Elementary school-age "little buddy" with social anxiety problems?

Hi!
I’m part of the "One on One" program at my school, in which a high schooler (that’s me :]) is paired up with an elementary or middle schooler whose teachers or parents think she could be helped in some way or another by having a big buddy.
This is my first year in the program, so […]

How many activities do you think a young grade schooler should have?

Before you say anything, I’m not criticizing my aunt or commending her, I’m just using her as an example.
My cousin "Sam" is 7 years old and in 2nd grade. He obviously goes to school; in addition, he plays football, is in a children’s chorus, and has catechism for church. He’s also considering joining Cub Scouts, […]

Teacher punishes 4th grade dd by taking her shoes!!?

My 9 year old dd is in the fourth grade and one day last week during activity period, some other kids - friends of hers, stole both her shoes (easily slip on/off leather loafers) It was still in fun, but her friends wouldn’t give them back to her when it had became old, or even […]

How Do 10 Year Olds Sleep Without Their Parents?

im just wondering because most ppl start sleeping alone when their like 14 months. so what if u are a grade schooler?

Poll: When does your child or you go back to school?

I’m posting this twice, once in Grade Schooler and once in Adolescent.
What grade is your child or you going in to?
I’m going into the Tenth Grade, and we start 2 weeks from Wednesday.
August 5th is the date.

List of clothes for a middle schooler to have..?

Well I’m going into eigth grade andd I’d love it if you made a list of clothes for me to have for the new school year. Like _ pairs of jeans, _ camies. Such and such. (: Pleaseee include shoes. You don’t have to include accessories if you don’t want to but you’re more then […]

highlights in grade schooler hair?

does your grade school daughter ask for highlights in her hair yet and did you do it? my 11 yr old daughter is asking me and i am not sure

Gerry One-Click Carseat Wanted?

I would like to purchase a gently used Gerry One-Click carseat to replace the one we currently have. I think they came with two different fabrics, and the one I’m looking for is the dark blue background with different colored ovals. We have three matching Gerry toddler carseats, and would like to replace […]

What do you talk about on your cell phone?

I see many moms talking on their cell phones as they drive around in the car. They seem to talk for a long time. What are they talking about and who are they talking to?
I am specifically posting this in parenting>grade schooler because by far the highest concentration of people I am referring […]

What does your grade schooler do all evening after school?

Usually our schedule gets me and my 8 year old son home around 6:00 or 6:30 pm and he goes to bed around 9 pm.
Getting home that late makes it hard and a rush to get homework, dinner, shower, etc…done. He is also in Cub Scouts and there is an activity one or […]

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