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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ignore the haters, lots of snappy and unhappy  keyboard warriors out there. Just skim through for the well meaning advice biased on experience. She is a kid, still learning and growing. She needs your cues about boundaries and what is appropriate. She will learn as you teach her.[/quote]

Yeah, a couple of things:

1.) She may be braggy because it elicits a reaction. You could try not reacting. "Mommy, I'm the only one who got a 100 on the test." "Good job, Larla ... hey, should I make broccoli or green beans to go with our dinner?" "Mommy, can you believe I'm reading Macbeth?" "How is it?" "Whatever she says ..." "Hey, why don't we stop by the library this weekend?"

2.) She's not too young to learn that other kids won't respond well to this. You don't have to be harsh ... just some occasional reminders that she should keep her grades to herself and not worry about how anyone else is doing.

3.) She could, in fact, be a little bored. Make sure she has lots of opportunity for stimulation ... physical and cultural outlets as well as academic. 
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Op here. Thanks, this was the type of feedback I'm looking for. Of course I've told her it's bragging and other people don't like braggarts. We discussed humility.

I also liked the Hermione and other book related ideas.[/quote]

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