Kathleen in VA
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Why not just do SOTW CDs with the Activity Book? The student pages are available as a separate book, too. Your daughter could listen to the story, narrate it, and then do the corresponding page in the AB. There are lots of other activities suggested in the Activity Book, and you could just pick and choose which ones look doable for your situation.
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So very sad. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:
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Beautiful photography! Congratulations on your new home and life!
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I don't know if they're considered classics but I like the books in the Sonlight catalog. Also, I've found other book catalogs helpful - Chinaberry, Beautiful Feet books, the Five-in-a-Row book lists.
You could also ask the children's librarian at your library for suggestions, too.
Do a search at amazon.com for "children's classics" and tons of stuff comes up.
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I voted for SOTW - you're still winning at this point in the game.:)
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just put The Shallows on hold at the library
Me too.:)
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If it's pertussis, he's going to cough for months! My boys had it one year. I think they were 7 and 9. It was terrible!
Dd19 had it when she was 4 and she coughed for six months!!!! It was an absolute nightmare.
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If you're looking for copy work exercises and already plan on having your child write something, then I see nothing wrong with choosing appropriate scripture verses. I mean, they have to write something so why not let it be something that could be possibly edifying.
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A cough that gets worse in the evening and presents with vomiting could very likely be pertussis (whooping cough). He should absolutely be seen by a doctor to at least rule that out - it is highly contagious.
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I like mine - I am able to can on it fine. I also like how easy it is to clean. I'd prefer gas, of course, but that's not an option here. I really dislike cleaning drip pans so that made a huge impact on my decision to get the induction cooktop.
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This is an awesome article. Kalanamak, you should repost it in a new thread - everyone should see this. Thanks for sharing it.
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I don't think the handheld devices are the root cause. I grew up before cell phones, and folks were getting busier, and overscheduled back then. I think the cell phones and hand-held devices were in response to an existing need, not the cause. I see the root cause of the problem as more being suburbia and its lifestyle. Things are flung a little too far around instead of contained in one neighborhood. A family will drive an hour each way for a child to get a music lesson every week! If you are going to be away from the rest of your family and friends for just that one activity a week, yeah, a cell phone makes sense. Things expand from there.
The car culture/no walking/too much residential zoning of suburbia has had a lot of unintended consequences over time. I think if gas prices stay high and no alternate takes hold, suburbia will change dramatically. It might just be good for everyone's psyche.
:iagree:I wish we lived in a self-contained neighborhood where I could walk to the library, po, grocery store, etc. Where I live I can't walk anywhere. There are no sidewalks in my community. The nearest store is a 7-11 two miles away which I would gladly walk to but the roads are much too treacherous.
ETA: I was watching "The Music Man" several years ago and it really struck me how the whole town was out and about, walking every where. They were able to say hello to each other on the street, they knew each other at least by name. I only know the people who live directly across from me or next door to me.
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I'm inspired by your attitude! I think this - Ph. D. in Clinical Adolescent Psychology - sounds like it is right up your alley. Not to sound too cliche but when doors shut on me I always consider it God's way of leading me to something better. The back up plan you outlined sounds like it will give you more time to really consider what you want to specialize in and give you experiences that will help narrow your focus. You are going to be an amazing doctor, Joanne. You will have something many of them lack - empathy.
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My dd12 enjoys making Paper Bead bracelets using this Klutz book/kit. They are somewhat easy and fast and look fairly decent so she doesn't get discouraged from it like some other more difficult crafts.
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Kathleen, do you live in Northern Virginia? Because we've lived here for just over two years, came from Salt Lake City, and it is a different WORLD. People here are insane. We have managed to meet some people who are available, but we are almost always the ones doing the inviting. I feel like we entertain all the time. It's exhausting but we enjoy it. Still, we have sometimes wondered why nobody reciprocates.
Yes, I do. I really have nothing to compare it with. Like I said, I moved here when I was in high school so it seems normal to me. I've heard a whole of people say it's crazy here and that they hate living here and can't wait until they get orders someplace else. I think it has to do with the crazy long commutes. Most people can't afford to live close in so they live two or three counties out of D.C. and commute there by train, bus, subway or the dreaded I-95 (might be quicker to walk in the latter case, lol.)
I'm in Stafford County and thankfully, my husband works in Prince William County so he only has to drive 45 minutes to work. What part of NoVa are you in?
ETA: I went to school in Falls Church City and when I graduated from college I lived in Arlington and Falls Church. Now when we have to go up there for anything I just cringe - I don't recognize anything - the roads are all different - the pace is insane - I'm so glad I don't have to deal with that part of NoVa anyway. It's bad enough here in Stafford.
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isn't "so busy". I get it, I really do. We all have responsibilities and priorities. But, no one seems to have time to come to dinner or meet at the park, or just take the time to get to know us, the "new" (moved last July) family. Even when I walk the dog in our community or at the park, I see people walking while talking on their cell phones, even if someone is walking with them. At church, folks greet us, say hello, but don't really want to talk with us. In 6 months, we've only had 1 dinner invitation and exchange of phone numbers. Bible studies are "quick in and quick out" as folks rush in from work or carpool and rush out. I do confess I'm one of the "rushing out" ladies because dd's youth gets out before my class does.
Just hearing what others are doing exhausts me so I am not feeling "left out by choice" but rather by circumstance. Their activities are not ones we can take part in either due to deadlines that occured prior to our move here, or age/stage, health, gender of my dc.
The Christmas holidays were lonely, but I did expect that. Now, my father (out of state) has had a major health crisis and I am really feeling the lack of connection and support locally. Does anyone else feel we have become a disconnected society in this age of techno-connecting?
My part of the country and state, for that matter, is notorious for people being too busy to breathe. I came here in the 70s when I was in high school so I don't really notice it, but other folks who move here from other places mention it a lot. A Marine Corps wife friend of mine found me by being very assertive - much more so than I would ever be. I'm just not that outgoing. But being a military wife she didn't have the option of sitting back and waiting for other people to have time for her. She just jumped into our lives with both feet and I'm very, very, glad she did.:)
She called a homeschool group, got my number as someone who lived nearby, called me and invited herself over. She was on my doorstep in about 10 minutes (and she walked!). She is one of my dearest friends now (even though she lives in Okinawa). Perhaps you will have to take matters in your own hands and just show up on some people's doorsteps. (I know, very awkward and uncomfy - but, hey, it worked for her.)
Where are you, btw? Maybe you live down the street and I could invite you over for some coffee?
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NittanyJen posted another article from The Atlantic that was more succinct.
http://www.welltrainedmind.com/forums/showthread.php?t=350376
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Thanks! Great article. Love the Hayek quote.:)
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This always seems to be a struggle...any suggestions would be much appreciated. TIA
http://www.raisinggodlytomatoes.com/
(for this one click on "products" and then click on "parenting and family issues")
If you are okay with spanking you might be interested in this site:
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Clicker, treats and lots of short sessions in the parking lot across the street.
Oh. Wait. You weren't talking about dogs. :D
:leaving:
astrid
:lol: Actually, Astrid, I read a dog training book years ago and as I was reading I kept thinking how remarkably similar it was to my child training books. Not across the board, obviously, but still very similar.
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My daughter had this same kind of cough last year - Nov. - May. I am surprised your doctor diagnosed pertussis without doing a test - did he/she do any tests for pertussis? Ours did a blood test that turned out to be negative. Can you describe the cough?
Anyway, we ended up at a pulmonologist and he diagnosed asthma after dd failed a metacholine stress test. She was put on an inhaler and the cough eventually went away. The doctor said it was cold-air-induced asthma - no allergies, no infections. I'm surprised your pulmonary doctor said he wondered why she was referred w/ a clear chest x-ray. My dd had a clear chest x-ray too, but she still was seen and the doctor didn't seem at all surprised that she was referred to him.
My oldest son has asthma, too, and one time an ER doctor suggested he take an acid reducer, Zantac. She knew it sounded odd but had several patients that found it worked for them, so he tried it and it worked. Perhaps you could try that.
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Not sure if this will help but ...
I've noticed that when I was trying to get the kids to clean up their toys if I started singing the Barney song, "Clean up, clean up, everybody, everywhere. Clean up, clean up, everybody do their share," then the kids would just sort of automatically start cleaning up. So, I took the saying from the We Choose Virtue card for obedience, "OK, whatever you say, I will obey, right away," and made them memorize it (each morning at start of school during calendar time they had to practice saying it.) Now, when they don't listen the first time, I say the saying in a sing song voice and they start repeating the saying themselves and just sort of automatically start doing what I asked. It's like they've been conditioned and can't help themselves, they just have to obey even if they really don't want to. It's like their hypnotized! I wonder what else I could do? :lol:
This reminds me of a phrase we used to say when mine were younger, "Work fast, work hard, get it done!" I would put some upbeat music on the CD player and then we'd plow through the task(s) all the while repeating this phrase.
If cleaning up toys is an issue be sure to allow only one toy out at a time. It is much more overwhelming to have to pick up a room that is completely strewn with toys than to simply put one thing back in the bin or on the shelf.
Also, I found that I had to stand over them when they were small. I couldn't walk out of the room, come back later and expect to see progress. Many times I would have to spell it out - pick up that book and put it on the shelf, hang your sweater on the hook, put your shoes in the closet, etc. until the room was back in order. It's tiring, but it works. The amazing thing is that once it gets to be a regular thing, the child learns what to do without mom being there and your job becomes infinitely easier. It's getting over that hump that can be discouraging.
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This may be too obvious to mention, but since I see parents all the time who don't seem to be aware of this tactic I will go ahead and suggest to never, ever give your child the thing he/she whines for. That only reinforces the bad behavior. I see this at stores all the time - mom finally gives in to the whining and gives the child the toy, candy, balloon, whatever. Now the child knows that if they just keep it up long enough mom will break down and give in. Mom usually does this because she thinks everyone is staring and is irritated by her child's behavior and just wants to stop drawing attention to herself. I, for one, though, am very impressed by parents who just keep saying no and do not allow the child to control the situation. I expect to hear children whining in Walmart or the grocery store (they are often there after a long day at school or daycare and have only so much self-control) so it doesn't faze me one bit - I'm just glad to see a parent stand firm no matter what. Also, keep an even temperament and demeanor - in other words, do not react to their behavior - just calmly say no. Of course, this works at home as well.
Oh, and one more thing which kind of goes along with the above. Do not bribe your child to behave. They should behave well because you said so. I do suggest that you sympathize with your child verbally - say you understand that they want the toy/candy whatever; yes, it's nice or yes, it's delicious, but continue to stand firm.
Honestly, if you do this for just a little while, your child will soon learn that you mean it and will stop trying to use whining as a means to get what he/she wants. It's the in-between time that's difficult.
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:grouphug::grouphug::grouphug: I'm so sorry. :grouphug::grouphug::grouphug:
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