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Dining room table question
NotSoObvious replied to matrips's topic in General Education Discussion Board
For what you are describing, I wouldn't worry about it. It won't be your everyday table. When you do use it, use placemats and trivets. Now if the kids want to do school at it, definitely use a tablecloth! I've only ever worried about using a tablecloth if we have kids at the table or if there is something other than eating going on. -
If I didn't know the parents, my dds would not be spending the night anywhere. And at a hotel? I'd have to know them reallllly well and it would have to be a very small group of girls. And if I told my dd no and she threw a fit, she wouldn't be going to any part of the party. Also, getting invited the day of woud be a huge red flag for flaky parents. No thanks,
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid....
NotSoObvious replied to monkeymama07's topic in General Education Discussion Board
5? Definitely dump them! They are not worth holding onto, for sure. -
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid....
NotSoObvious replied to monkeymama07's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I will add that my dd was given this book in 2nd grade, so I thought it was totally inappropriate. How old is your son? -
Diary of a Wimpy Kid....
NotSoObvious replied to monkeymama07's topic in General Education Discussion Board
It's not for us at all, and we are not very conservative- quite liberal, in fact. I don't like all the bullying talk, references to puberty, etc. There are much better books out there. FYI one of the books is dedicated to my girls' friend, Tomas, who died of a brain tumor last year. He loved the books, so the author dedicated one to him. I really wanted them to work for our family, but they don't. -
What to take as a dinner guest?
NotSoObvious replied to KidsHappen's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Another vote for sparkling cider! Just bring several bottles because one is only enough for two people- at our house, at least! -
Well, from what you've said he doesn't have a routine at all. I would think at his age he's going to want to do what all your olders are doing and hopefully he'll go with the flow. I bet the limited tv/games and the healthy food will eventually be a battle, as well as maybe a bedtime? But with your numbers, hopefully the herd mentality will kick in. ;) good luck!
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Kids sneaking food -- at the end of my rope!
NotSoObvious replied to Jpoy85's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I would talk to your pediatrician about this. I would cause me great concern. -
need unbiased opinions
NotSoObvious replied to Bensmom's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Of there are no significant challenging behaviors that would disrupt my current children, I would do it without hesitation. What are the other options for this child? Are they better than your family? If there are challenging behaviors, I would spend a lot of time getting histories, talking with the current therapist, etc. then I would probably still do it, depending on my own family's needs. And yes, I would most certainly take her for a weekend first, to see how it goes for you, but also to help her get to know you. "Trying it out," is most certainly appropriate and almost always done with older children. It's as much for them as it is for you. (Our girls were just shy of their 5th birthday when we got them. They are 10 now and I would never take another child without trying it for a few weekends first. I would want to make sure it was successful for everyone involved.) -
Flying Squirrel in my toilet...
NotSoObvious replied to 1GirlTwinBoys's topic in General Education Discussion Board
You flushed it?!? Did that work??? I told our neighbors we get mice and she told me they get squirrels! They chewed their way in and I guess once they find a way in, they will keep coming no matter what your do to close up the hole. She had three BIG squirrels in her closet! They've been back three times. They've tried everything!- 173 replies
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Help me solve this plumbing problem...
NotSoObvious replied to Michelle My Bell's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Lowe's sells a more natural version of Draino that worked well on our sink. We had the same problem. We had tried baking soda and vinegar, but that would only he for a few hours. -
Open and Go Cursive? 2nd grader
NotSoObvious replied to freemanfamilyof6's topic in K-8 Curriculum Board
My girls, one of whom has dysgraphia, have beautiful cursive thanks to CLE handwriting books. -
frankenfoods go bye bye
NotSoObvious replied to hsingscrapper's topic in General Education Discussion Board
Oh, and same goes for meat. We eat a LOT less meat and it's all local and grass fed. Now, if we could just be better when we eat out.... -
frankenfoods go bye bye
NotSoObvious replied to hsingscrapper's topic in General Education Discussion Board
We pay that for a half gallon. Our solution? We drink less milk. Once you start making the switch and eating healthier foods all around, you can start to get more nutrients from non-animal sources, or from less expensive items like yogurt, cheese, and real butter. Get your calcium from green veggies. Eat more legumes. Cook from scratch. Bake. Eat real food. Also, we don't buy snacks or drinks. That saves a ton of money. My kids eat fruits or veggies, with nuts or peanut butter for a snack. Once you get used to shopping that way, you'll look at other carts filled with carp and wonder how THEY can afford all that! Look for a local co-op, too. -
Ooh. I love it. Trader Joe's has a shampoo and conditioner. Heavenly.
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What is the bitterest truth you've learned?
NotSoObvious replied to kalanamak's topic in General Education Discussion Board
That my mother is not infallible. I would have never thought my mother would be the person in my life causing me the most pain. Ever. -
No. It irritates me to no end when people want to diagnose my dd. She is very symptomatic of autism, but does not have autism. If it's such a close friend, then the parent will express concern to you and you can gently give your thoughts- when asked. Sorry. We are all so quick to label kids these days. There will be plenty of adults in his life who are qualified to to that. Leave it to them. (Assuming there is no neglect, etc.)
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public school health class
NotSoObvious replied to Only me's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I remember our movie, but it was definitely not a teenage girl. I don't think I'd have a problem with the movie but.... Why are we still trying to scare kids with birthing videos??? The birth is NoT the hard part!!!! How about a movie about everything they give up with teenage parenting? How about making the class go to social services and learn about welfare? How about having them volunteer in their high school's daycare (mine had one and that was 20 years ago)? A panel discussion at least! ETA- it's still informative to see a birth- I just don't agree with using it as a deterrent! -
Halloween Controversy: What say the Hive?
NotSoObvious replied to AlmiraGulch's topic in General Education Discussion Board
I wouldn't encourage it, but if she wants to go, she'd better earn it with a dang good costume! ;) -
Whatever it is, it sounds obnoxious. I hate having people coming and going, and lots of cars around. It's unnerving. You want to know what's going on around you! I'd ask. Maybe even ask the woman neighbor. Be friendly about it though. If you do suspect drug activity, just start recording the makes and models and license plates. When the house next door to us was empty and for sale, cars kept coming and going from the garage- always at night. It was so weird and it freaked me out. I called the realtor and he laughed at me and gave me some excuse about the owner using it to park cars (which I figured wasn't true b/c the owner lived out of the state). After that call, I never saw cars there again. Sometimes just asking will help to subdue suspicious behavior if, in fact, it is suspicious.
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Absolutely not. Don't enable her!