Creme de la mer

It is my understanding that these scores are based on kids from all states and a broad range of educational backgrounds. Therefore while being superior does mean just that, you have to bear in mind the range of kids that are the basis of the scores. I really do think that in the DC metro area there is a high concentration of very smart people who produce very smart kids and they are the kids with whom your DC will be competing. Our DC did score very highly in the WPPSI (much to mine and DH's surprise since neither of us is in the "very smart" camp) and was graded superior or very superior in all the competencies. I think this contributed to acceptance in all the schools we applied to. So I do think the high scores help.

However I have to say that in comparison to current class mates at the private school DC attends, DC does not by any means stand out and is in fact struggling in some areas compared to peers particularly because we started in K while all but 2 of the others started in Pre-K and are building on things they learnt then. So getting in is just half the battle though by no means a small achievement.
Good luck and I hope you get into the school of your choice.

My DC has a really bad cough. I have heard that cough suppressants should no longer be given to kids under 6. Could anyone please tell me why? I used to use Tixylix (a UK brand) and it worked a dream. Not sure what to do now. Feel so sorry for DC.

Also any alternative remedies anyone can recommend.?

TIA

I have never seen DS who is 5 do this. Is that okay too?