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  1. I completely get what you are saying, hearing from more than person would definitely be more helpful for you. I know what you mean about the increase in HOD mostly being at the beginning of a guide. I have found that about halfway through, I review with my children, and let them know my expectations for a higher level of work is expected even though there isn't a change in the guide. I have found that had definately helped along the way. I'm not sure if that helps any. I think one thing I would like to share is that I have, over recent years, started looking at things in a very different way than I ever had prior. I see connections between things I know I never would have come up with before, I think things through considerably more logically than I did prior to this. I don't believe, to get children to think logically, means you need to tackle formal logic at an earlier age. I think we need to demonstrate logical thinking, explaining how we came to this conclusion. It is not something just to do during school time at our house, we discuss many things and help the children to think logically. We encourage them to think logically when we discuss the sermon from church or when we start discussing whether we should travel our country for a year or how we can make our last $50 get us through the next two weeks. It all works together. I guess what I am saying is curriculum is only one small aspect of our children's education and learning. I really do hope you find out whether MTMM will be a good fit for you and your daughter.
  2. I guess the one thing I have found with the HOD questions thus far, is that I can choose how deep I want the question to be or not. Not sure if this helps, but what I mean is if I expect a deeper answer to the question, the deeper thinking is going on. For me I guess, a question is only as deep as you choose to make the answer. An example would be asking what colour is that dress? My 8 yr old would be red with some yellow. My 12 yr old would answer, a rusty deep red with sunshine yellow and gold flecks throughout. Could some of the issue also be that you are well through the guide and you and your daughter are much more comfortable with the level of questions etc? How is your daughter finding it? I know the whole US/world coverage is a plus for us, as we are not from the US. I think if I wasn't fussed on the history portion, that feeling would flick over to other areas too, making it much harder to keep my children motivated about it.
  3. May I ask what you are comparing the questions too? I don't have MTMM but have REV2REV, and find the questions quite thought provoking for DD.
  4. This is just awesome. I'm sure she will have a tremendous time.
  5. Lovely, gave me a chuckle. I, however, would not have managed not to laugh right out loud. Well done to you, I say.
  6. Ok, that makes sense. I do understand, I have similar issues with my son. Are you able to encourage a slowing down while reading aloud, or even following her finger along for each word? Remind her each time that she needs to read each word and to keep her eyes where her finger is. I know what you mean about too many rules. Perhaps it is just the encouraging of reading each word, and the following along. I think the idea of a strategy is a great idea. From what you said about pointing out the mistakes causing the stuttering, perhaps focusing on when does it well. Anyway, I really hope you find the right thing for her. Also, just a quick suggestion, have you had her eyes/eye tracking checked (quite probably I imagine, but thought I would ask).
  7. One suggestion that may work. When she is reading aloud to you, stop her each and every time she skips or loses her place. Make her go back to the beginning of the sentence. It will help her to realise how often she is doing it. It is one of those things that requires an absolute tonne of patience. Good luck.
  8. Aimee, Just wanting to check they got you sorted.
  9. Maybe keep them locked in a padded cell :tongue_smilie: . I semi understand how you feel. I have had two children break their front teeth, not near each other but at the same age. I am wrapping the last one in cotton wool when he is 8.
  10. Oh ok. This is really interesting, would be interesting to see what other countries do. I imagine that AimeeM, like me, wouldn't fit the stereotypical age group in regard to heart issues. Look, I would hate for anyone, even those with mild symptoms, to not have the opportunity to be monitored. My monitoring saved my life, of which I am truly grateful. I seriously didn't realise how bad I was, in fact, I was quite convinced it was all in my head.
  11. The Cricket in Times Square A Triumph for Flavius
  12. Yes, that was what I thought. It is just a whole different system really. Glad it is attached to a computer as it sounds like a much simpler process than mine, well other than the two week holter monitor wearing. The time waiting for results here was quite disconcerting especially as at the time I was getting worse, so I was coming up with all sorts of things it could be. Well, I really hope that they find out what it is for you and it is something easily dealt with. It certainly isn't a pleasant time not knowing. Also I hope they sort the pads for you, because that sounds awful.
  13. Wow, I'm astounded that you folk wear them for longer than 24 hours. Here in NZ, 24 hours is the standard within our public health system. I wonder, are your holter monitors wirelessly connected to a computer they can read? The ones here just record onto something in the monitor and then that part is sent away for analysis, which apparently takes 4 weeks. I did find out though, that if there is a problem they let you know in about 2. I still have a grudge (well, not really) for the nurse who sandpapered my skin without any thought to the fact that it hurts,
  14. I will be continuing to keep you in my prayers. May the Lord carry you all through this and strengthen you all.
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