possible the night before but there is still dilly dallying and fighting. Anyone have ideas on how to make our mornings calmer?!!

Does anyone shop on-line?I live in the Middle of Nowhere in Arizona! We live 60 miles down a desert dirt road! I do just about all of my shopping on-line! Wondering who else shops on-line!

Choosing a PreschoolAsk questions and exchange ideas on how to find the right pre-school for your child

Suggestions for good chapter booksask or give suggestions for chapter books here

Young Kids and ReadingSuggestions, Tips, Challenges,

Parents of gifted childrenWe noticed that many of you have checked the box that says your child(ren) is gifted or talented. Use this space to connect with other parents of gifted children.

Middle School social changesHow to handle the social changes that come with middle school - cliques, peer pressure -- fun, fun, fun

Holiday gift ideas for teachersShare ideas on what to get your kids teachers for holiday gifts

Moving... how to evaluate school systemHow do you go about looking at school systems when you are moving?

Behavior stuff on the busOne week in and my daughter is talking about the foul language on the bus and some of the things the 6th graders are talking about I don't want my 4th grader to hear! Not sure best way to deal with this... talk to busdriver, principal, teacher, kids parents??/

Gaming rules during the school yearDiscuss how you manage your kid's time on xbox, wii, etc. during the school year. How do you set limits?... etc.

How do boys learn best?I hate to generalize but my son learns so differently than his sister. Looking for suggestions on how to talk to teacher about classwork and class structure and also how to help him learn at home

Elementary School Report Card DebateDoes your school give report cards? How do they grade? How do you talk about the report card with your children... these are just some of the questions discussed in this group.

Middle school academicsDiscuss how kids are adjusting to and handling middle school

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