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    What is best way to get from LAX to downtown LA

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    Be prepared for chaos. 🙂 LAX is always so busy, even at midnight. Right now, there are often lanes closed around the international terminal, and traffic gets quite backed up. My husband tried to pick me up (at midnight) recently, and it took an hour for him to make the loop around the terminals. 

    The easiest thing for you is to follow the signs to the Ride Share Shuttle locations.  These shuttles are frequent, so the wait isn't long. And these shuttles are like special traffic monsters that seem to cut through the chaos. They will take you to an off-site Uber/Lyft location that is much easier to navigate. I use Uber when I get there and the app automatically knows my location under a particular sign/row. It usually only takes about 5 minutes to snag a ride. Not too expensive - I travel further, about 30 miles, and it costs me about $35.

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    Dog People, help! Nervous Puppy

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    44 minutes ago, kristin0713 said:

    I totally agree with the previous posters. You need to socialize her with calm, submissive dogs. (My dog would be perfect, but I doubt that I live near you!). Maybe there is a therapy dog program around that could recommend dog owners to connect with.  Keep trying! 

    Los Angeles region? 😀

    Dog People, help! Nervous Puppy

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    Thanks! It is nice to hear that it isn't too late. I hope! We have a friend that might have a suitable small dog. The problem is that a lot of the people we know have dogs that have issues too, sigh. We are scheduled to chat with a private trainer this afternoon, so hopefully there is a way we can socialize Ponyo. 

    The minute she had her 3rd vax, I started taking her out and about to at least see other dogs. This week we attempted to just sit next to a dog park. Just sit at a bench and watch the other dogs play. She was on high alert, for sure. I did see a smaller enclosure at the park, like mentioned above, but a group of people were using it for their large huskies. 😬 

    We walk twice daily in the neighborhood, she has been to pet stores, joined us for outdoor dining, and has even attended a beach party. 

    Is she nervous in general? I don't know. She seemed pretty happy-go-lucky and looooooved people. Until Week 14. She then started barking when someone in our family suddenly walked into a room (doesn't really do that anymore), barks/growls at sounds of people walking by or to our house, barks at people outside. Doesn't bark as much at dogs, but does sometimes, and lunges to get away. It was like a switch flipped in her personality. I have no idea what happened and can't recall any traumatic event.

    However, I think the walks are helping to desensitize her??? Or am I overwhelming her? It seems like every house in our neighborhood has dogs outside that bark when we walk by. She is getting to the point that she can walk loose-leash past those houses, mostly, unless one really startles her. She did yelp once yesterday. I've been having her meet people on our walks as well. She'll bark, but then be excited to meet them. She was nervous around two small girls that were eager to meet her, but then ate treats out of their hands. She plopped down and rolled over for a belly rub to one nice gentleman today. 

    And how does one get a harness on a dog without a battle? We don't want a battle. We would feed her a spoon of pumpkin while putting the harness on, and she was okay,  but that didn't work today. And now she is skittish and won't approach me today. 

    I'm sorry, I'm rambling. I just don't know what we are doing wrong to make her such a scared puppy. It almost, as much as we love her, makes me want to return her before we ruin her.

    Dog People, help! Nervous Puppy

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    Hello!

    I've been reading these forums forever, but don't post much.  I know there are some knowledgeable dog folks on this board, and I have learned a lot about puppies from some previous threads. Due to your advice, our little girl potty-trained and crate-trained quickly and well. Thank you!! But we desperately need help. Any advice you can give would be so appreciated!

    We are brand new, first time, dog parents, and are the proud owners of a 4.5 month old Bichon/Shih Tzu mix named Ponyo. In many ways, she is a wonderful dog. Cuddly, playful, smart, potty-trained, and crate-trained, eager to learn and please. 

    But she failed puppy kindergarten. 😢😢 She was so. scared. of the other puppies. I can't tell you how disheartening that was. All the other puppies were so happy to meet and play, but Ponyo panicked and shrieked her head off. We stopped attending after the 2nd class because we didn't want to overwhelm her.

    I wonder if we've messed up big time. We had her meet 50+ people in her first 14 weeks of life, but didn't have the opportunity to meet other dogs. The puppy class wanted full vaccinations and we didn't take her on walks either until vaxxed. Did we miss our chance?

    One thing is the puppy class was on-leash and I don't know if that was good. Since then, I did find someone with a gentle dog that allowed us to come over. Ponyo stopped barking and worked up the nerve to try to play with the big dog's tail for 2 whole seconds. We'll be meeting with them again.

    But is there hope??? I don't want poor Ponyo to be a nervous and reactive dog for the next 16 years. How did we mess up so quickly? Any advice on getting her socialized? Or what to do with a nervous dog? What did we do to make her so nervous?

    Thanks so much!

    Flu and hype

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    Well, this is just anecdotal, but best friend's sister just died of the flu. 😞 She was only 43, began symptoms on Wednesday night, and was gone by Saturday morning. The coroner spoke at length with my friend and confirmed this is the worst year he has seen in a long time.

    Outer Banks - need hotels

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    We are actually in Okracoke right now! We love it - so beautiful, with quiet beaches, and we can bike everywhere. We enjoy and recommend Edwards of Okracoke. It is not on the water, but has easy access to everything. The rooms are pretty standard, but have various options of bed arrangements, depending on family size. What we particularly like is that our room has its own private screened porch and faces a courtyard....I think it is the "bungalow" area of the hotel...

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    Singapore 5A to Lial's BCM?

    in Logic Stage & Middle Grade Challenges

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    Hello again!

     

    I'm still trying to figure out math for next year, wanting my DD to be ready for pre-algebra in 7th.

     

    DD is wrapping up her 5th-grade year, finishing off in Singapore 5A.

     

    There is a local opportunity for her to take a live class in Lial's Basic College Mathematics next year, her 6th-grade year.  

     

    My question is:

     

    Would she be ready/be able to handle Lial's BCM after finishing Singapore 5A?

     

    Thanks for your help!

    Getting Ready for Pre-Algebra - Now What??

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    Hello! I feel strange posting on the Logic Stage board - surely we aren't there yet!?

     

    I didn't get many responses to my question on the K-8 board, so I'm going to try over here as well.

     

    We are wrapping up my DD's 5th grade year, and will have finished Singapore 4B/5A. I want her to be prepared for Pre-Algebra in 7th and wonder which path to take.

     

    If we were to continue on with Singapore 5B/6A, will DD be ready?? Or should we go another route? Part of me is tempted to have DD take LiveOnlineMath's Pre-Pre-Algebra class, or to use another curriculum's full 6th-grade year, instead the half-way mark we are at with Singapore. But a PP wisely stated why change curriculum if I don't have to? Especially when we will be changing for Pre-Alg.

     

    Anybody have experience with this type of transition? Any advice is much appreciated!

    What do I do now?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    I might be able to squeeze in 6B, but knowing our track record, maybe not.  I don't want the feeling of always being behind and needing to cram extra into our week.  Sigh, but I wonder if that is what I have to do?  That is why I'm tempted to switch to another program to just have a rounded 6th grade year.  Arg...but maybe that makes no sense....as the PP said, why change programs only to do so again in another year?

     

    Or, Kateingr, does finishing through 6A really prepare for Pre-algebra?  If I ensured understanding of fractions?  

     

    Have others followed this path?  Actually, doesn't the WTM Academy use part of Singapore 6 in its Pre-algebra course?  Does that mean we are okay?

     

    Thank you for the thoughts!

    What do I do now?

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    We are wrapping up my daughter's 5th grade and will have finished Singapore 4B/5A.

     

    What do I do for 6th grade?  I want to use the next year to ensure DD is ready for pre-algebra in 7th, and am wondering the best way to go about it.

     

    I could continue with Singapore 5B, but then what?  If I started 6A, would she be left dangling?  With topics uncovered?  Do I use 5B and then follow unit studies to tie up loose ends, like the Key to... series?

     

    Or do I use a completely different curriculum altogether?

     

    Aak!  Any advice?

     

    Thanks!!!!

    Homeschool Campus of the OC and Science 2 U

    in General Education Discussion Board

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    Does anyone have experience with these offerings?  If so, what did you think?  

     

    I'm trying to find some sort of fellowship and niche in the homeschool world, but have been having a bit of a tough time.  Do folks get to know each other at the Homeschool Campus?

     

    I actually do better when we don't have too many items on our schedule, but the girls love the social outlet and I would really like the support with other homeschool moms.

     

    And Science 2 U just sounds neat!  Any thoughts?

     

    Thanks so much!

    If you had to do school in a box...

    in K-8 Curriculum Board

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    Does it have to be one box??? I would go BJU Math (w/ DVD/online instruction) MP for Language arts/ lit and VP self paced history (the Greek one would go along with doing the D'Aulaires study guide from MP. That would be really easy to organize and free you up a bit with the math and history.... IF the content (YE) doesn't bother you, the BJU science (video) grade 3 is great too. (We are super not religious and using it... there's a bit too much "god's design" language for my taste, but the academic material is excellent and the teacher is too.)

     

    I like the BJU video lessons b/c they give me a little break - though I still hover around and listen, prepare the books for each day, "grade" the lessons and do reviews with my kids so it's certainly not entirely "independent." We're also in the process of moving which is why I chose them.

     

    This is what I do!  Minus the BJU.  I use Singapore and VP Self-Paced History, but everything else in MP.  I might throw in some extra science units as well, and I should check out that BJU Science Rec.  Anyway, OP, MP + VP Self Paced has been WONDERFUL!  I am loving my boxed MP.  It is rigorous, the bases are covered, and we have found it enjoyable.  I tweek the amount of writing required, to allow for more discussion, and it has worked out beautifully.

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