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10 hours ago, Farrar said:
This just strikes me as an odd sentence since China is also extremely capitalist. Yes, they still have a controlled economy in some ways so the style of capitalism is different, but the mentality that business, money, etc. is the greatest hallmark of success is even more supreme in China than in the US in some ways.
I lived in China for a year 5 years ago. China has very capitalist leanings today. It is a booming economy with infrastructure growing so fast it makes your head spin. Most of the Chinese people I knew were well aware of America and our individualistic and materialist ways. Most admired some things about America, but they had a great love for their own culture as well. No one was clamoring to get out of China. My daughter absolutely loved living there, and at, 15, she has already declared that she will live in China agin someday. I do miss the ease of walking and how safe it was. It is a very family friendly society as well.
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Try Stitch fix or something like it. The stylists have been great to help me update my look. I will be 52 in June, and dressing at this age is a lot harder than it seems.
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Hmm... I've noticed that she's very clumsy and her spatial awareness seems off, but I can't think of any other areas of development that I've noticed as concerning.
She does seem rather asynchronous now that I think of it. She taught herself to write her numbers and letters a couple years ago and is has taught herself basic addition and subtraction along with practicing reading after a couple very minimal "lessons" from me. She is very clumsy with walking and running but she loves to practice things like cartwheels over and over. Last summer she taught herself how to use a ripstick and she'll just go round the driveway on that thing time after time after time. She's really loud when she speaks and has a pretty large vocabulary. She's so loveable with all her little quirks :-) It actually makes me sad because I know most people really just can't even see past the tantrums.
My 15 year old daughter was exactly like this down to being clumsy. She was diagnosed with ADHD and was borderline for Aspergers. As she got older, I realized that anxiety and sensory issues were her biggest problem. As she has gotten older, she is much better. However, she still sometimes has screaming fits when things don't go her way. They are very rare now. We have worked hard on developing coping skills. I have also read The Explosive Child, and while it made me feel I wasn't alone, I didn't get much practical help from the book.
For me, the most difficult part of having a child who can go off at any minute is the condemnation from family and "friends" who think that somehow I was supposed to be able to control her. Other than removing her from the situation, there was no chance to control her once she was out of control. I really wish I had had more support during her childhood years.
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DD is doing FLVS Driver's Ed. It will give her the necessary tests to take to get her permit. She is 15, but I haven't taken her out to drive yet. I know that neither her dad or I will be patient enough with her. I am really a nervous Nelly when it comes to this sort of thing. We live in a suburb of Orlando, and driving is not easy around here. My daughter doesn't even want to drive. I haven't looked into driving instructors yet, but I am hoping they are somewhat affordable!
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Sorry for a bit of a hijack, but has anyone been able to enroll an 8th grader (or middle schooler in general) in FLVS for Spanish I (high school)?
Yes, you can enroll an 8th grader in Spanish at the high school level through Flex.
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Can you comment on what you would do for AP classes? I was trying to decide if I should do PA homeschoolers or another secular option?
Florida virtual has AP classes. For AP English, our students score above the national average and above most of the school districts in Florida. I personally know several AP teachers, and they are phenomenal!
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FLVS doesn't generally have live classes either. Each semester has a collaboration requirement, which can be met by a live class. One of the teachers logs onto Blackboard (or something similar) and all the students who need a live class log on and "collaborate". I wasn't impressed, but it satisfies the state requirements, I suppose. The content wasn't any different than the same lesson already posted online, but you have a real teacher talking and real people typing on the screen at the same time as you.
I'm sorry this was your experience, but it isn't my experience as an FLVS Flex instructor. My live lessons are very different from the online reading and assessments. All the teachers I work with spend lots of time to make our lessons engaging and enjoyable for students. We regularly have students repeat lessons because they enjoy the camaraderie in the virtual classroom. We also have the ability meet with student one on one in our virtual classroom for private tutoring which can be very beneficial for students.
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I am an FLVS Flex high school English instructor. I will try to ask any questions that you might have. You have already received a lot of good information. I will say that we aren't pushed to get students through in a hurry. Our time frame for each segment is approximately 8 weeks, which is a standard school semester. We are told to put the student and parents first, and there are many occasions in which we are allowed to give plenty of grace to students. I also don't think our workload is bad at all. I have about 148 students which is on par with how many students I had in a standard high school classroom. FLVS is not for everyone, but I think it is a great option for students who need online learning.
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We use a combination of Glencoe World Geography textbook, videos and the PACE booklets. I am not pro ACE Paces for anything else, but the detail in the workbooks is great. It is overly religious, and we just ignore that part. We also use cultural events around Orlando. We are blessed to have many opportunities around here.
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My best friend's dad was recently diagnosed with cancer. It seems to be a later stage, and things don't look good. Her dad is in his mid seventies and has always been in good health. Her mom thought her dad just had the flu. It was a total shock to the family to learn it was cancer. My friend is super close to her family and is really hurting. I've been talking with her and went to her house just to be there with her this weekend. For those who have been through something like this, what else can I do to be help with the shock and grieving?
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I was born in 1966 and am horrified at things my parents let me do then. Sometimes, I don't think parents necessarily had their kids best interest at heart. I walked to school in first grade with a third grade girl who lived next door. We walked in the neighborhood street and then had to go through a patch of woods to the playground in the back of the school. The front of the school was on a major highway with lots of traffic. One day, another kids told me the woods behind the school were haunted, and I refused to go home that way. The third grade girl took off, and I started home walking along the very busy highway! When I didn't get home on time, mom called the mother of the third grade girl who said I wouldn't walk home. Mom thought I was still at school, so she got in the car and managed to see me walking along the road. I had walked about 1/2 a mile. When I think about what could have happened, and all the stories of things that did happen to kids back then that we didn't hear, I'm glad that kids are supervised better today.
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I don't think we should encourage less responsibility for young adults today, but it really is a different world than what many of us grew up in. I'm 51, and in my day, a young couple under 20 could find a job that would support a family with or without higher education. They wouldn't have had much money, but it would have been possible. I know that it is possible to some extent today, but I think it is much harder for 18-25 year old young adults to be completely independent today ( I am including health insurance as part of the problem today.)
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My favorite thing to do is go walk in nature or on a beach. Just sitting on the beach helps me refocus. But, I live in Orlando, so the beach isn't always possible. Sometimes, I like to just window shop or bring a book and go to a coffee or tea shop.
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Anyone watching the Florida students demonstrating at the capital in Tallahassee? Makes me proud!
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My daughter dislocated her knee at gymnastics last year. We did see an orthopedic doctor who gave us some exercises to do. A bout a month later, she dislocated it again, but she was able to get it back in place. We did not go to the doctor but continued the exercises. A few days ago, more than a year since she last dislocated her knee, it happened again at home. This time it was very painful, and she was afraid to try to reset it, so we ended up in the ER. We have another orthopedic appointment this week. My question is, if you or one of your kids has had this issue, what was the solution. We are a little spooked about the knee just suddenly popping out on her again. IS there something that the orthopedic doctor can do differently this time?
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This is where I was to a degree, but my A1C has never been above 5.8 (on insulin some of the time), (I'm OCD about it after seeing the damage it can do firsthand and loosing my mother to diabetes at 35yo). I have PCOS and take steroids for asthma, which also impacts my glucose levels. I was stared on Metformin to help with infertility caused by PCOS 15 years ago, and it controls that successfully. The downside is that I've been on it for 15 years, and now have problems with Vitamin D, B12, and Folate, as well elevated homocysteine levels showing chronic inflammation, all common in long term Metformin use. My new neurologist is curious to see if it's contributing to my fatigue and pain as well. Basically I thought I was helping, and in the long run, I created even more problems. I just wish that a doctor had sat me down in the beginning and made simple suggestions, like lower carbs, and fasting to help decrease my insulin sensitivity. I might not be where I am now.
OP, the highest success rate in reversing Type 2 diabetes is in the first few months, to within a year or two of diagnosis. I would encourage your husband to research and make decisions with the long term in mind. I don't have to do super low carb to see a big change. Yesterday I ate 182 carbs. Wow, that's a high number although most were in the morning, where I tolerate them better. My highest blood sugar was 108, after dinner. That's probably not low enough to loose weight, but I'm not to that point yet. ;)
I am assuming you don't have Type II Diabetes. Is that correct? Not everyone with PCOS will end up diabetic. For a Type II diabetic, and A1C of 6.5 is very good. I have not been on Metformin for years. My vitamin numbers are fine. I am almost 52 years old and have no side effects from PCOS or Type II Diabetes. I've been diabetic for over 6 years. It is so interesting how our bodies can process things like medication so differently. I'm pretty sure I knew about how to eat better all these years, and In the last 4 years, I've mode lots of changes. For me, fasting is a big no no. For some Type II Diabetics, going hours without food causes major blood sugar spikes. I have altered my eating habits so that I eat small meals throughout the day. This has worked well for me.
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My DD, a 9th grade student, is doing integrated physical science and chemistry this year. We did not feel she got a good grasp of the concepts in the private school she attended in 7th grade. Last year, for 8th, we did earth science and some oceanography. I don't want to count this year as a lab science, but I really need help with some fun labs/demonstrations we can do that she might actually learn something from. We've done a couple on our own and a few virtual labs. DD used to love science, and it has really been a chore this year. She will love biology next year, but I don't want her to hate the idea of taking physics and chemistry in the future.
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DH is diabetic.
He is on medication.
He has moved to a (typically) more whole foods / paleo diet. He does eat pasta on Sundays. It was a compromise considering his childhood memories of family pasta dinners after Mass on Sundays :p
He is involved in fast-paced, rigorous movement 4-5 nights weekly at the gym, with a good friend from the office (usually they play a full hour of racquetball, lol).
No matter what he tries, the weight isn't budging though. According to all tests with the doctor, his "numbers" are great. So, everything he is doing, and the medication he is on, is managing the diabetes itself -- but why isn't the weight budging at all?
He's getting particularly disheartened.
Is it time for him to see an endocrinologist, maybe? At this point he sees only his PCP and I believe he sees the nutritionist every few months or so.
I think seeing an endocrinologist is a good idea. Is the whole foods diet new? If it is, give it time. He may begin to lose weight. He is exercising regularly, eating better and his numbers are good. That's great!
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Either way, I have personally never come across anyone who gave (very) low carb an honest try who couldn't get off the meds. Some people are able to just by losing weight, but I'd venture many can't quite do it with weight loss alone. And you figure not all diabetics are overweight (my sister has never been overweight and has raging out of control diabetes).
HOWEVER, I absolutely understand not wanting to do that. Dieticians and doctors often warn against it (for what reason I don't know). And some just don't want to only eat low carb all the time. It's not an easy choice. So some will settle for controlled with meds rather than go that route.
I guess i will settle for that :lol: I thought you meant get off meds and still live a normal life. I could eat just lettuce and a little rice and maybe a few beans for the rest of my life, but quality of life means a lot to me! I do watch my carbs, but I work full time and home school my daughter. I don't have time to micro manage my food intake. I am at a healthy weight, not skinny, but I'm happy. I certainly know that most people will just say I am making excuses. True! I want to live life and not be weighed down with anxiety about what I am eating all the time. I guess I feel confidant that what I am doing is helping, because I am seeing my numbers come down.
Forgot to mention that many people with PCOS take Metformin. So, I really am not on any Diabetes medicines. I've been on Metformin before. My A1C has never been above a 7.
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I believe that human beings are smart, lazy and playful. They are smart enough to develop machines to do the grunt work for them so they don't have to do it. In their free time they want to relax and/or have fun. Getting people moving has got to appeal to humans in the same way. They aren't going to be "conned" into moving by creating "walkable" centres. There are already a multitude of opportunities for humans to walk, and in much nicer areas than city centres, and the majority of people don't bother or actively avoid doing it over the long-term.
I think one key to getting people active is to appeal to the playfulness of human nature. Video games and video entertainment are hugely popular, and the businesses who are incorporating physical activity alongside videos and video games seem to be doing really well. They are also appealing to people through the convenience of being active at home.
Maybe on-line social meet-ups or dating could be incorporated into promoting physical activity? Lots of couples meet while doing physical activities. It would be neat to explore promoting this so more people can meet with a common interest of getting and staying fit.
Some people actually like to walk. I don't consider walking to be something I have to be conned into. Having a walkable center not only increases the chance for exercise, it also gives a feel of community. When we moved to our current location in Florida, we chose the neighborhood primarily because it has a community feel, with stores and restaurants. It is almost 1/2 a mile to walk up to the stores and restaurants. Since we moved here, I walk a lot more. I've also feel like I know my neighbors and the shop owners. I really don't think there are many opportunities for Americans to walk apart from communities like this and cities.
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This is a pretty good blog post about reversing diabetes and losing weight.
There is no reason your dh can't continue to improve his numbers until he is completely off medication.
https://idmprogram.com/reverse-type-2-diabetes-the-quick-start-guide/
I wish this were the case for all people, but it simply isn't. I have Type II Diabetes. Because of PCOS, I've had insulin resistance for most of my life. I lost more than thirty pounds, exercise regularly (walked 12+ miles this last week), and I am controlling my Diabetes (A1C is 6.5). But, I am not off all medications. I take Metformin only. I am so happy that I can manage my Diabetes with very little medication, but to say that everyone can reverse Type II Diabetes leads to so much misinformation out there about Type II Diabetes (like that it is primarily caused by eating too much sugar :)
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I just got off the phone with my mom. We were talking about the school shooting here in Florida. I'm in central Florida, but i work for a virtual school, and we had students at the school. We've been told we can't contact any of our Broward Co. students for now. Anyway, my mom made the remark that he was such a nice looking, clean cut guy. She went on to say that it was such a shame because he didn't look like a hoodlum(her word) and wasn't from a "foreign country" (also her words). I can't say I am shocked, because my parents are both racist and have clear ideas about what a criminal should look like :huh: Has anyone else heard something like this after a tragedy?
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Part of the problem with diet is the results of poor eating/lifestyle doesn't show up till 40ish/50ish. Sure, people feel better with a better diet, more exercise, better sleep but life altering health effects aren't seen until the 50 year old is hospitalized for that non healing leg ulcer that turns out to be uncontrolled diabetes and a few months later winds up with an amputation. typically, most are able to control any health issues with a few pills until the heart attack, stroke, amputation occurs after 40, 50, 60 years of crappy diet. Even then, the majority won't make changes. Because at that point, they are defeated. Try telling a 50 year old without a leg if only they would control their diet and eat better............It's too late.
Most people just don't think about the effects until it is too late. We have an idea of invincible I'll never be sick or die attitude until bamm, we are sick from stuff that could have been prevented with the right diet.
I don't have any answers. Getting people to make the connection between diet and health issues is hard.
If all those things you mentioned were just caused by poor eating habits, I might agree somewhat with what you are saying. However, overall health isn't that simple. There are numerous factors besides diet that can have an impact on your health including, exercise or lack thereof, heredity and hormones. And some people eat a poor diet their entire lives an never suffer from health issues. I agree that eating healthier in general is a good things, but the 50 year old with diabetes and an amputated leg might have also have inherited the tendency to have diabetes or have had other issues that contributed to the loss of the leg such as a smoking habit.
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When my family's hard earned money is going to subsidize bad lifestyle choices it ABSOLUTELY affects me. I don't mind paying taxes to subsidize the purchase of healthy foods for low-income families. I'd be totally supportive of increasing the monthly SNAP benefits if people had to spend it on healthy foods and couldn't use it for junk.
Our hard earned money is going for many things I don't necessarily support, but in no way do I feel it directly impacts me. I don't have a right to tell others how to live their lives despite the fact that I pay taxes. This mentality amazes me. I've been a teacher for years, and I've actually had disgruntled parents tell me that they "pay my salary" so they have a right to demand things from me! Really?
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CLE or Teaching Textbooks?
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We switched my 9th grade daughter to CLE algebra, and she is doing so well. The mastery workbook approach has helped her a lot.