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Judy

Member since: May 9th, 2006

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Fergie Finds Love Letters From 'Nine' Co-Star Daniel Day Lewis (PopEater)

Nov 24th 2009 6:32PM Correction. Fergie played a role in the Poseiden Adventure remake. She was the singer!

George Stephanopoulos Should Replace Diane Sawyer on 'Good Morning America' (Inside TV Blog)

Oct 29th 2009 7:23AM Phil Keoghan or Jeff Probst! Good looking, articulate,and world travelers! Jeff has cohosted Regis and Kelly with pinache. Phil has charm and wit. Plus, they are used to being in awkward situations where their words effect outcomes. I wouldn't be concerned about network affiliations. Money is the best motivator!

Tattle on Nannies, Bad Drivers, and Others (Switched)

May 10th 2007 4:44PM As a nanny, I can tell you that "tattle on the parents" would be a better website. The irony is that most incidents occurring with the nanny is due to parents failure to properly check the nanny. Often nanny's are overworked (most work 60+ hours per week) and underappreciated. They are also having to deal with children whom parents have spoiled with lack of discipline or boundaries. We should not hold a nanny to higher standards than we do parents. Sadly, parents who are neglectful get "off" where a nanny or babysitter gets prison time for the same offense. Please make sure to report ANY child abuse (by nanny, parent, or any caregiver) but make sure you have your facts correct first.

New trend: Holding boys back in kindergarten (ParentDish)

May 9th 2006 10:18AM I have been a nanny for almost 20 years. As a caregiver, I can honestly say that parents often send their children to school before they are mature enough to really get the most from the experience. That child often plays "catch up" for most of elementary and middle school. There are two main reasons I've seen for this decision and neither are based on the consideration of what is best for the child. The first is status. The second is convenience.

Holding little "Jonny" back might reflect badly on our parenting because we haven't prepared him. These same parents are hiring tutors to help their second grader with math. (About a third of the boys in one child's class had math tutors in the second grade)! The second reason is that school is free "babysitting". Parents that can't afford child care often feel like they don't have the resources (and some just don't want to take the time) to accomodate a child who is lacking in maturity.

Without the benefit of an unbiased opinion, parents often make the choice to send their child early because they couldn't imagine THEIR child not being the best student. I see it all the time. The only person adversely effected is the child who is struggling, becoming discouraged, and developing a sense of inadequacy.

Your child's intellect will not deminish by waiting for emotional maturity. Your child's intellect may be compromised, however, if the emotional immaturity makes them a pariah to other students and teachers. If they are disruptive in class or need extra attention that teachers just don't have the time to invest, their formative years will not be an easy and enjoyable experience.

Your best bet as a parent is really listen to what others are saying about your child. Also, listen to your child. Don't compare them with other children, but be aware of their deficiencies in relation to their peers and how it can effect their schooling.